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June 22, 2023

On the record's 11 songs of vividly detailed, windswept alt-country, Williamson's reeling from the aftermath of a breakup, driving on country highways and finding new love.

On 'Time Ain't Accidental,' Jess Williamson is heartbroken, but open to love

On 'Time Ain't Accidental,' Jess Williamson is heartbroken, but open to love

Marissa Lorusso • Jun 22, 2023

On the record's 11 songs of vividly detailed, windswept alt-country, Williamson's reeling from the aftermath of a breakup, driving on country highways and finding new love.

The Chart Show: Josh Ritter reaches No. 1

The Chart Show: Josh Ritter reaches No. 1

Jade • Jun 22, 2023

After five weeks in the chart, Josh Ritter climbs to No. 1 with “For Your Soul.” Meanwhile, The Last Dinner Party move up 11 spots, and Semisonic’s “Little Bit of Sun” makes its Chart Show debut.

Hear new songs by Slowdive, Romy, Olivia Dean, Christine and the Queens, Big Cats, and Beck and Phoenix

Hear new songs by Slowdive, Romy, Olivia Dean, Christine and the Queens, Big Cats, and Beck and Phoenix

Jade and Youa Vang • Jun 22, 2023

Listen to new music from Slowdive, Christine and the Queens, and solo work from The XX’s Romy, as well as collaborations between Olivia Dean and Leon Bridges, and Beck and Phoenix. Plus, hear the latest from Minneapolis producer and composer Big Cats.

Coffee Break: Wes Anderson movie music

Coffee Break: Wes Anderson movie music

Jade • Jun 22, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featured in Wes Anderson films should we play?

Queen Latifah and Billy Crystal are among the 2023 Kennedy Center honorees

Queen Latifah and Billy Crystal are among the 2023 Kennedy Center honorees

Tilda Wilson • Jun 22, 2023

Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick will be honored for their lifetime artistic achievements as the 46th class of Kennedy Center honorees.

Listen to Nat Myers, 'Yellow Peril'

Listen to Nat Myers, 'Yellow Peril'

Joe Kendrick • Jun 21, 2023

The Asian American blues guitarist punctuates his message with finger picking that is as precise as it is intense.

My Morning Jacket go big at the Palace

My Morning Jacket go big at the Palace

Sofia Haan and Laura Buhman • Jun 21, 2023

Tuesday night’s performance not only marked the band’s return to a Minnesota stage, but also came in support of 2021’s self-titled album and several reissues

The rebuilt heart of Jason Isbell

The rebuilt heart of Jason Isbell

Jefferson Cowie • Jun 21, 2023

A decade ago, Jason Isbell gave his career a second act by facing his own mistakes. Can he help his listeners do the same?

Coffee Break: Long song titles on the longest day

Coffee Break: Long song titles on the longest day

Jade • Jun 21, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs with long, long titles should we play?

Coffee Break: Songs about real-life places

Coffee Break: Songs about real-life places

Jill Riley • Jun 20, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about places you could actually visit should we play?

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