December 22, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Santa? Save This Story
Coffee Break: Santa! Jill Riley • Dec 22, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Santa?
10-year-old Minnesota singer Mira Babal tells it like it is in ‘Mad for No Reason’Catharine Richert • Dec 22, 2023You haven’t heard 10-year-old Mira Babal's latest track on the Billboard Hot 100 — at least not yet. But “Mad for No Reason” is catchy, upbeat — and a callout to the adults in Mira’s life. She wants them to stop arguing all the time.
Classic Americana: Jimmy BuffettMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 22, 2023In a new segment on Radio Heartland called Classic Americana, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we look at singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who conjured images of tropical getaways and a laid-back lifestyle.
The Chart Show: Mae Simpson caps off a 10-week run Dec 21, 2023After 10 weeks, Mae Simpson’s “Cap Guns” is inducted into the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, Boygenius’ “Afraid of Heights” climbs from No. 3 to No. 1.
Coffee Break: Winter SolsticeJill Riley • Dec 21, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for the Winter Solstice?
Minnesota Yacht Club Music Festival scheduled for next summer in St. PaulMPR News Staff • Dec 20, 2023Concert promoters behind several of the country’s top music festivals are making plans for a new event in St. Paul next summer. The lineup for the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is set to be released next month.
Coffee Break: songs for your shopping tripJill Riley • Dec 20, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are about shopping, stores and gifts?
Whether you're merry or miserable, David Byrne's holiday playlist will resonateTerry Gross • Dec 20, 2023The singer-songwriter and Talking Heads frontman presents some of his favorite holiday music — including songs by The Pogues, James Brown, LCD Soundsystem and Paul Simon.
Coffee Break: rose-colored glassesJill Riley • Dec 19, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that make you feel optimistic?
Photos: The Jayhawks make joyful noise at Palace TheatreSteven Cohen • Dec 18, 2023The local alt-country act put on a memorable performance in St. Paul on Saturday evening. Rock supergroup Golden Smog was the opening act.