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November 21, 2022

Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson performed songs from their joint project, as well as some Waxahatchee tracks, Williamson’s solo work, and surprise covers in Minneapolis.

Plains celebrate classic country at First Avenue

Plains celebrate classic country at First Avenue

Sofia Haan and Darin Kamnetz • Nov 21, 2022

Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson performed songs from their joint project, as well as some Waxahatchee tracks, Williamson’s solo work, and surprise covers in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: Songs for the 2022 World Cup

Coffee Break: Songs for the 2022 World Cup

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 21, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, help us build a playlist for the 2022 World Cup.

Album of the Week: Hermanos Gutiérrez, "El Bueno Y El Malo"

Album of the Week: Hermanos Gutiérrez, "El Bueno Y El Malo"

Jade • Nov 21, 2022

The Brothers Gutiérrez, Alejandro and Estevan, bring together Western and Latin American sounds on their most recent album, El Bueno Y El Malo.

The Woman Who Fell to Earth

The Woman Who Fell to Earth

Sasha Geffen • Nov 21, 2022

In the three decades between her solo debut and this year's Fossora, Björk has turned her singular singing voice toward a more egalitarian ideal.

Santigold: Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson • Nov 21, 2022

Santigold performs her genre-straddling R&B and electro-pop in a set that returns to her DIY, punk roots.

Collection of love letters written by Dylan sold for $670K

Collection of love letters written by Dylan sold for $670K

The Associated Press • Nov 20, 2022

Dylan, a native of Hibbing, Minn., wrote the letters to Barbara Ann Hewitt between 1957 and 1959 when he was still known as Bob Zimmerman.

2022 FIFA World Cup starts Sunday. Here's how to watch

2022 FIFA World Cup starts Sunday. Here's how to watch

Amy Felegy • Nov 18, 2022

The countdown is on, men’s soccer fans: The 2022 FIFA World Cup starts Sunday in Qatar. Here are the details on how to see the matches — and when the U.S. team will play. 

Coffee Break: Best New Artist

Coffee Break: Best New Artist

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 18, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the Best New Artist nominees do you want to hear?

The Taylor Swift ticket fiasco is refocusing a spotlight on Ticketmaster's dominance

The Taylor Swift ticket fiasco is refocusing a spotlight on Ticketmaster's dominance

Rachel Treisman • Nov 17, 2022

Ticketmaster says unprecedented demand caused tech issues, frustrating fans. Some Democrats say the problem is actually with the company's market power.

Exclusive vinyl picks for Record Store Day Black Friday 2022

Exclusive vinyl picks for Record Store Day Black Friday 2022

Luke Taylor • Nov 17, 2022

Here’s a list of Record Store Day Black Friday (and Small Business Saturday) highlight releases for vinyl lovers — and those looking for gifts for vinyl lovers — on Friday, Nov. 25.

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