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October 24, 2025

Beginning on Oct. 26, the weekly Sunday show will run for three hours, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. — an expansion from its previous two-hour format. 

Interview: Bill DeVille discusses expanding United States of Americana

Interview: Bill DeVille discusses expanding United States of Americana

Margaret Johnson • Oct 24, 2025

Beginning on Oct. 26, the weekly Sunday show will run for three hours, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. — an expansion from its previous two-hour format. 

Classic Americana: Lacy J. Dalton

Classic Americana: Lacy J. Dalton

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 24, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight singer-songwriter Lacy J. Dalton, an artist that People magazine described as “country’s Bonnie Raitt.”

Oct. 24 in Music History: Smashing Pumpkins released 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'

Oct. 24 in Music History: Smashing Pumpkins released 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'

Oct 24, 2025

Bobby Vee passed away; Michael Jackson hit the charts; James Brown recorded his legendary live album; and Smashing Pumpkins released 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness', Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Boygenius Universe

Coffee Break: Boygenius Universe

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 24, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the world of boygenius would you like to hear?

The Chart Show: Charley Crockett enters the Hall of Fame for the first time

The Chart Show: Charley Crockett enters the Hall of Fame for the first time

Oct 23, 2025

Charley Crockett's "Crucified Son" retires to the Chart Show Hall of Fame after a strong ten-week run. This is Crockett’s first induction.

Oct. 23 in Music History: PJ Harvey released 'Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea'

Oct. 23 in Music History: PJ Harvey released 'Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea'

Oct 23, 2025

Weird Al was born; Maybelle Carter passed away; Dion cautioned everyone to keep away from 'Runaround Sue'; Stevie Wonder, age 12, recorded his first single for Motown; Nirvana played their first European show; Def Leppard played three continents in 24 hours; and Bob Dylan recorded 'The Times They Are A-Changin', Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Ear Candy

Coffee Break: Ear Candy

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 23, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered ear candy would you like to hear?

Oct. 22 in Music History: Foo Fighters released 'One by One'

Oct. 22 in Music History: Foo Fighters released 'One by One'

Oct 22, 2025

Shaggy was born, The Beach Boys' song 'Good Vibrations' entered the singles charts; the Supremes had the No. 1 album; Bob Dylan returned to Duluth for a gig after a near-30-year absence; and Pearl Jam played their very first gig 28 years ago, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Power Pop

Coffee Break: Power Pop

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 22, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what power pop songs would you like to hear?

Where to catch spooktacular Twin Cities Halloween shows

Where to catch spooktacular Twin Cities Halloween shows

John Kueppers • Oct 21, 2025

Your 2025 guide for live music in Minneapolis and St. Paul during the upcoming spooky season.

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