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June 04, 2025

In honor of the passing of a Twin Cities music scene superfan, nearly 70 local artists and bands performed as part of a weekend gathering at Palmer’s Bar in Minneapolis.

Photos: Twin Cities musicians remember "Front Row" Paul Engebretson

Photos: Twin Cities musicians remember "Front Row" Paul Engebretson

Steven Cohen • Jun 4, 2025

In honor of the passing of a Twin Cities music scene superfan, nearly 70 local artists and bands performed as part of a weekend gathering at Palmer’s Bar in Minneapolis.

June 4 in Music History: Bruce Springsteen released 'Born In the USA'

June 4 in Music History: Bruce Springsteen released 'Born In the USA'

Jun 4, 2025

Capitol Records was founded; the Monkees won an Emmy; the Stones earned royalties in Russia; Springsteen released 'Born in the U.S.A.'; and Elvis topped three charts simultaneously with 'Heartbreak Hotel', Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: The Beach

Coffee Break: The Beach

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 4, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or bands with names related to the beach would you like to hear?

10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for June 2025

10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for June 2025

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jun 3, 2025

New tracks from Oceanographer, Student 1, Lazy Scorcese, and more.

June 3 in Music History: Happy birthday, Beabadoobee

June 3 in Music History: Happy birthday, Beabadoobee

Jun 3, 2025

Ian Hunter was born; Elvis Presley graduated from high school; Aretha Franklin got big respect on the singles chart; Fine Young Cannibals had the No. 1 album in the U.S.; and Curtis Mayfield was born, today in music history.

Coffee Break: Pride!

Coffee Break: Pride!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 3, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists in the LGBTQIA+ community would you like to hear?

Photos: Musical highlights of Grand Old Day 2025

Photos: Musical highlights of Grand Old Day 2025

Juliet Farmer • Jun 2, 2025

Grand Old Day took over Grand Avenue in St. Paul on Sunday, June 1. The day’s musical performers included the Cactus Blossoms, Them Coulee Boys, Yonder, and FènixDion.

Photos: The music of Totally Gross National Party 2025 at Icehouse

Photos: The music of Totally Gross National Party 2025 at Icehouse

Darin Kamnetz • Jun 2, 2025

The Totally Gross National Party, an annual gathering of some of the most musically adventurous artists in the Twin Cities and beyond, hit Icehouse in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 31.

June 2 in Music History: The Cars released 'Candy-O'

June 2 in Music History: The Cars released 'Candy-O'

Jun 2, 2025

Charlie Watts was born; Ray Charles had a No. 1 hit with a country ballad; the Stones made their U.S. television debut; Macca held two No. 1 chart positions; Prince played his first U.K. gig; Donna Summer started a three-week run at No. 1 with "Hot Stuff," Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: National Gardening Week

Coffee Break: National Gardening Week

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 2, 2025

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

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