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January 05, 2023

Four artists — First Aid Kit, Trampled By Turtles, Danielle Ponder and Hermanos Gutierrez — all begin the new year in style with songs that gain entry into the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Meanwhile Redcar (aka Christine and the Queens) and Caroline Polachek each enter the chart with new music.

The Chart Show: four artists enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: four artists enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Jan 5, 2023

Four artists — First Aid Kit, Trampled By Turtles, Danielle Ponder and Hermanos Gutierrez — all begin the new year in style with songs that gain entry into the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Meanwhile Redcar (aka Christine and the Queens) and Caroline Polachek each enter the chart with new music.

Winter 2023 concert calendar: Minnesota live music guide

Winter 2023 concert calendar: Minnesota live music guide

Darby Ottoson • Jan 4, 2023

Lace up your boots for another busy season of shows across the Twin Cities. Maggie Rogers, Charlie Parr, Ani DeFranco, and many more concerts are right around the corner.

Coffee Break: New year's resolutions

Coffee Break: New year's resolutions

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 4, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that represent your New Year’s resolution?  

Coffee Break: Iconic singers

Coffee Break: Iconic singers

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 3, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the best singers of all time do you want to hear?

Gangsta Boo, a former member of Three 6 Mafia, dies at 43

Gangsta Boo, a former member of Three 6 Mafia, dies at 43

The Associated Press • Jan 3, 2023

Lola "Gangsta Boo'' Mitchell was found dead Sunday in Memphis, Tenn., her hometown at the age of 43. The cause of death has not been released.

Fred White, drummer for the band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died

Fred White, drummer for the band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died

Becky Sullivan • Jan 2, 2023

White, the younger brother of the band's founder and principal songwriter Maurice White, joined the group in the mid-1970s and went on to lay the backbone for hits like "September" and "Shining Star."

Album of the Week: Bruce Springsteen, "Only the Strong Survive"

Album of the Week: Bruce Springsteen, "Only the Strong Survive"

Jade • Jan 2, 2023

Bruce Springsteen’s music is full of nostalgia, so it’s unsurprising that he would look back and honor the music that shaped him on his new album

How Lizzo defined our present moment with "About Damn Time"

How Lizzo defined our present moment with "About Damn Time"

Bora • Jan 2, 2023

The No. 1 song for The Current’s Top 89 of 2022 is revealed, and it’s every bit the song for right now.

Singer Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters has died at age 74

Singer Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters has died at age 74

The Associated Press • Jan 1, 2023

The Pointer Sisters won three Grammy Awards and had 13 U.S. top 20 hit songs between 1973 and 1985, Anita Pointer's publicist said. The 1983 album "Break Out" went triple platinum.

Danceteria nights at First Avenue

Danceteria nights at First Avenue

Jessica Paxton • Dec 31, 2022

This week on Teenage Kicks, we'll celebrate New Year's Eve with a dance party paying tribute to Danceteria nights at First Avenue.

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