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April 09, 2025

On Friday, March 14, five stations from across the country — including The Current, KUTX 98.9, The SoCal Sound 88.5, and The Bridge 90.9 — teamed up to present five emerging artists performing at the Public Radio Day Stage outside the Austin Convention Center at Brush Square Park for an afternoon of music discovery.

Listen: Jasmine.4.t, Freak Slug, and more perform at SXSW Public Radio Day Stage 2025

Listen: Jasmine.4.t, Freak Slug, and more perform at SXSW Public Radio Day Stage 2025

Apr 9, 2025

On Friday, March 14, five stations from across the country — including The Current, KUTX 98.9, The SoCal Sound 88.5, and The Bridge 90.9 — teamed up to present five emerging artists performing at the Public Radio Day Stage outside the Austin Convention Center at Brush Square Park for an afternoon of music discovery.

Photos: Jack White rocks first night of Palace Theatre shows

Photos: Jack White rocks first night of Palace Theatre shows

Apr 8, 2025

White kicked off a pair of nights at St. Paul’s Palace Theatre on Monday with a set tapping into his new album, ‘No Name.’

Interview: Justin Bruhn and J Lenz from Pert Near Sandstone talk to Jill Riley about Blue Ox Festival

Interview: Justin Bruhn and J Lenz from Pert Near Sandstone talk to Jill Riley about Blue Ox Festival

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 8, 2025

Pert Near Sandstone have had a hand in the Blue Ox Music Festival for 11 years, and Lenz and Bruhn were happy to come by to talk about the festival lineup as well as the broader experience.

April 8 in Music History: Happy birthday to Donita Sparks of L7

April 8 in Music History: Happy birthday to Donita Sparks of L7

Apr 8, 2025

Jacques Brel was born; David Bowie played three sold-out shows in Japan; New Order's Peter Hook took a lump; Swedish duo Roxette had a U.S. No. 1 single thanks to a Minneapolis exchange student; SNL introduced us to “more cowbell”; and The Supremes recorded their first No. 1 hit, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: REX MANNING DAY!!!

Coffee Break: REX MANNING DAY!!!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 8, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from movies with record stores in them would you like to hear?

Photos: The Suburbs rock First Avenue's 55th Anniversary Celebration

Photos: The Suburbs rock First Avenue's 55th Anniversary Celebration

Steven Cohen • Apr 7, 2025

The Suburbs and Black Widows led a celebration for the legendary Minneapolis club on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Interview: Martha Wainwright talks about the 20th Anniversary Release of her debut album

Interview: Martha Wainwright talks about the 20th Anniversary Release of her debut album

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 7, 2025

Twenty years ago, Martha Wainwright released her stunning debut album Martha Wainwright, and on May 23 it will be released on vinyl for the first time.

Bad Bunny: Tiny Desk Concert

Anamaria Artemisa Sayre • Apr 7, 2025

Flanked by cuatros and congas, Bad Bunny wields the power of Puerto Rico in a joyous and defiant Tiny Desk.

Bob Dylan gives an intimate, listening-room-style performance in Mankato

Bob Dylan gives an intimate, listening-room-style performance in Mankato

Luke Taylor • Apr 7, 2025

For the only Minnesota stop on his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour, Dylan’s return to the state of his birth made for a very special night.

April 7 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Ber

April 7 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Ber

Apr 7, 2025

Plus, John Prine died; CBS Radio launched the first national show about rock 'n' roll; the proto-Stones met at a blues club; Feist cleaned up at the Juno Awards; and Prince released his debut album "For You", Today in Music History.

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