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May 23, 2024

In an unintended twist, this installment of Here Comes a Regular is probably Koerner’s last interview. We met at Palmer’s Bar on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

A final hang with Spider John Koerner, Minneapolis' storied folk music explorer

A final hang with Spider John Koerner, Minneapolis' storied folk music explorer

Chris Strouth • May 23, 2024

In an unintended twist, this installment of Here Comes a Regular is probably Koerner’s last interview. We met at Palmer’s Bar on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

The Chart Show: "Deeper Well" bubbles up to No. 3 and enters Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: "Deeper Well" bubbles up to No. 3 and enters Chart Show Hall of Fame

May 23, 2024

Joining Kacey Musgraves in the Chart Show Hall of Fame inductions this week are Bristol band IDLES, whose latest single, “POP POP POP,” has also enjoyed 10 weeks of votes. 

Charlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, dies at 58 after slipping in shower

Charlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, dies at 58 after slipping in shower

Associated Press • May 23, 2024

Train bassist and founding member Charlie Colin has died at 58. Colin's sister confirmed the musician's death Wednesday to the Associated Press.

Coffee Break: Lucky Penny Day

Coffee Break: Lucky Penny Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 23, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention pennies or good or bad luck do you want to hear?

Maggie Rogers takes a nostalgic Southwest road trip with 'Don't Forget Me'

Maggie Rogers takes a nostalgic Southwest road trip with 'Don't Forget Me'

Sam Briger • May 22, 2024

In 2021, burnt out from the intensity of her early career, Rogers considered quitting music entirely. Instead, she took a detour — to Harvard Divinity School. Her new album is Don't Forget Me.

Charlie Parr embraces a new approach on 'Little Sun'

Charlie Parr embraces a new approach on 'Little Sun'

Joel Swenson • May 22, 2024

The Minnesota-based singer-songwriter discusses what inspired his 18th album and why he took a new approach to recording it. Parr will perform on Sunday, June 2, at Grand Old Day in St. Paul

Coffee Break: World Goth Day

Coffee Break: World Goth Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 22, 2024

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

'SNL' just wrapped its 49th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

'SNL' just wrapped its 49th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

Stephen Thompson • May 21, 2024

From Billie Eilish to Bad Bunny, JT to J.Lo, boygenius to Ice Spice, here they are: the home-run performances, the solid base hits and the outright whiffs.

Coffee Break: flowers

Coffee Break: flowers

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 21, 2024

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

With age and sobriety, Michael McDonald is ready to get personal

With age and sobriety, Michael McDonald is ready to get personal

Tonya Mosley • May 20, 2024

McDonald says that earlier in his career, he tended to avoid writing about himself directly in songs. He opens up about his life and career in the memoir, What a Fool Believes.

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