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November 10, 2025

Anderson .Paak brought out his alter ego, DJ Pee .Wee, for an interactive Red Bull Directions set at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Photos: DJ Pee .Wee (AKA Anderson .Paak) plays one-of-a-kind set at First Avenue

Photos: DJ Pee .Wee (AKA Anderson .Paak) plays one-of-a-kind set at First Avenue

Sara Fish • Nov 10, 2025

Anderson .Paak brought out his alter ego, DJ Pee .Wee, for an interactive Red Bull Directions set at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Photos: Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra light up Orchestra Hall

Photos: Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra light up Orchestra Hall

Tony Nelson • Nov 10, 2025

The multidisciplinary performer, artist, and musician made a triumphant return to Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis for two concerts with the Minnesota Orchestra.

Photos: Of Monsters and Men captivate at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul

Photos: Of Monsters and Men captivate at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul

Laura Buhman • Nov 10, 2025

Friday night, Icelandic indie-folk rockers Of Monsters and Men played the first of two shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul. Fellow Icelandic artist Arny Margret opened the show.

Coffee Break: Grammy Nominations

Coffee Break: Grammy Nominations

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 10, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Grammy-nominated songs or artists would you like to hear?

Nov. 10 in Music History: remembering the song-inspiring Edmund Fitzgerald

Nov. 10 in Music History: remembering the song-inspiring Edmund Fitzgerald

Nov 10, 2025

Sam Cooke was injured in a car crash; the Eagles had their final No. 1 single; Billy Idol released 'Rebel Yell'; Bowie had a spot of laryngitis; and Elton John went to the top of the album charts with his double album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'; and The Clash released their second album, Today in Music History.

Nov. 9 in Music History: Remembering Miriam Makeba

Nov. 9 in Music History: Remembering Miriam Makeba

Nov 9, 2025

Miriam Makeba passed away; The Everly Brothers recorded their first studio tracks; Brian Epstein saw the Beatles perform for the first time; 'Rolling Stone' magazine made its debut; Winnipeg's Bachman-Turner Overdrive hit No. 1 with 'You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet'; and Pepa was born, Today in Music History.

Nov. 8 in Music History: Happy birthday to SZA

Nov. 8 in Music History: Happy birthday to SZA

Nov 8, 2025

David Bowie appeared on 'Cher'; Morrissey stopped a concert; The Beatles worked on a George song; Led Zeppelin released their fourth album, and Bonnie Raitt was born, Today in Music History.

Photos: Jeff Tweedy showcases new solo record at First Avenue

Photos: Jeff Tweedy showcases new solo record at First Avenue

Laura Buhman • Nov 7, 2025

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Thursday, Nov. 6. The focus of the show was his 2025 record, ‘Twilight Override.’

2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar

2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 7, 2025

Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.

Classic Americana: Gram Parsons

Classic Americana: Gram Parsons

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 7, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight Gram Parsons, who developed a sound he called “cosmic American music.”

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