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December 07, 2022

Bartees and two of his bandmates — Dan Kleederman and Graham Richman — visited The Current studio to play stripped-down versions of songs from Bartees Strange’s second full-length album, ‘Farm To Table.’

Bartees Strange performs in The Current studio

Dec 7, 2022

Bartees and two of his bandmates — Dan Kleederman and Graham Richman — visited The Current studio to play stripped-down versions of songs from Bartees Strange’s second full-length album, ‘Farm To Table.’

Dozens of Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster in the wake of its ticket sale fiasco

Dozens of Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster in the wake of its ticket sale fiasco

Rachel Treisman • Dec 6, 2022

The lawsuit, filed Friday, alleges fraud and antitrust violations, among other claims. Nearly 400 more people have since shown interest in joining and will be added as plaintiffs, a lawyer tells NPR.

Hamish Kilgour, founding member of New Zealand's The Clean, has died at 65

Hamish Kilgour, founding member of New Zealand's The Clean, has died at 65

Marc Masters • Dec 6, 2022

Like the Velvet Underground before them, Kilgour and The Clean inspired tons of musicians to embrace impulsive creativity.

Jim Stewart, co-founder of Stax Records in Memphis, dies at age 92

Jim Stewart, co-founder of Stax Records in Memphis, dies at age 92

The Associated Press • Dec 6, 2022

The white Tennessee farm boy and fiddle player co-founded the influential record label with his sister in a Black, inner-city Memphis neighborhood and helped build the soulful "Memphis sound."

Top 89 of 2022: Zeke's top 10 songs

Top 89 of 2022: Zeke's top 10 songs

Zeke • Dec 6, 2022

Host Zeke shares his favorite songs of 2022. 

Coffee Break: Snowplow names

Coffee Break: Snowplow names

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Dec 6, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that could be used to name a snowplow?

The jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings on after 57 years

The jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings on after 57 years

The Associated Press • Dec 6, 2022

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" became an indelible holiday tradition and so, too, has jazz musician Vince Guaraldi's composition, "Christmas Time is Here" for the animated TV special.

How Heart to Gold's explosive energy got them a record deal

How Heart to Gold's explosive energy got them a record deal

Macie Rasmussen and Jaida Grey Eagle • Dec 5, 2022

For the release of the alt-punk band’s second album, ‘Tom,’ they connected with legendary Philadelphia producer Will Yip. Then they reconnected for the new ‘Live at Studio 4’ EP.

Christine McVie brought romantic optimism to Fleetwood Mac

Christine McVie brought romantic optimism to Fleetwood Mac

Annie Zaleski • Dec 5, 2022

For a band famous for its interpersonal drama, McVie extolled the virtues of true love.

Ten festive Twin Cities shows for the holiday season

Ten festive Twin Cities shows for the holiday season

Erik Thompson • Dec 5, 2022

As we approach the heart of the holidays, there are plenty of shows happening around town to make the days ahead more musical.

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