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November 21, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 28, another Black Friday edition of Record Store Day arrives. Here are some exclusives that Twin Cities music fans should look out for.

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025: 10 vinyl releases to pick up

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025: 10 vinyl releases to pick up

Erik Thompson • Nov 21, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 28, another Black Friday edition of Record Store Day arrives. Here are some exclusives that Twin Cities music fans should look out for.

The Replacements celebrate 'Let It Be' reissue with new "I Will Dare" music video

The Replacements celebrate 'Let It Be' reissue with new "I Will Dare" music video

Reed Fischer • Nov 21, 2025

Filmed at the CC Club in Minneapolis, the video arrives the same day as the release of ‘Let It Be: Deluxe Edition.’

Robert Plant: Tiny Desk Concert

Robin Hilton • Nov 21, 2025

Robert Plant's voice has only gotten better with age. In this beautiful set, Plant and his band cover Low, Moby Grape, Martha Scanlan and interpret traditional songs.

Classic Americana: Joni Mitchell's song inspired by a trip to Hawaii

Classic Americana: Joni Mitchell's song inspired by a trip to Hawaii

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 21, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on a song that Joni Mitchell was inspired to write after taking in the view from her hotel in Hawaii.

Nov. 21 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Björk

Nov. 21 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Björk

Nov 21, 2025

Billy Idol had a hit with a cover; The Stone Roses released a song after five years; Ray Charles had four hits at the same time; and Bjork was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Let's Go Frost!

Coffee Break: Let's Go Frost!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 21, 2025

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

The Chart Show: Alabama Shakes and Brandi Carlile enter Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Alabama Shakes and Brandi Carlile enter Hall of Fame

Nov 20, 2025

This is the sixth Hall of Fame entry for Alabama Shakes and the ninth for Brandi Carlile.

Nov. 20 in Music History: Happy birthday to Mike D

Nov. 20 in Music History: Happy birthday to Mike D

Nov 20, 2025

Bob Dylan started recording his first album; Isaac Hayes had a No. 1 single with 'Theme from Shaft'; Paul Simon and George Harrison sang together on SNL; and Mike D turns 58, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: To the Max!

Coffee Break: To the Max!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 20, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about pushing things to the limit would you like to hear?

Sleeping Jesus turn imagined heartbreak into song

Sleeping Jesus turn imagined heartbreak into song

Anika Besst • Nov 19, 2025

Behind Sleeping Jesus’ new track “Caroline” is a surprising twist: the heartbreak is imagined, but the emotion is real.

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