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April 21, 2023

The punk rockers welcome more people into the feminist fold Thursday night in St. Paul.

Bikini Kill’s empowered riot grrrl legacy lives on at Palace Theatre

Bikini Kill’s empowered riot grrrl legacy lives on at Palace Theatre

Natalia Mendez and Sara Fish • Apr 21, 2023

The punk rockers welcome more people into the feminist fold Thursday night in St. Paul.

The new Little Richard documentary is 'Everything'

The new Little Richard documentary is 'Everything'

Luke Taylor • Apr 21, 2023

‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ shows us the Big Bang of rock 'n' roll.

Coffee Break: Surface noise

Coffee Break: Surface noise

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Apr 21, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature a needle drop/surface noise?

The Okee Dokee Brothers bring nature to life in new LP 'Brambletown'

The Okee Dokee Brothers bring nature to life in new LP 'Brambletown'

Diane • Apr 20, 2023

Local Show host Diane chats with Grammy-winning folk duo The Okee Dokee Brothers about their latest all-ages record, Brambletown. The nature-inspired LP comes out just in time for Earth Day.

The Chart Show: Goose fly in at number 10

The Chart Show: Goose fly in at number 10

Apr 20, 2023

Angel Olsen’s “Nothing’s Free” takes the top spot as Connecticut band Goose debut at No. 10 with their song, “Hungersite.”

Record Store Day 2023 events in the Twin Cities

Record Store Day 2023 events in the Twin Cities

Erik Thompson • Apr 20, 2023

Record Store Day’s fantastic collection of vinyl exclusives routinely gets all the headlines, but the day is truly about celebrating — and preserving — our beloved local record shops while bringing together the community of dedicated music fans. Here’s a rundown of what is going on for Record Store Day at various Twin Cities record shops.

Hear new songs by Foo Fighters, MUNA, ZORA, This Is The Kit, Teezo Touchdown and TALK

Hear new songs by Foo Fighters, MUNA, ZORA, This Is The Kit, Teezo Touchdown and TALK

Jade • Apr 20, 2023

Hear new releases from MUNA, This Is The Kit, Canadian artist TALK and Minneapolis artist ZORA, and discover Texas artist Teezo Touchdown. Plus, hear the new single from Foo Fighters, re-emerging with a new album after the loss of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins.

For Thomas Abban, musical limitations invite new possibilities

For Thomas Abban, musical limitations invite new possibilities

Joel Swenson • Apr 20, 2023

The Minneapolis musician celebrates his ‘Deep Winter’ EP at the Dakota on Monday, April 24.

Coffee Break: Songs for 4/20

Coffee Break: Songs for 4/20

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Apr 20, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for 4/20?

Filmmaker Philip Harder talks about 'Cue the Strings - a film about Low'

Filmmaker Philip Harder talks about 'Cue the Strings - a film about Low'

Jill Riley • Apr 20, 2023

Phil Harder is a Minnesota-based filmmaker who spent 29 years working and collaborating on the visual element of Duluth band Low’s musical output. Harder’s film, ‘Cue the Strings - a film about Low,’ will screen this weekend at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival.

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