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March 09, 2023

The Heavy Heavy hold onto No. 1, but competition is tight! Meanwhile, we welcome new sounds from Noel Gallagher, from Beck, and from Stephen Sanchez, who debuts at No. 5 with his latest, “Evangeline.”

The Chart Show: Stephen Sanchez's "Evangeline" debuts at No. 5

The Chart Show: Stephen Sanchez's "Evangeline" debuts at No. 5

Mar 9, 2023

The Heavy Heavy hold onto No. 1, but competition is tight! Meanwhile, we welcome new sounds from Noel Gallagher, from Beck, and from Stephen Sanchez, who debuts at No. 5 with his latest, “Evangeline.”

A music fan's preview of the 2023 Oscars

A music fan's preview of the 2023 Oscars

Luke Taylor • Mar 8, 2023

Get the rundown of musical performances and nominees for Best Music (Original Song). The Oscars are set to air live on Sunday starting at 7 p.m.

Carole King’s Central Park concert film is a powerful snapshot of its era

Carole King’s Central Park concert film is a powerful snapshot of its era

Michaelangelo Matos • Mar 8, 2023

Filmed 50 years ago, ‘Home Again - Live in Central Park’ shows the famed singer-songwriter playing from her celebrated ‘Tapestry’ album.

Coffee Break: Female activists in music

Coffee Break: Female activists in music

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 8, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from women known for their activism?

10 Minnesota artists with new music to explore this March

10 Minnesota artists with new music to explore this March

Diane and Youa Vang • Mar 7, 2023

New music from Aby Wolf, Loki’s Folly, SYM1, Blu Bone, and more.

Coffee Break: Produced by Glen “Spot” Lockett

Coffee Break: Produced by Glen “Spot” Lockett

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 7, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs produced by Spot of SST Records do you want to hear?

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band go the distance in St. Paul

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band go the distance in St. Paul

Luke Taylor and Tony Nelson • Mar 6, 2023

At the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band filled the night with warmth and career-spanning rock.

Coffee Break: 'The Big Lebowski' soundtrack

Coffee Break: 'The Big Lebowski' soundtrack

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 6, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Big Lebowski soundtrack do you want to hear?

Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington dies at 71

Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington dies at 71

The Associated Press • Mar 6, 2023

Rossington was the last surviving original founding member of the Southern rock band, known for its anthemic "Free Bird," among many other hit songs.

Album of the Week: boygenius, 'the record'

Album of the Week: boygenius, 'the record'

Jade • Mar 6, 2023

On March 31st, the indie supergroup of Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker will be putting out their second collaborative venture as boygenius.

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