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September 17, 2025

Jenny Lewis and her reunited bandmates brought the Sometimes When You're On You're Really F**king On tour to St. Paul on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Photos: Rilo Kiley play the hits at Palace Theatre

Photos: Rilo Kiley play the hits at Palace Theatre

Sara Fish • Sep 17, 2025

Jenny Lewis and her reunited bandmates brought the Sometimes When You're On You're Really F**king On tour to St. Paul on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Sept. 17 in Music History: Cocteau Twins released 'Heaven or Las Vegas'

Sept. 17 in Music History: Cocteau Twins released 'Heaven or Las Vegas'

Sep 17, 2025

The first LP was demonstrated; The Doors appeared on Ed Sullivan for the last time; Queen filmed a cheeky music video; Adele topped the charts with 'Someone Like You'; and country music legend Hank Williams was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Going Country

Coffee Break: Going Country

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 17, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by country artists would you like to hear?

Sept. 16 in Music History: Kate Bush released 'Hounds of Love'

Sept. 16 in Music History: Kate Bush released 'Hounds of Love'

Sep 16, 2025

Led Zeppelin displaced the Beatles from their seven-year hold on Melody Maker's best group title; Topper Headon was released from jail; Bob Dylan topped the album chart; and 'Rapper's Delight' was released, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Twist on Tradition

Coffee Break: Twist on Tradition

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what fresh takes on classic folk or blues songs would you like to hear?

Hermeto Pascoal, whimsical Brazilian composer nicknamed 'The Sorcerer,' dies at 89

Hermeto Pascoal, whimsical Brazilian composer nicknamed 'The Sorcerer,' dies at 89

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Sep 15, 2025

Pascoal said he had composed thousands of pieces. "I am 100 percent intuitive," he once told NPR. Miles Davis called him one of the most important musicians in the world.

Photos: Durry celebrate 'This Movie Sucks' release at First Avenue

Photos: Durry celebrate 'This Movie Sucks' release at First Avenue

Laura Buhman • Sep 15, 2025

Durry brought their Your Friend From the Real World Tour to their home metro area for Friday’s show at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The show featured Twin Cities indie-punk act VIAL as the opening act.

Sept. 15 in Music History: The Jayhawks released 'Hollywood Town Hall'

Sept. 15 in Music History: The Jayhawks released 'Hollywood Town Hall'

Sep 15, 2025

Ric Ocasek and Johnny Ramone passed away; Elvis topped the chart with 'Don't Be Cruel'; the proto-Beach Boys had their first recording session; the Ford Motor Company offered eight-track players in its cars; and Johnny Cash was buried, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Hispanic Heritage Month

Coffee Break: Hispanic Heritage Month

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 15, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with Hispanic and/or Latine heritage would you like to hear?

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."

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