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September 26, 2023

Singer-songwriter and novelist Josh Ritter visited Minneapolis in August to play a set of solo acoustic songs drawn from three of his albums, as well as one unreleased song tied to his 2021 novel.

Watch Josh Ritter's energetic Microshow set at the Minneapolis Club

Sep 26, 2023

Singer-songwriter and novelist Josh Ritter visited Minneapolis in August to play a set of solo acoustic songs drawn from three of his albums, as well as one unreleased song tied to his 2021 novel.

Interview: Durry invite you to join the Losers Club

Interview: Durry invite you to join the Losers Club

Diane • Sep 25, 2023

Local Show host Diane spoke to siblings Austin and Taryn Durry about super-duper fans (Banana Boys?), humdrum suburban life, the color yellow, self-ownership, Gen-Z quality control, and more.

The Postal Service and Death Cab deliver cathartic nostalgia at the Armory

The Postal Service and Death Cab deliver cathartic nostalgia at the Armory

Joel Swenson and Sara Fish • Sep 25, 2023

With Ben Gibbard as the lead vocalist of both groups, the nostalgia-heavy night at the Armory featured 20th-anniversary celebrations of the Postal Service’s ‘Give Up’ and Death Cab for Cutie’s ‘Transatlanticism.’

Coffee Break: The biggest album release day in music history

Coffee Break: The biggest album release day in music history

Jill Riley • Sep 25, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from albums released on Sept. 24, 1991, do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Stephen Sanchez, "Angel Face"

Album of the Week: Stephen Sanchez, "Angel Face"

Jade • Sep 25, 2023

While he’s already had several hit songs, Angel Face is Sanchez’s debut record. It continues to solidify his old soul style and keen ability to write relatable tunes about giving someone your heart and having that heart ache.

Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas

Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas

The Associated Press • Sep 24, 2023

"It's an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list," the music megastar said of his appearance at the Feb. 11, 2024 game.

Talking Heads on making sense, together

Talking Heads on making sense, together

Daoud Tyler-Ameen, Steve Inskeep, Reena Advani and Phil Harrell • Sep 22, 2023

The New York icons whose songs pulled rock inside out (and whose breakup was nearly as legendary) gather for the first time in years to discuss their rereleased concert film, Stop Making Sense.

Coffee Break: Top tracks from 'Give Up' and 'Transatlanticism'

Coffee Break: Top tracks from 'Give Up' and 'Transatlanticism'

Jill Riley • Sep 22, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from the Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie’s 2003 albums do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: Death Cab For Cutie hit bullseye with “An Arrow In The Wall”

The Chart Show: Death Cab For Cutie hit bullseye with “An Arrow In The Wall”

Jade • Sep 21, 2023

Death Cab For Cutie hit a bullseye with “An Arrow In The Wall” as it debuts at No. 1 on The Current Chart Show.

Coffee Break: Pachyderm Studio

Coffee Break: Pachyderm Studio

Jill Riley • Sep 21, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs recorded at Pachyderm Studio do you want to hear?

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