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July 28, 2023

Margaret Glaspy performed a Microshow at the Clown Lounge — located in the basement of the Turf Club in St. Paul — highlighting a number of songs from her new album that releases on August 18.

Watch Margaret Glaspy's Microshow performance featuring songs from her next album, 'Echo the Diamond'

Jul 28, 2023

Margaret Glaspy performed a Microshow at the Clown Lounge — located in the basement of the Turf Club in St. Paul — highlighting a number of songs from her new album that releases on August 18.

The Chart Show: "Lipstick Lover" glides on to No. 1

The Chart Show: "Lipstick Lover" glides on to No. 1

Jade • Jul 27, 2023

Janelle Monáe’s song gets its deserved attention this week, moving from No. 4 to the top spot on this week’s Chart Show.

Hear new songs from Mitski, the Kills, HAIM, Lol Tolhurst, she's green, and Big Thief

Hear new songs from Mitski, the Kills, HAIM, Lol Tolhurst, she's green, and Big Thief

Jade • Jul 27, 2023

This week brings new music from indie mainstays Mitski, HAIM, Big Thief, and the first new music in seven years from the Kills. There’s also a massive collaboration led by the drummers from the Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees, and we’ll hear music from Minneapolis band she’s green.

Tyler Childers is back, and taking chances

Tyler Childers is back, and taking chances

Ann Powers • Jul 27, 2023

The grassroots country star, whose fan base crosses lines of identity and politics, is releasing a song called "In Your Love," from a new album. Its video tells a queer, Appalachian love story.

Coffee Break: Songs for staying cool

Coffee Break: Songs for staying cool

Jill Riley • Jul 27, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about staying cool and refreshed do you want to hear?

Joni Mitchell's return 'At Newport' reconfigures her legacy

Joni Mitchell's return 'At Newport' reconfigures her legacy

Annie Zaleski • Jul 27, 2023

The surprise performance at the Newport Folk Festival, now released as an album, is another exciting evolution in Joni Mitchell's notoriously chameleonic career.

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

Associated Press • Jul 26, 2023

She became a sensation in 1990 with her cover of Prince's ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U,” a seething, shattering performance that topped charts from Europe to Australia.

Take to the streets to discover Twin Cities history

Take to the streets to discover Twin Cities history

Luke Taylor • Jul 26, 2023

Walking tours, programmed by Minnesota Historical Society and others, offer a way to get to know local history, architecture, geology, and much more.

Coffee Break: Mick Jagger's 80th birthday

Coffee Break: Mick Jagger's 80th birthday

Jill Riley • Jul 26, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones do you want to hear?

Recipe & playlist: A falafel sandwich to make your summer

Recipe & playlist: A falafel sandwich to make your summer

Tay Elhindi • Jul 25, 2023

Assemble this sandwich with farmer’s market produce as a make-ahead lunch, dinner night-in with friends, or cut into quarters and serve as an appetizer.

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