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December 06, 2024

Bands for the Banned at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, included Dad Bod, WBS (featuring Thomas Abban and L.A. Buckner), Chutes, and Yonder.

Photos: Twin Cities bands rock against book censorship at 7th St Entry

Photos: Twin Cities bands rock against book censorship at 7th St Entry

Daniela Buvat • Dec 6, 2024

Bands for the Banned at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, included Dad Bod, WBS (featuring Thomas Abban and L.A. Buckner), Chutes, and Yonder.

Top 89 of 2024: Barry Gisser's top 10 songs

Top 89 of 2024: Barry Gisser's top 10 songs

Dec 6, 2024

American Public Media Group Chief Financial Officer Barry Gisser shares his favorite songs of 2024.

Why do so many Twin Cities musicians’ songs sound sublime? Two words: Alec Ness

Why do so many Twin Cities musicians’ songs sound sublime? Two words: Alec Ness

Macie Rasmussen • Dec 6, 2024

From his south Minneapolis home studio, Ness puts an empathetic touch on music mastering for Dua Saleh, she’s green, and many more.

Top 89 of 2024: Diane's top 10 local and non-local songs

Top 89 of 2024: Diane's top 10 local and non-local songs

Dec 6, 2024

The Local Show host Diane shares her favorite songs of 2024.

Top 89 of 2024: Mac Wilson's top 10 songs

Top 89 of 2024: Mac Wilson's top 10 songs

Mac Wilson • Dec 6, 2024

Weekend and Teenage Kicks host Mac Wilson shares his favorite songs of 2024.

Coffee Break: Shoegaze

Coffee Break: Shoegaze

Nilufer Arsala • Dec 6, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered shoegaze would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Big Mama Thornton

Classic Americana: Big Mama Thornton

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 6, 2024

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on Big Mama Thornton, a blues singer who infused every performance with her indomitable spirit.

Minneapolis punk band VIAL grew up (kind of), but never gave up

Minneapolis punk band VIAL grew up (kind of), but never gave up

Natalia Mendez • Dec 5, 2024

Catch VIAL on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Varsity Theater as the headliner of a saucy event inspired by their fans.

The Chart Show: "Birds of a Feather" flies back to No. 1

The Chart Show: "Birds of a Feather" flies back to No. 1

Dec 5, 2024

One week shy of claiming Chart Show Hall of Fame status, Billie Eilish reclaims the top spot with “Birds of a Feather,” as new songs from The Heavy Heavy, Joy Oladokun, and Yola all make debuts.

Photos: Cyndi Lauper plays hit after hit in Minneapolis

Photos: Cyndi Lauper plays hit after hit in Minneapolis

Tony Nelson • Dec 5, 2024

The legendary pop diva brought her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Singer-songwriter GAYLE was the opening act.

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