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June 13, 2025

People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.

These catchy old songs aren't as think as you drunk they are

These catchy old songs aren't as think as you drunk they are

Chloe Veltman • Jun 13, 2025

People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.

Photos: Blondshell brings a festival vibe to Surly Brewing Co. for The Current Happy Hours

Photos: Blondshell brings a festival vibe to Surly Brewing Co. for The Current Happy Hours

Darin Kamnetz • Jun 13, 2025

Rain didn’t keep the fans from dancing and singing along to a set that rocked despite the weather.

June 13 in Music History: Björk released 'Post'

June 13 in Music History: Björk released 'Post'

Jun 13, 2025

The Cars released their second album Candy-O ; The Stones introduced their newest member; The Beatles released their final single; and Björk released her second album, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Dads

Coffee Break: Dads

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 13, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that remind you of your father figure would you like to hear?

How to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this year

How to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this year

John Kueppers • Jun 12, 2025

Plan ahead for a busy week of celebrations, concerts, block parties, and more.

The Chart Show: Alan Sparhawk, Lizzo, HAIM, & Bon Iver all see entries into Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Alan Sparhawk, Lizzo, HAIM, & Bon Iver all see entries into Chart Show Hall of Fame

Jun 12, 2025

Songs by Alan Sparhawk, Lizzo, HAIM, and Bon Iver enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes.

June 12 in Music History: Metric released 'Synthetica'

June 12 in Music History: Metric released 'Synthetica'

Jun 12, 2025

The Stones released 'Satisfaction'; The Supremes achieved a milestone; Jerry Lee Lewis was shakin' his way up the charts; Price won a Webby; the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' entered the Billboard Top 50; and John Linnell of TMBG was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Surf Rock

Coffee Break: Surf Rock

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 12, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered surf rock would you like to hear?

Brian Wilson: NPR's interviews, concerts and appreciations

Brian Wilson: NPR's interviews, concerts and appreciations

Hazel Cills • Jun 11, 2025

The Beach Boys' co-founder Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, leaving behind a storied legacy as one of pop music's greatest songwriters and producers. Here are NPR's best interviews, concerts and appreciations of the late artist.

Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82

Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82

Ann Powers • Jun 11, 2025

The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art, and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.

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