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June 30, 2023

The Black Opry Revue show emerged from a simple directory of Black country and Americana artists and blossomed into a full-blown community of artists and fans.

PHOTOS: Meet The Emerging Americana Stars Of The Black Opry Revue

PHOTOS: Meet The Emerging Americana Stars Of The Black Opry Revue

Amanda Lopez and John Morrison • Jun 30, 2023

The Black Opry Revue show emerged from a simple directory of Black country and Americana artists and blossomed into a full-blown community of artists and fans.

Coffee Break: Bands with alphabet names

Coffee Break: Bands with alphabet names

Jill Riley • Jun 30, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands with letter-only names should we play?

Interview: The Honeydogs reform original lineup for ‘Everything, I Bet You’ vinyl release

Interview: The Honeydogs reform original lineup for ‘Everything, I Bet You’ vinyl release

Diane • Jun 30, 2023

Adam and Noah Levy chat with Local Show host Diane about The Honeydogs’ iconic local record ‘Everything, I Bet You’ and its upcoming vinyl release and remaster. Originally released in 1996, this songwriter-focused, guitar-forward rock album secured a successful career path in music for each of its original members.

The Chart Show: Bully reaches No. 1, enters Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Bully reaches No. 1, enters Chart Show Hall of Fame

Jade • Jun 29, 2023

Two others join Bully in the Hall of Fame this week as Samia’s “Honey” and Jason Isbell’s “Death Wish” hit the 10-week mark.

Hear new songs by the Breeders, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lucy Michelle, Buck Meek, Jon Batiste, Aphex Twin

Hear new songs by the Breeders, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lucy Michelle, Buck Meek, Jon Batiste, Aphex Twin

Jade and Diane • Jun 29, 2023

This week’s new music includes a track from the Breeders that’s been on mothballs for 30 years. We’ve also got new songs from Grammy winners Corinne Bailey Rae, Jon Batiste and Aphex Twin as well as new solo work from Minnesota songwriter Lucy Michelle and Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek.

Wednesday deliver searing performance at First Avenue

Wednesday deliver searing performance at First Avenue

Sofia Haan and Sara Fish • Jun 29, 2023

The North Carolina indie rock outfit explored a wide range of dynamics and styles on Wednesday in Minneapolis

On her new album, Lucinda Williams asserts her legacy as a great American rock star

On her new album, Lucinda Williams asserts her legacy as a great American rock star

Dylan Tupper Rupert • Jun 29, 2023

On the singer-songwriter's 16th studio album Stories From a Rock n Roll Heart, Williams is at her most emotionally uncompromising and astute.

Coffee Break: Songs from down under

Coffee Break: Songs from down under

Jill Riley • Jun 29, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from Australia and New Zealand should we play?

Photos: Young the Giant rock out at Surly

Photos: Young the Giant rock out at Surly

Andy Witchger • Jun 28, 2023

Milky Chance and TALK also performed on Tuesday evening in Minneapolis.

Madonna postpones tour while recovering from 'serious bacterial infection'

Madonna postpones tour while recovering from 'serious bacterial infection'

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Jun 28, 2023

The 64-year-old singer's latest tour, "Celebration," was supposed to kick off in mid-July. As a result of the illness, which put her in a hospital ICU, Madonna has postponed her international tour.

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