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August 28, 2023

The power trio had the Grandstand rocking to anthems of empowerment on Friday evening.

The Chicks make triumphant return to Minnesota State Fair

The Chicks make triumphant return to Minnesota State Fair

Sofia Haan • Aug 28, 2023

The power trio had the Grandstand rocking to anthems of empowerment on Friday evening.

Arctic Monkeys energize a jam-packed Armory

Arctic Monkeys energize a jam-packed Armory

Erik Thompson and Darin Kamnetz • Aug 28, 2023

The U.K. rockers’ long-awaited return to Minneapolis included openers Fontaines D.C.

Coffee Break: 60th anniversary of the March on Washington

Coffee Break: 60th anniversary of the March on Washington

Jill Riley • Aug 28, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about civil rights, freedom, and progress do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Genesis Owusu, "Struggler"

Album of the Week: Genesis Owusu, "Struggler"

Jade • Aug 28, 2023

Charismatic, eclectic, and hyper energetic. Genesis Owusu is someone who loves to rally against expectations and garner appreciation for the underdog.

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.

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