ReviewsRoyel Otis take a nostalgic indie-pop spin at First AvenueMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 16, 2024The Australian group played their second Twin Cities show of 2024 on Sunday, Sept. 15. Chicago indie rockers Friko opened up.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Hispanic Heritage MonthJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who are Hispanic or Latino would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsInterview: Joe P brings 'Garden State Vampire' out of the basementJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2024New Jersey singer-songwriter Joe P checks in with Jill Riley about the making of his debut full-length album, and also about why he’s so proud to be from New Jersey.
Today In Music HistorySeptember 16 in Music History: Happy birthday, Justine Frischmann of Elastica Sep 16, 2024Led Zeppelin displaced the Beatles from their seven-year hold on Melody Maker's best group title; Topper Headon was released from jail; Bob Dylan topped the album chart; and 'Rapper's Delight' was released, Today in Music History.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: SuperstitionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 13, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention or reference superstitions would you like to hear?
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: George JonesMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Sep 13, 2024This week we spotlight country singer George Jones, an artist who is among the most notable performers not only in country music history, but in popular music history as well.
Today In Music HistorySeptember 13 in Music History: Happy birthday, Fiona Apple Sep 13, 2024Sting made his onstage acting debut; The Beatles picked up a couple of Grammys; Bruce Springsteen put out 'Born To Run'; Fiona Apple was born; and 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' went No. 1, Today in Music History.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Guster breeze into Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Keep Going" Sep 12, 2024Guster reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame for the first time with "Keep Going," ending a 10-week run at No. 8. Charli XCX’s "Apple" debuts in the top 10 with Lucius not far behind as Jack White and Mavis Staples climb the chart.
ReviewsBlack Pumas delight at Surly Festival Field Luke Taylor and Laura Buhman • Sep 12, 2024Wednesday night in Minneapolis, Black Pumas frontman Eric Burton told the crowd, “This place elevates our music to another dimension.” Playing outdoors at Surly Festival Field in a swirl of music and lights, Black Pumas proceeded to do exactly that.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Wishful ReunionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 12, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands that you wish would get back together would you like to hear?