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January 26, 2023

Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis City Council passed the resolution “Honoring the Life of Camille J. Gage” on Thursday, Jan. 26.

City of Minneapolis honors Camille J. Gage of Têtes Noires

City of Minneapolis honors Camille J. Gage of Têtes Noires

Darby Ottoson • Jan 26, 2023

Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis City Council passed the resolution “Honoring the Life of Camille J. Gage” on Thursday, Jan. 26.

Hear new music by Joseph, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Stephen Sanchez, Selah C, Yaeji, and Vagabon

Hear new music by Joseph, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Stephen Sanchez, Selah C, Yaeji, and Vagabon

Jade • Jan 26, 2023

Oregon trio Joseph are back with a new song ahead of their next album, while Noel Gallagher and his High Flying Birds as well as Brooklyn-via-Cameroon musician Vagabon each return with new music. Meanwhile, Stephen Sanchez, Yaeji and charismatic local artist Selah C all release new songs that are sure to garner enthusiastic attention.

Coffee Break: Best Original Song nominations of the past

Coffee Break: Best Original Song nominations of the past

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 26, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Best Original Song nominations of the past do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: Amanda Shires takes it to No. 1

The Chart Show: Amanda Shires takes it to No. 1

Jan 26, 2023

Amanda Shires’ “Take It Like A Man” has charted for the past six weeks and goes to No. 1 this week. There’s also a flood of new songs from artists like the Hold Steady, Death Cab for Cutie, Soccer Mommy, Phoenix and others.

For the Beatles-obsessed, here are 3 never-before-seen photos from 1964

For the Beatles-obsessed, here are 3 never-before-seen photos from 1964

Stephen Thompson • Jan 25, 2023

When the Beatles embarked on the tour that helped launch the British Invasion in 1964, Paul McCartney had a 35mm camera on hand to help document the history-making mayhem.

Coffee Break: Surf's up!

Coffee Break: Surf's up!

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 25, 2023

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

Panic! at the Disco are ending after nearly two decades

Panic! at the Disco are ending after nearly two decades

Kaitlyn Radde • Jan 24, 2023

Brendon Urie, the band's frontman and last remaining original member, made the announcement on Instagram. He said with he and his wife expecting their first child, he wants to focus on his family.

Coffee Break: Compliments

Coffee Break: Compliments

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 24, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that include a compliment?

Celebrate winter and explore climate solutions with the return of the Great Northern Festival

Celebrate winter and explore climate solutions with the return of the Great Northern Festival

Natalia Mendez • Jan 23, 2023

The Great Northern Festival offers an array of winter fun throughout the Twin Cities, served with a healthy side of climate-related events for learning and participation.

Review: Best New Bands of 2022 at First Avenue

Review: Best New Bands of 2022 at First Avenue

Darby Ottoson • Jan 23, 2023

Raffaella, Obi Original, Mike Kota, killusonline, Harlow, Creeping Charlie, and Brotherhood of Birds played First Avenue’s mainroom on January 20, 2023 at the annual showcase of local talent.

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