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July 31, 2023

The night of outdoor live music took place at Bauhaus Brew Labs in northeast Minneapolis. Local singer-songwriter Mike Kota opened up the show.

Photos: Shakey Graves and Lucius put on thrilling Minneapolis show

Photos: Shakey Graves and Lucius put on thrilling Minneapolis show

Laura Buhman • Jul 31, 2023

The night of outdoor live music took place at Bauhaus Brew Labs in northeast Minneapolis. Local singer-songwriter Mike Kota opened up the show.

Coffee Break: ASMR

Coffee Break: ASMR

Jill Riley • Jul 31, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that give you that “tingly little feeling” do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: "Barbie Movie Soundtrack"

Album of the Week: "Barbie Movie Soundtrack"

Jade • Jul 31, 2023

Pink, it’s the color of the summer and the title of Lizzo’s pop song that kicks off the soundtrack.

Photos: Say She She get into the groove at 7th St Entry

Photos: Say She She get into the groove at 7th St Entry

Sara Fish • Jul 28, 2023

The Brooklyn band performed Thursday in Minneapolis with Abby Jeanne as the opening act.

Coffee Break: Aliens and UFOs

Coffee Break: Aliens and UFOs

Jill Riley • Jul 28, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about extraterrestrial life do you want to hear?

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?

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