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October 09, 2025

After seven weeks at No. 1, Wet Leg moves to The Chart Show Hall of Fame with “mangetout.”

The Chart Show: Wet Leg's "mangetout" enters Hall of Fame at No. 1

The Chart Show: Wet Leg's "mangetout" enters Hall of Fame at No. 1

Oct 9, 2025

After seven weeks at No. 1, Wet Leg moves to The Chart Show Hall of Fame with “mangetout.”

Oct. 9 in Music History: Happy birthday to John Lennon and Sean Lennon

Oct. 9 in Music History: Happy birthday to John Lennon and Sean Lennon

Oct 9, 2025

PJ Harvey was born; Ray Charles had a hit with 'Hit the Road, Jack'; Glen Campbell did some session guitar work for the Beach Boys; Sean Lennon was born on his dad's birthday; Beethoven inspired a disco hit; and John Lennon was born in Liverpool 75 years ago and Sean Lennon was born in New York 50 years ago, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: New Local

Coffee Break: New Local

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 9, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what new(er) songs from Minnesota artists would you like to hear?

Laufey was an 'odd fish' in native Iceland. Now she's a jazz-pop star

Laufey was an 'odd fish' in native Iceland. Now she's a jazz-pop star

Terry Gross • Oct 8, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says.

Oct. 8 in Music History: Prince released 'Dirty Mind'

Oct. 8 in Music History: Prince released 'Dirty Mind'

Oct 8, 2025

Jerry Lee Lewis recorded a hit song at Sun Records; Ginger Baker passed out after a 20-minute solo; Chuck Berry got a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame; the U.S. Postal Service honored music legends; and Johnny Ramone was born in Queens, N.Y., Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: New Covers

Coffee Break: New Covers

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 8, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what new(ish) cover songs would you like to hear?

10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for October 2025

10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for October 2025

Diane, Anna Devine, Macie Rasmussen, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Oct 7, 2025

New Music from clovers daughter, Brian Just, full catholic, and more.

Oct. 7 in Music History: Happy birthday to Damian Kulash of OK Go

Oct. 7 in Music History: Happy birthday to Damian Kulash of OK Go

Oct 7, 2025

Thom Yorke was born; The Beatles turned down a million bucks to perform in New York; Jose Feliciano kept World Series fans waiting with a long version of the national anthem; John Lennon was granted permanent residence in the U.S.; and Paula Abdul hit No. 1 in the album charts after 64 weeks, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: New Love Songs

Coffee Break: New Love Songs

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 7, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what new(er) love songs would you like to hear?

Interview: Colin Bracewell competes on the new season of 'The Voice'

Interview: Colin Bracewell competes on the new season of 'The Voice'

Zach McCormick • Oct 6, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 6, he made his debut on NBC’s national performance competition The Voice.

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