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August 26, 2024

Famously feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced an Oasis reunion, 15 years after its dramatic breakup. Here's a brief timeline of their tumultuous history — and how they got here.

The Gallagher brothers are reviving Oasis. Here's a look at their decades-long feud

The Gallagher brothers are reviving Oasis. Here's a look at their decades-long feud

Rachel Treisman • Aug 26, 2024

Famously feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced an Oasis reunion, 15 years after its dramatic breakup. Here's a brief timeline of their tumultuous history — and how they got here.

Photos: Zach Bryan plays biggest Twin Cities show yet at U.S. Bank Stadium

Photos: Zach Bryan plays biggest Twin Cities show yet at U.S. Bank Stadium

Tony Nelson • Aug 26, 2024

Oklahoma-bred country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan brought The Quittin’ Time Tour to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Coffee Break: Grunge

Coffee Break: Grunge

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 26, 2024

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

Alan Sparhawk Band - live at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase

Aug 24, 2024

Alan Sparhawk Band performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase featuring Kelley Smith, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, and Joe Rainey. This performance marked one of the highest-profile returns to a Minnesota stage since the passing of beloved Mimi Parker.

Coffee Break: Find Your Inner Nerd

Coffee Break: Find Your Inner Nerd

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 23, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs considered nerdy or that bring you joy would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: John Lee Hooker

Classic Americana: John Lee Hooker

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 23, 2024

This week, we spotlight the prolific blues artist John Lee Hooker, who connected the music of the Mississippi Delta to northern cities, to California, and to the world.

As 'Late Night' loses its band, we rank the best groups ever on late night TV

As 'Late Night' loses its band, we rank the best groups ever on late night TV

Eric Deggans • Aug 22, 2024

8G appears in its last Late Night episode on Thursday after a decade backing Seth Meyers. It joins the ranks of groundbreaking late night bands.

The Chart Show: Childish Gambino leaps 17 spots to No. 3

The Chart Show: Childish Gambino leaps 17 spots to No. 3

Aug 22, 2024

Five new songs debut on the Chart Show this week while Childish Gambino’s “Lithonia” moves from No. 20 to No. 3, and Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” returns to the top. 

Coffee Break: Minnesota Wind Chill

Coffee Break: Minnesota Wind Chill

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 22, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, that would go on an Ultimate Frisbee playlist would you like to hear?  

Coffee Break: Weird

Coffee Break: Weird

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 21, 2024

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

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