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November 14, 2023

For the first time ever, the acclaimed multi-faceted musician and songwriter who formerly fronted Now, Now took full control.

Interview: KC Rae’s new solo record showcases her journey into creative autonomy

Interview: KC Rae’s new solo record showcases her journey into creative autonomy

Diane • Nov 14, 2023

For the first time ever, the acclaimed multi-faceted musician and songwriter who formerly fronted Now, Now took full control.

Peter Jesperson's colorful new memoir shares music business thrills and spills

Peter Jesperson's colorful new memoir shares music business thrills and spills

Michaelangelo Matos • Nov 14, 2023

‘Euphoric Recall: A Half Century as a Music Fan, Producer, DJ, Record Executive, and Tastemaker’ is out now, published by Minnesota Historical Society Press.

Coffee Break: Grammy nominations 2024 pt. 2

Coffee Break: Grammy nominations 2024 pt. 2

Jill Riley • Nov 14, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which Grammy-nominated artists do you want to hear?

Interview: André 3000 reveals why his new solo album has no bars — and no boundaries

Interview: André 3000 reveals why his new solo album has no bars — and no boundaries

Rodney Carmichael • Nov 14, 2023

Ahead of a daring return to music, the outrageous half of OutKast talks New Blue Sun, his wild ayahuasca trip and why he gets so many requests to play flute at funerals.

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel deliver crowd-pleasing sets at U.S. Bank Stadium

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel deliver crowd-pleasing sets at U.S. Bank Stadium

Joel Swenson • Nov 13, 2023

The Two Icons, One Night tour stopped in Minneapolis on Friday night to wow a packed crowd.

Coffee Break: Grammy nominations 2024

Coffee Break: Grammy nominations 2024

Jill Riley • Nov 13, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which Grammy-nominated artists do you want to hear?

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy on religion, music — and the Dolly Parton song he dislikes

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy on religion, music — and the Dolly Parton song he dislikes

Rachel Martin • Nov 13, 2023

Jeff Tweedy's new book is his tribute to the songs and songwriters that inspired him to start making music in the first place — and then to keep doing it for a long time.

Album of the Week: The Kills, 'God Games'

Album of the Week: The Kills, 'God Games'

Jill Riley • Nov 13, 2023

This week’s Album of The Week is The Kills’ God Games.   

2024 Grammy Nominations: A guide to the best, worst and most surprising nominees

2024 Grammy Nominations: A guide to the best, worst and most surprising nominees

Ann Powers, Rodney Carmichael, Nate Chinen, Tom Huizenga, Sheldon Pearce, Anamaria Artemisa Sayre and Stephen Thompson • Nov 11, 2023

Themes emerge quickly when you dig into the nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. The major categories are dominated by women and seemingly up for grabs; elsewhere, progress is not always so clear.

2024 Grammy award nominations led by SZA, Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers

2024 Grammy award nominations led by SZA, Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers

Mandalit del Barco • Nov 10, 2023

The R&B star led all artists with nine nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. She'll compete with Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Jon Batiste in album, song and record of the year.

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