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May 08, 2025

“Everything Is Peaceful Love” stays at No. 1 for the fourth week in a row, as Valerie June, Lucius, and the collaboration between Brandi Carlile & Elton John all get entries in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

The Chart Show: Bon Iver holds on to No. 1 for the fourth week in a row

The Chart Show: Bon Iver holds on to No. 1 for the fourth week in a row

May 8, 2025

“Everything Is Peaceful Love” stays at No. 1 for the fourth week in a row, as Valerie June, Lucius, and the collaboration between Brandi Carlile & Elton John all get entries in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

May 8 in Music History: Bob Dylan filmed a video for 'Subterranean Homesick Blues'

May 8 in Music History: Bob Dylan filmed a video for 'Subterranean Homesick Blues'

May 8, 2025

The Beatles released 'Let It Be'; John Sebastian had a hit from a TV show; 'Chariots of Fire' raced up the charts; a whole bunch of drummers celebrate birthdays; and Eddy Arnold passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Surnames

Coffee Break: Surnames

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 8, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands named after a last name would you like to hear?

Photos: Sturgill Simpson rocks first of two nights in Minneapolis

Photos: Sturgill Simpson rocks first of two nights in Minneapolis

Darin Kamnetz • May 7, 2025

Kentucky alt-country troubadour Sturgill Simpson brought the Who the F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies? tour to the Armory in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 6.

Photos: Scenes from Homegrown Music Festival 2025

Photos: Scenes from Homegrown Music Festival 2025

Aaron Reichow • May 7, 2025

The 27th Annual Homegrown Music Festival, the biggest week-long music event in Minnesota, ran from Sunday, April 27, until Sunday, May 4, at more than 30 venues in Duluth.

May 7 in Music History: Happy birthday to Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks

May 7 in Music History: Happy birthday to Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks

May 7, 2025

Buzzcocks' Steve Diggle was born; The Mamas and the Papas had a big hit; the Stones released a double album; Reginald Dwight legally changed his name to something we all recognize; Terence Trent D'Arby got his wish for a No. 1 hit; and Steve Perry left Journey, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: AAPI Heritage Month

Coffee Break: AAPI Heritage Month

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 7, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with AAPI heritage would you like to hear?

Photos: Lucy Dacus' first of two St. Paul shows had all the feels

Photos: Lucy Dacus' first of two St. Paul shows had all the feels

Sara Fish • May 6, 2025

The boygenius member performed on Monday, May 5, for the first of two nights at Palace Theatre in St. Paul. Katie Gavin of Muna and jasmine.4.t opened up.

May 6 in Music History: Happy birthday to Lætitia Sadier of Stereolab

May 6 in Music History: Happy birthday to Lætitia Sadier of Stereolab

May 6, 2025

Elton John released “Rocket Man”; Simon toured without Garfunkel; Led Zeppelin broke their own attendance record; Keith and Mick worked out the opening riff to one of rock music's most iconic songs; and Pearl Jam filed charges against Ticketmaster, today in music history.

Coffee Break: Celebrate Teachers!

Coffee Break: Celebrate Teachers!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 6, 2025

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

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