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January 31, 2023

Diane speaks to singer/guitarist Kerry Alexander and bassist Chris Hogue ahead of two shows on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.

'It Hurts' so good: Bad Bad Hats release 10th anniversary edition of first EP

'It Hurts' so good: Bad Bad Hats release 10th anniversary edition of first EP

Diane • Jan 31, 2023

Diane speaks to singer/guitarist Kerry Alexander and bassist Chris Hogue ahead of two shows on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: From the CBGB stage

Coffee Break: From the CBGB stage

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 31, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some songs from the underground punk/new wave scene of NYC’s East Village in the 70s?

Hermanos Gutiérrez: Tiny Desk Concert

Felix Contreras • Jan 31, 2023

The brothers' Tiny Desk performance is the perfect, slow-burning introduction to their music.

Photos: Gully Boys, Scrunchies open new Uptown venue Green Room

Photos: Gully Boys, Scrunchies open new Uptown venue Green Room

Jan 30, 2023

Five local bands played the grand opening show at Green Room on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

Semisonic rock the Current’s 18th anniversary with sold-out First Avenue shows

Semisonic rock the Current’s 18th anniversary with sold-out First Avenue shows

Joel Swenson and Darin Kamnetz • Jan 30, 2023

Despite frigid temps in the single digits, Semisonic and Chastity Brown teamed up to play two sold-out First Avenue shows celebrating the Current’s 18th anniversary this past weekend.

Coffee Break: This one goes out to the one I love

Coffee Break: This one goes out to the one I love

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 30, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about sending a message do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Belle and Sebastian, "Late Developers"

Album of the Week: Belle and Sebastian, "Late Developers"

Jade • Jan 30, 2023

With the news that they canceled their North American tour so that frontman Stuart Murdock could focus on his health, we’re diving deeper into Belle and Sebastian’s new album, Late Developers.

Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists and known for 'Money,' dies at 81

Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists and known for 'Money,' dies at 81

The Associated Press • Jan 30, 2023

Barrett Strong was one of Motown's most gifted songwriters who collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "War" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone."

Tom Verlaine, guitarist and singer of influential rock band Television, dies at 73

Tom Verlaine, guitarist and singer of influential rock band Television, dies at 73

Chloe Veltman • Jan 29, 2023

The founding father of American punk and a fixture in 1970s scene died Saturday as the result of a brief illness.

Photos: Joe Rainey mesmerizes crowd at Cedar Cultural Center

Photos: Joe Rainey mesmerizes crowd at Cedar Cultural Center

Isabel Fajardo • Jan 27, 2023

Joe Rainey performs debut album ‘Niineta’ at Cedar Cultural Center on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

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