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October 16, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs with strong vocabulary in the title or lyrics do you want to hear?

Coffee Break: Dictionary Day

Coffee Break: Dictionary Day

Jade • Oct 16, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs with strong vocabulary in the title or lyrics do you want to hear?

Smokey Robinson: Tiny Desk Concert

Mitra I. Arthur • Oct 16, 2023

If there was ever an artist the word "legend" applies to, it would be Smokey Robinson.

Getting older, with — or without? — The National

Getting older, with — or without? — The National

Grayson Haver Currin • Oct 14, 2023

What happens when the band that has soundtracked the milestones of your adulthood suddenly feels like it has nothing left to give you?

Dessa reflects on new album, live radio and Latin heritage

Dessa reflects on new album, live radio and Latin heritage

Jacob Aloi • Oct 13, 2023

Multi-hyphenate talent Dessa has been busy with a new album release, radio hosting and touring. During Hispanic Heritage Month, she discussed with MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi her musical journey and how her Latina heritage influenced her work.

Now in theaters: A three-hour testament to Taylor Swift's titan era

Now in theaters: A three-hour testament to Taylor Swift's titan era

Bilal Qureshi • Oct 13, 2023

The Eras Tour film is precisely as advertised: nothing more and nothing less than a pristine recording of a record-shattering concert spectacle. But will it really be a savior for the cinema industry?

Coffee Break: Superstition

Coffee Break: Superstition

Jade • Oct 13, 2023

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

Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the Isley Brothers, has died at 84

Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the Isley Brothers, has died at 84

The Associated Press • Oct 13, 2023

He was among the Isleys inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

The Chart Show: Dessa's "Hurricane Party" makes landfall at No. 1

The Chart Show: Dessa's "Hurricane Party" makes landfall at No. 1

Jade • Oct 12, 2023

It's time for fans of Minnesota musician Dessa to celebrate, because her "Hurricane Party" is No. 1 on this week's Chart Show.

Hear new songs from Bakar, Chance Peña, Marika Hackman, TORRES, Raffaella, and gglum

Hear new songs from Bakar, Chance Peña, Marika Hackman, TORRES, Raffaella, and gglum

Jade • Oct 12, 2023

This week hear new songs from Bakar, Chance Peña, Marika Hackman, TORRES, Raffaella, and gglum.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert Film arrives a day early as reviews come in

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert Film arrives a day early as reviews come in

Andrew Limbong • Oct 12, 2023

In an Instagram post, the pop star announced that her highly anticipated concert film will be released today, earlier than expected.

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