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November 10, 2022

This week we honor Mimi Parker of Low with a landmark performance by the band from 2018. We also feature the latest songs from Phoenix, SZA, Lee Fields and Buffalo Nichols, and we feature a track from the debut album of New York-based artist Miss Grit.

Celebrating Low, plus new music from Phoenix, SZA, Lee Fields, Miss Grit and Buffalo Nichols

Celebrating Low, plus new music from Phoenix, SZA, Lee Fields, Miss Grit and Buffalo Nichols

Jade • Nov 10, 2022

This week we honor Mimi Parker of Low with a landmark performance by the band from 2018. We also feature the latest songs from Phoenix, SZA, Lee Fields and Buffalo Nichols, and we feature a track from the debut album of New York-based artist Miss Grit.

Omar Apollo showcases serious pop aspirations at Palace Theatre

Omar Apollo showcases serious pop aspirations at Palace Theatre

James Schaak and Jessica Fredette • Nov 10, 2022

The St. Paul show was also a night for opener Ravyn Lenae to shine.

CMA Awards honor Loretta Lynn while Luke Combs wins album of the year

CMA Awards honor Loretta Lynn while Luke Combs wins album of the year

The Associated Press • Nov 10, 2022

The Country Music Association held its annual awards on Wednesday night by having some of the genre's biggest stars pay tribute to the late country queen Loretta Lynn.

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.

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