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May 09, 2025

Dave Gahan was born; the Beatles check out new artist Bob Dylan; Peter Gabriel released his first commercially successful album; Jimmy Page appeared on Saturday Night Live with P. Diddy; and Peter Gabriel released So, today in music history.

May 9 in Music History: Babes in Toyland released 'Nemesisters'

May 9 in Music History: Babes in Toyland released 'Nemesisters'

May 9, 2025

Dave Gahan was born; the Beatles check out new artist Bob Dylan; Peter Gabriel released his first commercially successful album; Jimmy Page appeared on Saturday Night Live with P. Diddy; and Peter Gabriel released So, today in music history.

Coffee Break: Mom Rock

Coffee Break: Mom Rock

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 9, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that your mom would like?

Katie Gavin: Tiny Desk Concert

Elle Mannion • May 9, 2025

Katie Gavin is the kind of performer whose dynamism knows no bounds. Whether she's performing with her pop band MUNA or solo, Gavin is a captivating presence.

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?

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