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August 03, 2023

Turns out all you need to get to the top spot on The Current Chart Show is a “Puppy and a Truck,” at least according to Jenny Lewis and the listeners who voted her to No. 1 this week. 

The Chart Show: Jenny Lewis' "Puppy and a Truck" fetches top spot

The Chart Show: Jenny Lewis' "Puppy and a Truck" fetches top spot

Jade • Aug 3, 2023

Turns out all you need to get to the top spot on The Current Chart Show is a “Puppy and a Truck,” at least according to Jenny Lewis and the listeners who voted her to No. 1 this week. 

Paramore make up for lost time at Xcel

Paramore make up for lost time at Xcel

Natalia Mendez and Tony Nelson • Aug 3, 2023

The Tennessee-based band performed Wednesday in St. Paul — their first Twin Cities show since 2018 — with Foals and the Linda Lindas.

Hear new songs from Wilco, Dessa, Peter Gabriel, Death Valley Girls, Tyler Childers and REIKI

Hear new songs from Wilco, Dessa, Peter Gabriel, Death Valley Girls, Tyler Childers and REIKI

Jade and Natalia Toledo • Aug 3, 2023

This week hear new music from Wilco, Dessa, Peter Gabriel, Death Valley Girls, Tyler Childers, and REIKI.

Ber recaps an amazing summer (so far!), helps announce new music festival in Minneapolis

Ber recaps an amazing summer (so far!), helps announce new music festival in Minneapolis

Jill Riley • Aug 3, 2023

The inaugural North By North Loop Festival in Minneapolis will feature Ber, Lissie, Mike Kota, Nur-D, Turn Turn Turn and others.

Coffee Break: Sad girl summer songs

Coffee Break: Sad girl summer songs

Jill Riley • Aug 3, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which melancholic summer songs do you want to hear?

Former dancers accuse Lizzo of harassment and creating a hostile work environment

Former dancers accuse Lizzo of harassment and creating a hostile work environment

Dustin Jones • Aug 2, 2023

Court documents detail two years of disturbing allegations made against the four-time Grammy winning artist, who has become an international figure in part for championing women and body positivity.

This Minneapolis library has a hidden gem for record lovers

This Minneapolis library has a hidden gem for record lovers

Natalia Toledo • Aug 2, 2023

The Minneapolis Central branch of Hennepin County Library has a vinyl listening room for deep audio exploration.

Sinéad O'Connor was our freedom singer, our keener and our feminist killjoy

Sinéad O'Connor was our freedom singer, our keener and our feminist killjoy

Jason King • Aug 2, 2023

O'Connor committed to a lifetime program of dissent, discontent and refusal against establishment evils. She carried all that swirling vehemence in her body and exorcised it through her howling music.

Coffee Break: Give us some exclamations!

Coffee Break: Give us some exclamations!

Jill Riley • Aug 2, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featuring exclamations(!) do you want to hear?

Alan Sparhawk and Charlie Parr lend voices to new animated series, 'Hamby'

Alan Sparhawk and Charlie Parr lend voices to new animated series, 'Hamby'

Reed Fischer • Aug 2, 2023

Minneapolis-based musician and producer Matt Latterell has released the sitcom pilot for a new comedic animated series.

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