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August 26, 2023

Frontman Brandon Flowers and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. of The Killers join Ayisha Jaffer for a fun Q&A format in the run-up to the release of the band’s new single, “Your Side of Town.”

The Killers "10 Questions" interview (and new single!)

The Killers "10 Questions" interview (and new single!)

Ayisha Jaffer • Aug 26, 2023

Frontman Brandon Flowers and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. of The Killers join Ayisha Jaffer for a fun Q&A format in the run-up to the release of the band’s new single, “Your Side of Town.”

Photos: The Black Keys rock the State Fair Grandstand

Photos: The Black Keys rock the State Fair Grandstand

Darin Kamnetz • Aug 25, 2023

The Ohio rockers kicked off the 2023 State Fair live music at the Grandstand on Thursday. The Velveteers opened up.

Coffee Break: Music at the Minnesota State Fair

Coffee Break: Music at the Minnesota State Fair

Jill Riley • Aug 25, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from past and upcoming acts at the Minnesota State Fair do you want to hear?

The rise of Oliver Anthony and 'Rich Men North of Richmond'

The rise of Oliver Anthony and 'Rich Men North of Richmond'

Odette Yousef and Anastasia Tsioulcas • Aug 24, 2023

Audiences may have only just learned about a fast-rising country singer during the Republican debate Wednesday night. But "Rich Men North of Richmond" also has ties to extremist narratives.

The Chart Show: Danielle Ponder's latest debuts at No. 5

The Chart Show: Danielle Ponder's latest debuts at No. 5

Jade • Aug 24, 2023

On Ponder’s new song, “Roll The Credits,” she’s singing about the end of things, but she’s just getting started on The Current Chart Show with a debut at No. 5 this week.

Hear new songs from Death Cab for Cutie, Miguel, RAYE, Mae Simpson, Divorce, Spill Tab

Hear new songs from Death Cab for Cutie, Miguel, RAYE, Mae Simpson, Divorce, Spill Tab

Jade • Aug 24, 2023

This week hear new songs from Death Cab for Cutie, Miguel, RAYE, Mae Simpson, Divorce, and Spill Tab.

Coffee Break: First day of the Minnesota State Fair

Coffee Break: First day of the Minnesota State Fair

Jill Riley • Aug 24, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about the sights, sounds, and smells of the Minnesota State Fair do you want to hear?

Recipe & playlist: Chicken tinga tacos to toast the final days of summer

Recipe & playlist: Chicken tinga tacos to toast the final days of summer

Tay Elhindi • Aug 23, 2023

Pair these tacos with grilled elote salad, and have yourself a backyard bash.

Sculptor Zoran Mojsilov brings his own rock show to Twin Cities venues

Sculptor Zoran Mojsilov brings his own rock show to Twin Cities venues

Luke Taylor and Darin Kamnetz • Aug 23, 2023

Mojsilov has been enhancing the landscape of the Twin Cities and beyond with his larger-than-life sculptures for many years. “It’s not public art,” he insists, “it’s art in the public.”

Coffee Break: Let's go swimming

Coffee Break: Let's go swimming

Jill Riley • Aug 23, 2023

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

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