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October 06, 2022

U.K. duo The Heavy Heavy reach the top of the chart with their song ‘Miles and Miles,’ while Brandi Carlile takes ‘You and Me on the Rock’ into the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

The Chart Show: The Heavy Heavy race to the top

The Chart Show: The Heavy Heavy race to the top

Oct 6, 2022

U.K. duo The Heavy Heavy reach the top of the chart with their song ‘Miles and Miles,’ while Brandi Carlile takes ‘You and Me on the Rock’ into the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Open Mike Eagle makes himself a mixtape

Open Mike Eagle makes himself a mixtape

Nate Patrin • Oct 5, 2022

The referential artist discusses hip-hop's repurposing spirit, reconciling zonal versions of himself, making sense of rap's "golden era" and his new album, Component System with the Auto Reverse.

Innovative Minnesota musician Douglas Ewart wins recognition for transforming work

Innovative Minnesota musician Douglas Ewart wins recognition for transforming work

Oct 5, 2022

The McKnight Foundation honored Ewart’s years of community engagement and artistry with this year’s Distinguished Artist Award, which carries with it a $100,000 prize. He’s known for his support of young artists in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: Loretta Lynn's Legacy

Coffee Break: Loretta Lynn's Legacy

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 5, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear to celebrate the life and legacy of Loretta Lynn?

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?

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