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November 08, 2023

Vote every week for your top five tracks (and enter our weekly ticket giveaway while you're at it), then tune in Thursdays at noon Central to see if your favorites make the Chart Show!

The Chart Show Ballot

The Chart Show Ballot

Nov 8, 2023

Vote every week for your top five tracks (and enter our weekly ticket giveaway while you're at it), then tune in Thursdays at noon Central to see if your favorites make the Chart Show!

Coffee Break: No chorus

Coffee Break: No chorus

Jill Riley • Nov 8, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that don’t have a chorus do you want to hear?

Samia: Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson • Nov 8, 2023

Samia's set provides a stunning showcase for her charisma, vocal talent and deftly detailed lyricism.

8 things to watch for in the new Cyndi Lauper documentary

8 things to watch for in the new Cyndi Lauper documentary

Caitlyn Speier • Nov 7, 2023

‘Let the Canary Sing’ makes its Minnesota debut on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Parkway Theater as part of the 24th annual Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival.

10 Minnesota musicians with hot new projects for November

10 Minnesota musicians with hot new projects for November

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Nov 7, 2023

New music from VIAL, Haley, Dwynell Roland x Lazerbeak, and more.

Coffee Break: Joni Mitchell's 80th birthday

Coffee Break: Joni Mitchell's 80th birthday

Jill Riley • Nov 7, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which Joni Mitchell songs, covers and tributes do you want to hear?

In rhythm and revelation: Lady Midnight explores love and loss

In rhythm and revelation: Lady Midnight explores love and loss

Nov 6, 2023

Lady Midnight, a Minnesota-based singer, discusses her new dance-focused album “Pursuit & The Elusive,” which delves into themes of love, addiction and self-discovery, born from a deep personal journey during the pandemic and reflecting on past trauma and healing.

Coffee Break: Sax day

Coffee Break: Sax day

Jill Riley • Nov 6, 2023

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

Album of the Week: Semisonic, "Little Bit of Sun"

Album of the Week: Semisonic, "Little Bit of Sun"

Jade • Nov 6, 2023

It’s an album of returns, returning to a band, returning to Minnesota, returning to friends, and returning to childhood.

Coffee Break: Top pop songs missed by the Billboard Hot 100

Coffee Break: Top pop songs missed by the Billboard Hot 100

Jill Riley • Nov 3, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which popular songs that didn’t hit the Billboard Hot 100 do you want to hear?

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