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September 27, 2023

To some listeners, Ed Stasium’s mix of the band’s 1985 album sounds new-and-improved on the ‘Tim: Let It Bleed Edition.’ Others would prefer to stick with the original. What do you think?

Which version of the Replacements' 'Tim' do you prefer?

Which version of the Replacements' 'Tim' do you prefer?

Sep 27, 2023

To some listeners, Ed Stasium’s mix of the band’s 1985 album sounds new-and-improved on the ‘Tim: Let It Bleed Edition.’ Others would prefer to stick with the original. What do you think?

Coffee Break: Morning routines

Coffee Break: Morning routines

Jill Riley • Sep 27, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs tied to morning routines and/or waking up do you want to hear?

Olivia Rodrigo wants you to decide what her songs are about

Olivia Rodrigo wants you to decide what her songs are about

Ailsa Chang and Kira Wakeam • Sep 26, 2023

On Guts, the 20-year-old pop phenom is a little louder and funnier than the teenager on her debut — and even more fascinated with what the best songwriters leave out of the picture.

Coffee Break: Safety first

Coffee Break: Safety first

Jill Riley • Sep 26, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about safety and/or danger do you want to hear?

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.

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