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October 04, 2022

Music film screenings and live music events crop up across the city during the 23rd annual film and music festival, which returns to Minneapolis this November 9-13.

Sound Unseen Film and Music Festival unveils 2022 lineup

Sound Unseen Film and Music Festival unveils 2022 lineup

Staff • Oct 4, 2022

Music film screenings and live music events crop up across the city during the 23rd annual film and music festival, which returns to Minneapolis this November 9-13.

Listen to Billy Strings & Terry Barber play 'Long Journey Home'

Listen to Billy Strings & Terry Barber play 'Long Journey Home'

Ann Powers • Oct 4, 2022

The bluegrass star and his dad are a match made tender by the familiar harmonies of two lifelong picking partners.

Artists react to the death of Loretta Lynn

Artists react to the death of Loretta Lynn

Oct 4, 2022

Following news of the death of country legend Loretta Lynn, artists and others have posted an outpouring of messages of grief, gratitude, condolence and inspiration.

Loretta Lynn, coal miner's daughter and country queen, dies

Loretta Lynn, coal miner's daughter and country queen, dies

Associated Press • Oct 4, 2022

Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter who became a pillar of country music, has died. Lynn's family said she died Tuesday at her home in Tennessee. She was 90.

Listen to a new song from Paramore, 'This Is Why'

Listen to a new song from Paramore, 'This Is Why'

Lars Gotrich • Oct 4, 2022

On "This Is Why," Paramore's sound is somehow aqueous and taut, showing its three members barreling ahead at the most thrilling heights of their musicianship.

Coffee Break: Incriminating lyrics

Coffee Break: Incriminating lyrics

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 4, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be used as evidence do you want to hear?

Father John Misty brings big band energy to the Palace

Father John Misty brings big band energy to the Palace

Joel Swenson and Sara Fish • Oct 3, 2022

On the first of two nights in St. Paul, Josh Tillman put on a show with a huge orchestral feel.

Coffee Break: Fall color report

Coffee Break: Fall color report

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 3, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention fall colors do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 'Cool It Down'

Album of the Week: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 'Cool It Down'

Jade • Oct 3, 2022

When you really love a band, new albums are always anticipated with equal amounts of excitement and anxiety. Will it continue their awesome legacy or be an absolute bummer?

With '$oul $old $eparately,' Freddie Gibbs cashes in on his cachet

With '$oul $old $eparately,' Freddie Gibbs cashes in on his cachet

Matthew Ramirez • Oct 1, 2022

Forget what F. Scott Fitzgerald said about American lives and second acts, Gibbs is on his third or fourth. $$$ is a rewarding listen that sometimes labors under the weight of a forced progression.

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