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June 24, 2023

Swift performed the first of two nights of The Eras Tour in Minneapolis with openers Girl in Red and Gracie Abrams.

Photos: Taylor Swift shines at U.S. Bank Stadium

Photos: Taylor Swift shines at U.S. Bank Stadium

Tony Nelson • Jun 24, 2023

Swift performed the first of two nights of The Eras Tour in Minneapolis with openers Girl in Red and Gracie Abrams.

How to catch live music next to Lake Superior all summer long

How to catch live music next to Lake Superior all summer long

Mark Nicklawske • Jun 23, 2023

Starting in July, Duluth’s Glensheen Mansion will present its ninth season of Wednesday night Concerts on the Pier between July 5 and August 30.

Photos: Annie DiRusso leads patio party at Utepils Brewing

Photos: Annie DiRusso leads patio party at Utepils Brewing

Tony Nelson • Jun 23, 2023

Nashville indie-rocker performed outdoors with her band at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis for The Current Happy Hour.

Coffee Break: Rockers with Pride

Coffee Break: Rockers with Pride

Jade • Jun 23, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which rock songs celebrating the spirit of Pride should we play?

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.

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