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November 13, 2022

Join us Sunday, Nov. 13, starting at 6 p.m. Central for five hours of programming in honor of the late Mimi Parker of Low.

Remembering the life and music of Mimi Parker

Remembering the life and music of Mimi Parker

Nov 13, 2022

Join us Sunday, Nov. 13, starting at 6 p.m. Central for five hours of programming in honor of the late Mimi Parker of Low.

When the creek does rise, can music survive?

When the creek does rise, can music survive?

Stephanie Wolf • Nov 12, 2022

How does a scene survive when disaster strikes its venues, music schools, rare instruments and priceless archives all at once? The musicians of flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky have a few answers.

Coffee Break: Detroit Rock City

Coffee Break: Detroit Rock City

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 11, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists from Detroit do you want to hear?

Low's Mimi Parker remembered by family and friends in Duluth

Low's Mimi Parker remembered by family and friends in Duluth

Mark Nicklawske and Keely Zynda • Nov 11, 2022

The memorial service, held at Duluth’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints featured a performance of Low’s “Point of Disgust” and cream puffs based upon Parker’s signature recipe.

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?

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