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November 10, 2022

This week, the Chart Show Hall of Fame opens its doors to The National with the song ‘Weird Goodbyes’ (feat. Bon Iver) and Amanda Shires’ ‘Hawk for the Dove.’

The Chart Show: The National, Amanda Shires enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: The National, Amanda Shires enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

Nov 10, 2022

This week, the Chart Show Hall of Fame opens its doors to The National with the song ‘Weird Goodbyes’ (feat. Bon Iver) and Amanda Shires’ ‘Hawk for the Dove.’

Gal Costa, piercing voice of Brazil's Tropicália movement, has died at 77

Gal Costa, piercing voice of Brazil's Tropicália movement, has died at 77

Lars Gotrich • Nov 9, 2022

Costa's voice was a key part of the sound that combined Brazilian pop music, psychedelic rock and the avant-garde in the late 1960s.

Coffee Break: Early 2000's NYC bands

Coffee Break: Early 2000's NYC bands

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 9, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the early 2000’s New York music scene?

Bartees Strange shines wholeheartedly at sold-out Turf Club

Bartees Strange shines wholeheartedly at sold-out Turf Club

Macie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Nov 8, 2022

The St. Paul venue gave way to an intimate performance for the rising star. 

Amanda Shires soars at sold-out Amsterdam Bar show

Amanda Shires soars at sold-out Amsterdam Bar show

Joel Swenson and Andy Witchger • Nov 8, 2022

Shires brought along country crooner Honey Harper for her Take It Like a Man Tour stop in St. Paul.

Coffee Break: Election Day

Coffee Break: Election Day

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 8, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to include in an Election Day playlist?

'Finding Her Beat' spotlights women elevating ancient drumming art form

'Finding Her Beat' spotlights women elevating ancient drumming art form

Lianna Matt McLernon • Nov 7, 2022

Unseen Sound's centerpiece documentary has both local and international ties, as it spotlights trailblazing women who overcome stereotypes and prejudice to become master taiko drummers.

Low's Mimi Parker had a voice that let the light in

Low's Mimi Parker had a voice that let the light in

Stephen Thompson • Nov 7, 2022

Parker's crystalline vocals and spare percussion gave Low's sound a grounding force and a leavening agent all at once. She died Saturday, but her voice is eternal.

Album of the Week: Tegan and Sara, "Crybaby"

Album of the Week: Tegan and Sara, "Crybaby"

Jade • Nov 7, 2022

Crybaby, the recently released album from the Canadian twins, is a rush of energy from a band that continues their nimble growth as musicians, and shows they have plenty more to say.

Marcus Mumford performs in The Current studio

Jill Riley • Nov 7, 2022

Marcus Mumford released his first solo album, (self-titled), on September 16, although Mumford himself is uncertain about dubbing it a solo record. “I mean, it's the most collaborative piece of music I've ever worked on,” he says, “so calling it a solo record feels weird.”

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