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April 09, 2025

Rosa Garcia took over the store formerly known as Wizard Wax in November. Learn more about the inventory and their future plans in this Q&A

Wax World is a new DJ-centered record store in south Minneapolis

Wax World is a new DJ-centered record store in south Minneapolis

Natalia Toledo • Apr 9, 2025

Rosa Garcia took over the store formerly known as Wizard Wax in November. Learn more about the inventory and their future plans in this Q&A

15 exclusive vinyl releases to look for on Record Store Day

15 exclusive vinyl releases to look for on Record Store Day

Erik Thompson • Apr 9, 2025

We sifted through this year’s list of Record Store Day releases to find 15 vinyl treasures to watch for — including a stellar batch of Minnesota-related releases.

April 9 in Music History: Happy birthday to Albert Hammond Jr.

April 9 in Music History: Happy birthday to Albert Hammond Jr.

Apr 9, 2025

The Righteous Brothers topped the charts; Macca released a big hit; Abba got their first U.S. No. 1; David Bowie had a No. 1 hit in both the U.S. and U.K.; and Carl Perkins was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: What's Your Name?

Coffee Break: What's Your Name?

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 9, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with names in the titles would you like to hear?

National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack

National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack

Neda Ulaby • Apr 9, 2025

There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.

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?

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