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September 26, 2022

A curated playlist to pump up runners and spectators for the 2022 Twin Cities Marathon on October 2.

Playlist: Training tracks for the Twin Cities Marathon

Playlist: Training tracks for the Twin Cities Marathon

Macie Rasmussen and Natalia Toledo • Sep 26, 2022

A curated playlist to pump up runners and spectators for the 2022 Twin Cities Marathon on October 2.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit celebrate First Ave Star

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit celebrate First Ave Star

Joel Swenson • Sep 26, 2022

Throughout Saturday evening’s show in Minneapolis, the band took nearly every song off-script with extended virtuosic solos, extra bridges, and no shortage of style.

Lizzo talks to Jill Riley about music, tour, awards — and what motivates her

Jill Riley • Sep 26, 2022

‘I'm just a vessel for change,’ Lizzo tells the Morning Show’s Jill Riley. ‘And, you know, that's all I ever aim to be.’

Coffee Break: Super Bowl Halftime performers

Coffee Break: Super Bowl Halftime performers

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Sep 26, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists who have performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Death Cab for Cutie, 'Asphalt Meadows'

Album of the Week: Death Cab for Cutie, 'Asphalt Meadows'

Jade • Sep 26, 2022

Their 10th album is perfect for the start of fall.

Rihanna will take center stage at the Super Bowl halftime show

Rihanna will take center stage at the Super Bowl halftime show

The Associated Press • Sep 25, 2022

The singer, who declined to perform in 2019 out of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, will headline February's show.

Pink Floyd's founder won't tour in Poland after a backlash to his remarks on Ukraine

Pink Floyd's founder won't tour in Poland after a backlash to his remarks on Ukraine

The Associated Press • Sep 25, 2022

Local media reports that Roger Waters canceled two concerts in Krakow after facing criticism for blaming "extreme nationalists" in Ukraine for having set the country on the path to war.

Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

Andrew Flanagan and Nate Chinen • Sep 24, 2022

Sanders, revered as one of the avant-garde's greatest tenor saxophonists, was a member of John Coltrane's final quartet. His expressive playing laid a path for generations of musicians.

Remembering Charles Bradley, 'The Screaming Eagle of Soul'

Remembering Charles Bradley, 'The Screaming Eagle of Soul'

Sep 23, 2022

Join Jill Riley Friday starting at 8 p.m. CDT for an hourlong celebration of the life and music of the late soul singer extraordinaire, Charles Bradley. 

Friday Five: Thought-provoking Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Thought-provoking Minnesota music videos

Diane • Sep 23, 2022

Fresh new Minnesota music videos from Emily Haavik, Bad Bad Hats, Velvet Negroni, Porcupine, and Student 1.

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