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June 14, 2023

Weezer touched down in Minneapolis for an Indie Rock Roadtrip tour stop at the Armory on Tuesday, June 13. The alternative rock legends brought along Modest Mouse and Momma for the show.

Photos: Weezer's Indie Rock Roadtrip at the Armory

Photos: Weezer's Indie Rock Roadtrip at the Armory

Jessica Fredette • Jun 14, 2023

Weezer touched down in Minneapolis for an Indie Rock Roadtrip tour stop at the Armory on Tuesday, June 13. The alternative rock legends brought along Modest Mouse and Momma for the show.

Coffee Break: Top acts from Bonnaroo 2023

Coffee Break: Top acts from Bonnaroo 2023

Jill Riley • Jun 14, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from artists performing at Bonnaroo 2023 should we play?

Matt Tong, Algiers' elastic timekeeper, surrenders to the song

Matt Tong, Algiers' elastic timekeeper, surrenders to the song

Daoud Tyler-Ameen • Jun 13, 2023

Tong first blew minds as the drummer of the British post-punk band Bloc Party. In his recent years with the genre-agnostic Algiers, he's found his place chasing a more collective mood.

The Beatles will release a final record, using John Lennon's voice via an AI assist

The Beatles will release a final record, using John Lennon's voice via an AI assist

Bill Chappell • Jun 13, 2023

The music has analog roots, recorded by the famous singer-songwriter on a demo tape. Now it's being revived by futuristic technology for release later this year, Paul McCartney said.

Enter the glimmering dream world of she’s green

Enter the glimmering dream world of she’s green

Sofia Haan • Jun 13, 2023

The Minneapolis-based shoegaze band will release their debut EP, ‘Wisteria,’ in June

Coffee Break: Celebrating the sounds of Latin America

Coffee Break: Celebrating the sounds of Latin America

Jill Riley • Jun 13, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs celebrating the sounds of Latin America should we play?

How to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this year

How to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this year

Cynthia Maya • Jun 12, 2023

Plan ahead for a busy weekend of celebrations, concerts, block parties, and more.

How a Minneapolis techno hero is helping musicians get paid

How a Minneapolis techno hero is helping musicians get paid

Michaelangelo Matos • Jun 12, 2023

DJ DVS1 has created a new dance-music payment ecosystem with Aslice

Coffee Break: Songs saluting the 5th anniversary of #mprraccoon

Coffee Break: Songs saluting the 5th anniversary of #mprraccoon

Jill Riley • Jun 12, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs celebrating perseverance should we play?

PHOTOS: Joni Mitchell At The Gorge

PHOTOS: Joni Mitchell At The Gorge

Ann Powers • Jun 12, 2023

The beloved singer-songwriter performed in front of more than 20,000 fans at an idyllic amphitheater in rural Washington state.

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