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October 13, 2022

Local artist Colin Bracewell jumps from No. 9 to No. 2 this week, as songs by Björk and by Phoenix make their Chart Show debuts. Meanwhile, four bands enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks in the chart.

The Chart Show: Colin Bracewell does well

The Chart Show: Colin Bracewell does well

Oct 13, 2022

Local artist Colin Bracewell jumps from No. 9 to No. 2 this week, as songs by Björk and by Phoenix make their Chart Show debuts. Meanwhile, four bands enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks in the chart.

Lizzo spreads love at Xcel Energy Center show

Lizzo spreads love at Xcel Energy Center show

Bora • Oct 12, 2022

Lizzo spent two hours performing serotonin-inducing songs to a packed St. Paul audience without missing a beat.

Coffee Break: World of Semisonic

Coffee Break: World of Semisonic

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 12, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Semisonic and their solo work and side projects do you want to hear?

The Supreme Court meets Andy Warhol, Prince and a case that could threaten creativity

The Supreme Court meets Andy Warhol, Prince and a case that could threaten creativity

Nina Totenberg • Oct 12, 2022

Images Andy Warhol created of Prince are at the heart of a case the Supreme Court will examine on Wednesday. Warhol used a black-and-white portrait taken by Lynn Goldsmith as a reference point.

Blink-182 are getting the band back together with a new tour

Blink-182 are getting the band back together with a new tour

Matt Adams • Oct 11, 2022

Blink-182 announced new tour dates and music, with Tom DeLonge rejoining Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker for the first time since 2015.

Watch Manchester Orchestra's acoustic set from the State Fair

Bill DeVille • Oct 11, 2022

On the first Saturday of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra visited the MPR Booth to play some songs and to chat with host Bill DeVille.

10 Minnesota musicians to spin in October

10 Minnesota musicians to spin in October

Diane, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Oct 11, 2022

New music from PaviElle, Kinfu, Present Company, Huhroon, Landon Conrath, and more.

Coffee Break: Lizzo Day

Coffee Break: Lizzo Day

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 11, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Lizzo songs do you want to hear?

Pioneering DJ Art Laboe, who coined 'oldies but goodies,' dies at 97

Pioneering DJ Art Laboe, who coined 'oldies but goodies,' dies at 97

The Associated Press • Oct 11, 2022

Laboe is credited with inventing the "oldies, but goodies" phrase, as well as with helping end segregation in Southern California by organizing live DJ shows that attracted a diverse audience.

The Come Up: New Minnesota hip-hop favorites for fall

The Come Up: New Minnesota hip-hop favorites for fall

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Oct 10, 2022

Must-hear tracks from Kokou Kah, Cassette, Student 1, Nazeem, and many more.

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