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October 10, 2025

The British folk-rock group performed in support of their fifth album, ‘Rushmere,’ at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul on Thursday, Oct. 9.

Photos: Mumford & Sons light up the night in St. Paul

Photos: Mumford & Sons light up the night in St. Paul

Tony Nelson • Oct 10, 2025

The British folk-rock group performed in support of their fifth album, ‘Rushmere,’ at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul on Thursday, Oct. 9.

Classic Americana: musician, composer and producer Clarence Williams

Classic Americana: musician, composer and producer Clarence Williams

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 10, 2025

This week’s Classic Americana pick spotlights Clarence Williams, a piano player, composer, bandleader, singer and producer who was very influential in jazz and blues, and in the nascent years of recorded music.

Oct. 10 in Music History: No Doubt released 'Tragic Kingdom'

Oct. 10 in Music History: No Doubt released 'Tragic Kingdom'

Oct 10, 2025

John Prine was born; The Supremes met Ed Sullivan; "Monster Mash" got banned; and Elvis had a big hit with "Love Me Tender", Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: New Dance Jams

Coffee Break: New Dance Jams

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 10, 2025

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

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?

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