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January 19, 2023

A big jump on the charts this week for Mitski and her song ‘Should’ve Been Me’ as the song moves from the 10th spot all the way to number 1.

The Chart Show: Mitski leaps to No. 1 — and into the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Mitski leaps to No. 1 — and into the Hall of Fame

Jan 19, 2023

A big jump on the charts this week for Mitski and her song ‘Should’ve Been Me’ as the song moves from the 10th spot all the way to number 1.

boygenius, 'True Blue'

Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis • Jan 18, 2023

Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus return with a song about a loyal love, one where someone else knows you better than you know yourself.

World Snow Sculpting Championship brings frosty art to Stillwater

World Snow Sculpting Championship brings frosty art to Stillwater

Luke Taylor and Mac Wilson • Jan 18, 2023

Now enjoying its second year of hosting the World Snow Sculpting Championship, the city of Stillwater, Minn., prepares to welcome teams of artists from eight countries for four days of impressive creation.

Coffee Break: Onomatopoeia songs

Coffee Break: Onomatopoeia songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 18, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what onomatopoeia songs do you want to hear?

Soccer Mommy: Tiny Desk Concert

Andrew Flanagan • Jan 18, 2023

Sophie Allison and crew finally, after a three-year delay, make their Tiny Desk debut in a lovingly performed set.

Eleven exciting outdoor events celebrating winter in Minnesota

Eleven exciting outdoor events celebrating winter in Minnesota

Darby Ottoson, Lydia Moran and Jay Gabler • Jan 17, 2023

Mark your calendar for these events to layer up and get active in the great outdoors this winter.

Coffee Break: Jangle pop and the Paisley Underground scene

Coffee Break: Jangle pop and the Paisley Underground scene

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 17, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what jangle pop songs do you want to hear?

Margo Price shares the struggles, joy behind new album

Margo Price shares the struggles, joy behind new album

Olivia Hampton • Jan 17, 2023

Singer-songwriter Margo Price opens up about the raw, real-life inspirations for her new album, Strays, which she wrote after taking psychedelic mushrooms.

Turn Turn Turn reconcile the past, present, and future on new album

Turn Turn Turn reconcile the past, present, and future on new album

Joel Swenson • Jan 17, 2023

‘New Rays from an Old Sun,’ due out on January 27, draws inspiration from personal events, a strong desire for human connection, the pandemic, and political turmoil of the past few years.

MLK Remembered

MLK Remembered

Derrick Stevens • Jan 16, 2023

Honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, work and legacy through music with four hours of special programming on this MLK Day.

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