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September 07, 2024

The magnetic bond between Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, partners in life and in music, has always been central to their songs. On their latest album, the "we" becomes existential.

'Woodland' is the sound of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings rebuilding together following disaster

'Woodland' is the sound of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings rebuilding together following disaster

Jenn Pelly • Sep 7, 2024

The magnetic bond between Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, partners in life and in music, has always been central to their songs. On their latest album, the "we" becomes existential.

Photos: Faith Boblett soars at Holman's Table

Photos: Faith Boblett soars at Holman's Table

Tony Nelson • Sep 6, 2024

The Minneapolis singer-songwriter played an outdoor acoustic set at the St. Paul Downtown Airport’s restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 5.

Brazilian music legend Sérgio Mendes dies at 83

Brazilian music legend Sérgio Mendes dies at 83

The Associated Press • Sep 6, 2024

Sérgio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID.

Coffee Break: 2004

Coffee Break: 2004

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 6, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs released in 2004 would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Patsy Cline

Classic Americana: Patsy Cline

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Sep 6, 2024

This week we spotlight singer Patsy Cline, whose life and career were all too short, but whose mark on music remains indelible.

The Chart Show: Remi Wolf's "Cinderella" goes to the Ball ...er, Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Remi Wolf's "Cinderella" goes to the Ball ...er, Hall of Fame

Sep 5, 2024

Remi Wolf’s big single from summer 2024 reaches Chart Show Hall of Fame status after 10 weeks in the chart. Meanwhile, beabadoobee’s “Take A Bite” and Green Day’s “Dilemma” accompany “Cinderella” into the Hall.

Photos: Weezer have a blast at Xcel Energy Center

Photos: Weezer have a blast at Xcel Energy Center

Sep 5, 2024

The Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour landed in St. Paul on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. opened up.

Coffee Break: Mercury Prize Albums of the Year

Coffee Break: Mercury Prize Albums of the Year

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 5, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Mercury Prize albums would you like to hear?

Shannon and the Clams play songs from 'The Moon Is In The Wrong Place' at The Current

Jessica Paxton • Sep 4, 2024

The Bay Area four-piece indie rockers played songs from their latest album, after which frontperson Shannon Shaw stayed for a heartfelt conversation with host Jessica Paxton.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard bring Armory crowd on a psychedelic trip 

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard bring Armory crowd on a psychedelic trip 

Macie Rasmussen and Juliet Farmer • Sep 4, 2024

The Australian band performed on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Armory in Minneapolis. Geese opened up.

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