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September 13, 2025

Haim released their fourth studio album I Quit in June of 2025, but are not anywhere close to quitting. The band is out on tour and making a stop in the Twin Cities at Armory on Sunday, Sept. 14. Mac Wilson spoke with the sister trio about their excitement to tour post-COVID, their creative process, and what they did quit.

Interview: Danielle, Este, and Alana Haim discuss touring, collaborations, and quitting stuff

Interview: Danielle, Este, and Alana Haim discuss touring, collaborations, and quitting stuff

Mac Wilson and Natalia Toledo • Sep 13, 2025

Haim released their fourth studio album I Quit in June of 2025, but are not anywhere close to quitting. The band is out on tour and making a stop in the Twin Cities at Armory on Sunday, Sept. 14. Mac Wilson spoke with the sister trio about their excitement to tour post-COVID, their creative process, and what they did quit.

Sept. 12 in Music History: Pink Floyd released 'Wish You Were Here'

Sept. 12 in Music History: Pink Floyd released 'Wish You Were Here'

Sep 12, 2025

The Monkees started their series; Michael Jackson started a run at the top of the charts; Johnny Cash died; and Ben Folds was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Encouragement

Coffee Break: Encouragement

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 12, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what encouraging and supportive songs would you like to hear?

The Chart Show: Margo Price, Big Thief, Wolf Alice, & Kathleen Edwards all enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Margo Price, Big Thief, Wolf Alice, & Kathleen Edwards all enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

Sep 11, 2025

Songs by Margo Price, Big Thief, Wolf Alice, and Kathleen Edwards enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes.

Sept. 11 in Music History: Low released 'Ones and Sixes'

Sept. 11 in Music History: Low released 'Ones and Sixes'

Sep 11, 2025

Ahmet Ertegun began recording with Ray Charles; the Beatles needed no 'help' to the top of the album charts; the Jackson Five got their own cartoon on ABC; Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer' video nailed the MTV awards; and Mellencamp topped the charts, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Numb3rs

Coffee Break: Numb3rs

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 11, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with numbers in the title would you like to hear?

Sierra Ferrell, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, MJ Lenderman, I’m With Her and Nathaniel Rateliff celebrated at Americana Honors and Awards

Sierra Ferrell, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, MJ Lenderman, I’m With Her and Nathaniel Rateliff celebrated at Americana Honors and Awards

Luke Taylor • Sep 11, 2025

The music-filled evening also featured lifetime achievement honors and tributes to albums marking milestones.

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.

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