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January 13, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who are stopping in the Twin Cities on tour this year?

Coffee Break: Going on tour

Coffee Break: Going on tour

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 13, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who are stopping in the Twin Cities on tour this year?

Ben Gibbard talks to Jill Riley about Death Cab for Cutie and the Postal Service

Ben Gibbard talks to Jill Riley about Death Cab for Cutie and the Postal Service

Jill Riley • Jan 13, 2023

The Death Cab for Cutie frontman talks about the latest album, ‘Asphalt Meadows,’ as well as the upcoming tour celebrating 20 years of Death Cab’s ‘Transatlanticism’ and the Postal Service’s 'Give Up.’

Inside Minneapolis band Creeping Charlie's rapid growth

Inside Minneapolis band Creeping Charlie's rapid growth

Macie Rasmussen and Bump Opera • Jan 13, 2023

The group, led by singer-guitarist Julia Eubanks, will perform at First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2022 show on Friday, Jan. 20.

Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley's only child and a singer in her own right, dies

Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley's only child and a singer in her own right, dies

The Associated Press • Jan 13, 2023

"It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us," Priscilla Presley said in a statement.

Listen to a new song by Iris DeMent, 'Workin' on a World'

Listen to a new song by Iris DeMent, 'Workin' on a World'

Ann Powers • Jan 12, 2023

DeMent contemplates her powerlessness in the face of her own mortality — she won't be around to see the changes today's climate activism might accomplish.

Hear new songs from the New Pornographers, Belle and Sebastian, Public Image Ltd, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Altin Gün and Libianca

Hear new songs from the New Pornographers, Belle and Sebastian, Public Image Ltd, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Altin Gün and Libianca

Jade • Jan 12, 2023

Hear the latest releases from the New Pornographers, Belle and Sebastian, Public Image Ltd and Altin Gün while discovering the music of artists Black Belt Eagle Scout and Libianca.

Coffee Break: Who's that on the album cover?

Coffee Break: Who's that on the album cover?

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 12, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from albums with mystery people on the cover?

Joni Mitchell wins Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from Library of Congress

Joni Mitchell wins Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from Library of Congress

Neda Ulaby • Jan 12, 2023

Pathbreaking folk singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell has been awarded one of the nation's highest honors in songwriting.

The Chart Show: a "Frenzy" of new song additions

The Chart Show: a "Frenzy" of new song additions

Jan 12, 2023

Iggy Pop’s rocking return “Frenzy” makes its Chart Show debut at number 6, while new additions from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kendrick Lamar, The Smile, and Lana Del Rey also pepper the chart as the New Year takes hold.

Classic rock guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck dies at 78

Classic rock guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck dies at 78

Andrew Limbong • Jan 11, 2023

Guitarist Jeff Beck was among a wave of influential English guitar players in love with American blues. He died on Tuesday, January 10 after contracting bacterial meningitis.

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