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July 10, 2025

Minnesota band Durry reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame and end a 10-week run at No. 1 with "This Movie Sucks.” Durry now has four songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

The Chart Show: Durry's "This Movie Sucks" enters Hall of Fame at No. 1

The Chart Show: Durry's "This Movie Sucks" enters Hall of Fame at No. 1

Jul 10, 2025

Minnesota band Durry reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame and end a 10-week run at No. 1 with "This Movie Sucks.” Durry now has four songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Paul McCartney to play U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in October

Paul McCartney to play U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in October

Jul 10, 2025

The music icon announced his “Got Back 2025” tour on Thursday morning, with 19 shows across the U.S. and Canada — including Oct. 17 in Minneapolis.

July 10 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Mavis Staples

July 10 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Mavis Staples

Jul 10, 2025

Mavis Staples was born; the Stones had their first No. 1 hit in the U.S.; Starland Vocal Band had their only No. 1 hit with 'Afternoon Delight'; the Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman fell off a stage in St. Paul; and Nilsson released the eccentric 'Son of Schmilsson,' Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Questions

Coffee Break: Questions

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 10, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with titles that are questions would you like to hear?

July 9 in Music History: Happy 50th to Isaac Brock and to Jack White

July 9 in Music History: Happy 50th to Isaac Brock and to Jack White

Jul 9, 2025

Bill Haley and His Comets hit No. 1 with a seminal rock 'n' roll song; Johnny Cash signed to Columbia Records; Declan MacManus became a full-time musician; Cheap Trick got their only No. 1 single; and Isaac Brock and Jack White were born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: National Anti-Boredom Month

Coffee Break: National Anti-Boredom Month

Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Jul 9, 2025

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

Wet Leg: Tiny Desk Concert

Robin Hilton • Jul 9, 2025

When we finally got Wet Leg into the office to record, we weren't surprised by the amount of playful swagger the band brought.

July 8 in Music History: Beck's birthday and the anniversary of his album 'Modern Guilt'

July 8 in Music History: Beck's birthday and the anniversary of his album 'Modern Guilt'

Jul 8, 2025

Elvis Presley's 'That's All Right' got a debut spin on a Memphis radio station; the RIAA issued its first Gold Record; Bill Withers had a No. 1 hit with 'Lean on Me'; the Go-Go's released 'Beauty and the Beat'; TCL went No. 1 with 'Waterfalls', and Beck was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Trios

Coffee Break: Trios

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 8, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from groups that are trios would you like to hear?

After nearly 47 years, folk-music destination Homestead Pickin' Parlor announces its closure

After nearly 47 years, folk-music destination Homestead Pickin' Parlor announces its closure

Luke Taylor • Jul 7, 2025

Citing increased rent and a desire to retire, the store’s owners say the business will shutter on July 31.

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