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October 15, 2025

Buddy Holly opened for Elvis Presley; Keith Richards got in some trouble in France; ABBA played their first concert in North America; R.E.M. had a 'Monster' of an album; Madonna was asked not to text during movies; and Radiohead had a major album hit, Today in Music History.

Oct. 15 in Music History: Lizzo released 'Lizzobangers'

Oct. 15 in Music History: Lizzo released 'Lizzobangers'

Oct 15, 2025

Buddy Holly opened for Elvis Presley; Keith Richards got in some trouble in France; ABBA played their first concert in North America; R.E.M. had a 'Monster' of an album; Madonna was asked not to text during movies; and Radiohead had a major album hit, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Cheesy

Coffee Break: Cheesy

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 15, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are considered cheesy would you like to hear?

D'Angelo, R&B's reluctant icon, has died at 51

D'Angelo, R&B's reluctant icon, has died at 51

Sheldon Pearce • Oct 14, 2025

The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family.

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

Associated Press • Oct 14, 2025

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.

Oct. 14 in Music History: The Jets released their debut album

Oct. 14 in Music History: The Jets released their debut album

Oct 14, 2025

The Everly Brothers had their first No. 1; Michael Jackson had his first solo No. 1 hit; Def Leppard broke sales records; Leonard Bernstein passed away; Cyndi Lauper releases a solo album, Eric Clapton got caught speeding; and musician, producer and professor Thomas Dolby was born in London, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: New Wave & Synth

Coffee Break: New Wave & Synth

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 14, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what New Wave or Synth-pop songs would you like to hear?

Photos: Laufey puts on Target Center show that's larger than life

Photos: Laufey puts on Target Center show that's larger than life

Oct 13, 2025

The Icelandic jazz and pop singer shared a magical night in Minneapolis on her A Matter of Time Tour stop on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Photos: Lorde unleashes Ultrasound World Tour at Armory

Photos: Lorde unleashes Ultrasound World Tour at Armory

Laura Buhman • Oct 13, 2025

The New Zealand-based pop singer and songrwriter put on the first of two nights in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Oct. 13 in Music History: a double anniversary for INXS album releases

Oct. 13 in Music History: a double anniversary for INXS album releases

Oct 13, 2025

Don Everly had to cancel a U.K. tour; Muse took legal action against Celine Dion; Ronald Isley owed back taxes; Ringo Starr finally called a halt to fan mail; and Paul Simon was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Indigenous Peoples Day

Coffee Break: Indigenous Peoples Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 13, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with Indigenous heritage would you like to hear?

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