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September 10, 2025

The North American Moistourizer 2025 tour hit First Avenue in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The show featured an opening set by U.K. group mary in the junkyard.

Photos: Wet Leg come out swinging at First Avenue

Photos: Wet Leg come out swinging at First Avenue

Darin Kamnetz • Sep 10, 2025

The North American Moistourizer 2025 tour hit First Avenue in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The show featured an opening set by U.K. group mary in the junkyard.

Photos: Japanese Breakfast give brilliant performance at Palace

Photos: Japanese Breakfast give brilliant performance at Palace

Laura Buhman • Sep 10, 2025

The Melancholy Tour came to Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The California indie soul act Ginger Root opened up.

Interview: Lowell Pickett remembers 40 musical years of the Dakota

Interview: Lowell Pickett remembers 40 musical years of the Dakota

Jill Riley • Sep 10, 2025

Ahead of the Minneapolis venue’s 40th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 20, Pickett spoke with The Morning Show host Jill Riley. He brought stories about hanging up on McCoy Tyner’s agent and Prince’s 2013 residency at the club.

Sept. 10 in Music History: Happy birthday to David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker

Sept. 10 in Music History: Happy birthday to David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker

Sep 10, 2025

'Sweet Child O' Mine' hit No. 1; Rod Steward recorded his first single; the Beatles hit No. 1 with 'Revolver'; 'Maniac' was No. 1 in the singles charts; and Nirvana released a song that took the charts by storm, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Americana Awards

Coffee Break: Americana Awards

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 10, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists nominated for the Americana Awards and Honors this year would you like to hear?

Turnstile: Tiny Desk Concert

Lars Gotrich • Sep 10, 2025

Yes, the first-ever stage dive at the Tiny Desk occurs during Turnstile's set, but not before a wild reimagination of the hardcore band's wide-ranging sound.

Interview: Kiss The Tiger explore the depths of commitment on third LP, 'Infinite Love'

Interview: Kiss The Tiger explore the depths of commitment on third LP, 'Infinite Love'

Diane • Sep 9, 2025

The Local Show’s September Artist of the Month Kiss The Tiger will release Infinite Love, their third LP and first in four years, on Friday.

Spinal Tap are back. Director Rob Reiner says they're still dialed up to 11

Spinal Tap are back. Director Rob Reiner says they're still dialed up to 11

Terry Gross • Sep 9, 2025

In 1984, the mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap satirized heavy metal bands. Now the characters are back for a sequel, Spinal Tap II. Reiner says "they have grown neither emotionally or musically."

September 9 in Music History: Iggy Pop released 'Lust for Life'

September 9 in Music History: Iggy Pop released 'Lust for Life'

Sep 9, 2025

The Hollywood Reporter ran a choice advertisement; Elvis made his first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'; Sam and Dave released 'Soul Man'; New Kids on the Block topped a couple of charts; Krist Novoselic had a mishap on MTV; Coolio had a No. 1 single; and John Lennon released 'Imagine,' Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Fall Colors

Coffee Break: Fall Colors

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 9, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to fall colors or the changing of the leaves would you like to hear?

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