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November 27, 2023

Dada Duende is a unique subscription box service from Minneapolis, combining handmade lathe-cut records with themed visual art and literature, aiming to create a multidisciplinary artistic experience rather than focusing solely on music.

Minneapolis-based record club invites patrons to sample sound, visual arts

Minneapolis-based record club invites patrons to sample sound, visual arts

Sam Stroozas • Nov 27, 2023

Dada Duende is a unique subscription box service from Minneapolis, combining handmade lathe-cut records with themed visual art and literature, aiming to create a multidisciplinary artistic experience rather than focusing solely on music.

Coffee Break: Best Greatest Hits albums

Coffee Break: Best Greatest Hits albums

Jill Riley • Nov 27, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which artists/bands with the best “Greatest Hits” albums do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Metric, 'Formentera Two'

Album of the Week: Metric, 'Formentera Two'

Bill DeVille • Nov 27, 2023

Our Album of the Week is Formentera Two by Metric.

Coffee Break: Gratitude

Coffee Break: Gratitude

Jill Riley • Nov 22, 2023

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

William Prince: Tiny Desk Concert

Lars Gotrich • Nov 22, 2023

The singer-songwriter performs songs that swoon at the wonders of love, but also deep partnership.

Inside Flavor World: A breath of fresh air in Twin Cities fashion, music and culture

Inside Flavor World: A breath of fresh air in Twin Cities fashion, music and culture

Nikhil Kumaran • Nov 21, 2023

Drew Kinkade is growing his brand with friends and collaborators out of a recently opened space in Minneapolis’ Powderhorn neighborhood.

15 essential releases for Record Store Day Black Friday 2023

15 essential releases for Record Store Day Black Friday 2023

Erik Thompson • Nov 21, 2023

Here are 15 rare records to look out for on Friday, plus an additional 10 holiday-themed exclusives.

Interview: Peter Jesperson relives Minnesota's early punk/alternative scene

Interview: Peter Jesperson relives Minnesota's early punk/alternative scene

Diane • Nov 21, 2023

Following the release of his new memoir, Jesperson discusses his dedicated work in the Minnesota music industry, including with many of the artists who inspired his influential record label, Twin/Tone.

Coffee Break: Flute!

Coffee Break: Flute!

Jill Riley • Nov 21, 2023

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

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