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September 15, 2025

Bobby Hart teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone."

Bobby Hart, who co-wrote 'Last Train to Clarksville' and other Monkees hits, dies

Bobby Hart, who co-wrote 'Last Train to Clarksville' and other Monkees hits, dies

The Associated Press • Sep 15, 2025

Bobby Hart teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone."

Sept. 14 in Music History: Remembering Amy Winehouse on her birthday

Sept. 14 in Music History: Remembering Amy Winehouse on her birthday

Sep 14, 2025

Jet released 'Get Born'; Stevie Wonder topped the album chart for the second time; David Bowie won Video of the Year at the first MTV Video awards, and Amy Winehouse was born -- and later commemorated with a statue, Today in Music History.

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.

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