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October 20, 2022

Local artist Colin Bracewell hits No. 1 this week, as songs by Trampled by Turtles, Neil Young, First Aid Kit, and more make their Chart Show debuts. Meanwhile, two bands enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks in the chart.

The Chart Show: A chart-topping triumph for Colin Bracewell

The Chart Show: A chart-topping triumph for Colin Bracewell

Oct 20, 2022

Local artist Colin Bracewell hits No. 1 this week, as songs by Trampled by Turtles, Neil Young, First Aid Kit, and more make their Chart Show debuts. Meanwhile, two bands enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks in the chart.

Hear new songs by Caroline Polachek, The Arcs, Katie Gregson-Macleod, KINFU, Bruce Springsteen, and Enumclaw

Hear new songs by Caroline Polachek, The Arcs, Katie Gregson-Macleod, KINFU, Bruce Springsteen, and Enumclaw

Jade • Oct 19, 2022

Check out a song from local up-and-comer KINFU, a pick from Bruce Springsteen’s new covers album, and Caroline Polachek’s flamenco-influenced single. We’ve also got new tunes from The Arcs, Enumclaw, and Katie Gregson-MacLeod.

Coffee Break: Songs for the Minnesota Timberwolves

Coffee Break: Songs for the Minnesota Timberwolves

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 19, 2022

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

The family of George Floyd plans to file a $250 million lawsuit against Ye

The family of George Floyd plans to file a $250 million lawsuit against Ye

Matt Adams • Oct 19, 2022

The announcement of the lawsuit comes after Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, made comments about Floyd's death on the podcast Drink Champs.

Photos: Metric deliver moody magic at Fillmore show

Photos: Metric deliver moody magic at Fillmore show

Sara Fish • Oct 18, 2022

Experimental indie rock outlet Metric made a stop in Minneapolis this Monday night on their Doomscroller Tour.

Coffee Break: Give the Drummer Some

Coffee Break: Give the Drummer Some

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 18, 2022

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

Alvvays create a dreamy atmosphere at First Avenue return

Alvvays create a dreamy atmosphere at First Avenue return

Macie Rasmussen and Andy Witchger • Oct 17, 2022

The Toronto-based indie rockers shifted from a daintier, more-playful jangle to a noisier aesthetic during their return to First Avenue after five years away.

Coffee Break: Soccer anthems

Coffee Break: Soccer anthems

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 17, 2022

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

 The Current’s 'Minnesota Sessions' video series nominated for two Upper Midwest Emmy Awards

The Current’s 'Minnesota Sessions' video series nominated for two Upper Midwest Emmy Awards

Oct 15, 2022

Minnesota Sessions is a video series that seeks to explore the best scenes and sounds of Minnesota by having local musicians perform in the state’s natural offerings.  

Margo Price's new memoir is courageously frank, utterly moving

Margo Price's new memoir is courageously frank, utterly moving

Luke Taylor • Oct 14, 2022

In 'Maybe We'll Make It,' Americana star Price describes her climb from hardscrabble existence and deep personal tragedy to a well-established musician.

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