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April 17, 2025

Julien Baker and TORRES' "Sugar in the Tank" retires to the Chart Show Hall of Fame after a strong ten-week run. This is the first induction for the duo.

The Chart Show: Julien Baker and TORRES enter Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Sugar in the Tank"

The Chart Show: Julien Baker and TORRES enter Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Sugar in the Tank"

Apr 17, 2025

Julien Baker and TORRES' "Sugar in the Tank" retires to the Chart Show Hall of Fame after a strong ten-week run. This is the first induction for the duo.

April 17 in Music History: Fiona Apple released 'Fetch The Bolt Cutters'

April 17 in Music History: Fiona Apple released 'Fetch The Bolt Cutters'

Apr 17, 2025

Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' went gold; Bob Marley and the Wailers were official state guests of Zimbabwe; Morrissey declared meat is murder at Coachella; Paul McCartney released his first solo album; and all 4 beatles had solo singles on the U.K. charts, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Chill Out

Coffee Break: Chill Out

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 17, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that help you deal with stress would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: Double Trouble

Coffee Break: Double Trouble

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 16, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from actors who sing — or singers who act — would you like to hear?

April 16 in Music History: Happy birthday, Chance the Rapper

April 16 in Music History: Happy birthday, Chance the Rapper

Apr 16, 2025

Buddy Holly's first single was released; a Led Zeppelin got a gold record; Hutch from Starsky and Hutch had a big hit; Kiss put the makeup back on; composer Henry Mancini was born; and Dusty Springfield was born, Today in Music History.

April 15 in Music History: Happy birthday, Margo Price

April 15 in Music History: Happy birthday, Margo Price

Apr 15, 2025

Roberta Flack started a six-week run at No. 1; Queen won an Ivor Novello Award; the Fine Young Cannibals hit No. 1 with a “crazy” single; Montell Jordan showed us how he does it with his No. 1 hit; and Joey Ramone, lead singer and co-founder of the Ramones, died at age 49, today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Tax Day

Coffee Break: Tax Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 15, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about or relating to money would you like to hear?

Photos: Record Store Day 2025 in the Twin Cities

Photos: Record Store Day 2025 in the Twin Cities

Bump Opera • Apr 14, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, music enthusiasts came out to track down special releases and support their favorite record stores around the Twin Cities metro area. Here are scenes of Record Store Day action from the Electric Fetus, Down In the Valley, Lucky Cat Records, Disco Death, and Mill City Sound.

April 14 in Music History: Happy Birthday to Britt Daniel of Spoon

April 14 in Music History: Happy Birthday to Britt Daniel of Spoon

Apr 14, 2025

Loretta Lynn was born; Percy Sledge died; Fats Domino released “Ain't That a Shame”; The Beatles made a good title choice; David Bowie broke through in the States; Motown renewed Stevie Wonder's contract; George Harrison got a star in Hollywood; and Public Enemy released one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, Today in Music History.

April 13 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Al Green

April 13 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Al Green

Apr 13, 2025

Bobby Goldsboro tugged heartstrings all the way to No. 1; Elton John and Paul McCartney had the No. 1 single and album, respectively; Aerosmith got their own holiday in Massachusetts; and soul singer Al Green was born, today in music history.

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