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December 06, 2023

The 33-year-old international pop star has been playing to massive crowds on her Eras Tour and has garnered attention for her budding romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

'Time' magazine names Taylor Swift its 2023 Person of the Year

'Time' magazine names Taylor Swift its 2023 Person of the Year

Joe Hernandez • Dec 6, 2023

The 33-year-old international pop star has been playing to massive crowds on her Eras Tour and has garnered attention for her budding romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Behind the scenes with Laamar, one of First Ave’s Best New Bands

Behind the scenes with Laamar, one of First Ave’s Best New Bands

James Napoli • Dec 6, 2023

North Minneapolis musician Geoffrey Lamar Wilson on Laamar’s debut EP, fatherhood, and finding joy in troubled times.

Top 89 of 2023: Bill DeVille's top 10 songs

Top 89 of 2023: Bill DeVille's top 10 songs

Bill DeVille • Dec 6, 2023

United States of Americana and Time Machine host Bill DeVille shares his favorite songs of 2023. 

Coffee Break: Songs in the spirit of “rizz”

Coffee Break: Songs in the spirit of “rizz”

Jill Riley • Dec 6, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs in the spirit of “rizz” do you want to hear?

Denny Laine, co-founder of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dies at 79

Denny Laine, co-founder of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dies at 79

The Associated Press • Dec 6, 2023

Laine joined Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder to form the Moody Blues and sang lead on the group's first hit, "Go Now." His death comes 50 years after the release of McCartney's Band on the Run album.

'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' goes to No. 1 — after 65 years

'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' goes to No. 1 — after 65 years

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Dec 5, 2023

Move over, Mariah Carey: Brenda Lee's reliable holiday hit, first released during the Eisenhower administration, is the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 — for the first time ever.

10 Minnesota artists to keep us warm this December

10 Minnesota artists to keep us warm this December

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Dec 5, 2023

New music from Toussaint Morrison, Humbird, Chatham Rise, Remo Drive, and more.

Interview: John Munson chats about Semisonic's new record

Interview: John Munson chats about Semisonic's new record

Diane • Dec 5, 2023

The band’s longtime bassist discusses their first full-length record in 20-plus years, ‘Little Bit of Sun.’

Top 89 of 2023: Jill Riley's top 10 songs

Top 89 of 2023: Jill Riley's top 10 songs

Jill Riley • Dec 5, 2023

The Morning Show host Jill Riley shares her favorite songs of 2023. 

Coffee Break: Your favorite songs of 2023

Coffee Break: Your favorite songs of 2023

Jill Riley • Dec 5, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which of your favorite songs from 2023 do you want to hear?

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