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Coffee Break: Rocktober

Music fans at the Fine Line in Minneapolis on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Music fans at the Fine Line in Minneapolis on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.Laura Buhman for MPR

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

October 01, 2024

The day is finally here — Rocktober is upon us! There are TONS of shows headed to the Twin Cities this month, so we’ll be highlighting (just some) of the shows coming to town for the rest of the week.

Be sure to sign up for your chance to pick up a pair of tickets to one of the upcoming shows. Meanwhile, let’s go ahead and highlight some of the artists who will be performing during Rocktober — with music!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists coming to town in Rocktober would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played
Fontaines D.C. – Jackie Down The Line
Mdou Moctar – Afrique Victime
Chromeo – Hot Mess
Air – Kelly Watch The Stars
JD McPherson – Fire Bug
Hippo Campus – Souls