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May 17, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what diss tracks would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: diss tracks

Coffee Break: diss tracks

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 17, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what diss tracks would you like to hear?

Billie Eilish finally remembers who she is

Billie Eilish finally remembers who she is

Leila Fadel and Phil Harrell • May 17, 2024

Speaking alongside brother/collaborator Finneas, Eilish says she discovered a new self-awareness on Hit Me Hard and Soft, after years of seeing herself through others' eyes.

Classic Americana: Shelly West

Classic Americana: Shelly West

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 17, 2024

Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we raise a glass to country singer Shelly West, who enjoyed a No. 1 hit with a song named after a brand-name tequila.

On Beth Gibbons' 'Lives Outgrown,' the Portishead singer invites us in

On Beth Gibbons' 'Lives Outgrown,' the Portishead singer invites us in

Grayson Haver Currin • May 17, 2024

Thirty years after Portishead's debut, Gibbons' first solo album is the testament of an uncanny singer simply making it through each day.

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: How did we get here?

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: How did we get here?

Chaz Kangas • May 16, 2024

The ground is still shaking from the aftershocks of one of the most historic weeks in hip-hop. Arguably the two biggest stars in the genre and culture, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, released heated, pointed songs about each other, holding the music world’s attention in a vice grip.

The Chart Show: Hermanos Gutierrez's "Low Sun" rises on the Chart Show

The Chart Show: Hermanos Gutierrez's "Low Sun" rises on the Chart Show

May 16, 2024

Along with Hermanos Gutierrez, four other artists — Frank Turner, Beth Gibbons, Pokey LaFarge, and Hurray For The Riff Raff — have songs making Chart Show debuts this week, while Pearl Jam’s “Dark Matter” enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Coffee Break: Art-A-Whirl weekend

Coffee Break: Art-A-Whirl weekend

Jill Riley • May 16, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what art-related songs or songs by bands playing Art-A-Whirl do you want to hear?

Where and when to catch live music during Art-A-Whirl 2024

Where and when to catch live music during Art-A-Whirl 2024

Anna Devine • May 15, 2024

The iconic and cherished Art-A-Whirl weekend is back Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19, for its 29th year. Here are some live music highlights to check out all weekend long.

Coffee Break: National Bike to Work Week

Coffee Break: National Bike to Work Week

Jill Riley • May 15, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about bicycles or bicycling do you want to hear?

Photos: Faces of Mid West Music Fest 2024, day two

Photos: Faces of Mid West Music Fest 2024, day two

Laura Buhman • May 14, 2024

Many top acts from the local music scene converged in Winona, Minnesota, for Mid West Music Fest 2024. The weekend of live entertainment took place May 10-11 at venues across the city. Day two featured performances by Raffaella, Heiruspecs, Landon Conrath, Student 1, Mark Mallman, and many more.

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