10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for August 2026Diane, Anna Devine, Macie Rasmussen, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Aug 5, 2026New music by I Will Die In This Jean Jacket, and more.
Ken Pomeroy performs songs from 'Cruel Joke' and more in The Current studio for Radio HeartlandMike Pengra • Aug 5, 2026The Oklahoma singer-songwriter visited our studio during a very busy summer of touring.
Aug. 5 in Music History: The Beatles released 'Revolver' Aug 5, 2026'American Bandstand' made its TV debut; 'Revolver' was released in the U.K.; the Runaways were formed; Aerosmith and Def Leppard signed with major labels; and Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: The Blog EraJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 5, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands or artists that came to fame during the blog era — from 2005-2012 (ish) — would you like to hear?
Minneapolis hitmaker and Prince collaborator David Z has diedMichaelangelo Matos • Aug 4, 2026David Rivkin also worked with Etta James, Lipps Inc., Fine Young Cannibals, and the Jets.
Aug. 4 in Music History: Louis Armstrong was born Aug 4, 2026Ringo's 'It Don't Come Easy' went Gold; Prince topped the album charts with 'Purple Rain'; Billboard introduced the Hot 100 singles chart; a Monkees fan stowed away with the band from Minneapolis to St. Louis; The Rolling Stones released a long-titled single; and Pink Floyd released their debut album, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Long TitlesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 4, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with long titles would you like to hear?
Photos: Mumford and Sons play to a capacity crowd at Mystic Lake AmphitheaterLaura Buhman • Aug 3, 2026The 24-song set frequently got the audience singing and clapping along, whether to longtime favorites or to songs from Mumfords' latest album, Prizefighter.
Aug. 3 in Music History: Happy birthday to Sierra Ferrell Aug 3, 2026Stevie Wonder released 'Innervisions'; Macca announced the formation of Wings; Tears for Fears had something to shout about; Def Leppard released 'Hysteria'; singer and all-around good guy Tony Bennett has a birthday; Bob Dylan returned to Newport Folk Festival after a 37-year absence; and The Beach Boys released 'Surfer Girl', Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Keep It SimpleJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 3, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a simple arrangement would you like to hear?