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September 18, 2025

Bon Iver now has 14 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame — the second most by any act in Chart Show history. Lola Young and Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory also enter the Hall of Fame.

The Chart Show: Bon Iver takes 14th song into the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Bon Iver takes 14th song into the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Sep 18, 2025

Bon Iver now has 14 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame — the second most by any act in Chart Show history. Lola Young and Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory also enter the Hall of Fame.

Sept. 18 in Music History: Motion City Soundtrack released 'Panic Stations'

Sept. 18 in Music History: Motion City Soundtrack released 'Panic Stations'

Sep 18, 2025

Frankie Avalon collected the royalties he earned as a minor; Pink Floyd played the Montreux Festival; Wild Cherry played that funky music; Kiss appeared without makeup for the first time; Garth Brooks topped the album chart; Jimi Hendrix passed away; and Lucinda Williams married her manager in Minneapolis, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Farm Aid

Coffee Break: Farm Aid

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 18, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands on the Farm Aid lineup would you like hear?

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.

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