The Chart Show: Fontaines D.C. debut "Marianne" at No. 2 Sep 3, 2026Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.
Why I write about musical failures, and how that led me to the StrokesSteven Hyden • Sep 3, 2026Steven Hyden’s latest book, ‘Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of The Strokes (And Rock ‘N’ Roll)’ is out Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Sept. 3 in Music History: Weezer played the Minnesota State Fair in 2011 and in 2016 Sep 3, 2026Mitch Miller had a No. 1 single with a song written in 1853; Ringo returned to the Beatles after a little time off; Fats Domino was rescued from post-Katrina New Orleans; Donovan went to No. 1 with a song that became one of the first examples of psychedelia; and Weezer played the State Fair in 2011 and in 2016, Today in Music History.
Root Beer Break: MinnesotaJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 3, 2026For today’s 5:30 Root Beer Break, what songs that reference Minnesota would you like to hear?
Sept. 2 in Music History: The B-52s and Violent Femmes played the Minnesota State Fair Sep 2, 2026The Doors recorded their first demos; Bjork slept through a house break-in; the Rolling Stones recorded their cover of a Willie Dixon song; and two alternative-rock icons performed at the Minnesota State Fair, Today in Music History.
Root Beer Break: Get FloatyJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 2, 2026For today’s 5:30 Root Beer Break, what songs related to floats or floating would you like to hear?
10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for September 2026Diane, Anna Devine, Macie Rasmussen, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Sep 1, 2026New music from Good Morning Bedlam, Real Numbers, Kion Rose, and more.
Sept. 1 in Music History: The Bangles performed at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Sep 1, 2026Jerry Reed passed away; Atlantic Records bought Ray Charles' contract; Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery auditioned for radio; U2 released their first record; Mick Jones left the Clash; Tina Turner had her first No. 1 hit; influential punk and new wave act Blondie signed to Chrysalis Records, and Barry Gibb was born, Today in Music History.
Root Beer Break: Fair SongsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 1, 2026For today’s 5:30 Root Beer Break, what songs that evoke the spirit of the fair would you like to hear?
Mon Rovîa: Tiny Desk ConcertIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Sep 1, 2026In this moving performance, Mon Rovîa's soft, clear voice tackles difficult, yet poignant stories from his own life and the world.
