Lorde has let the world grow up alongside her since her teens, and in this chapter, she seeks to grow beyond the heartbreak and turmoil of her adolescence and share her journey to connect to the world far beyond her place in it.


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Album of the Week: Lorde, 'Solar Power'

Album of the Week

Frankie Valli had a No. 1 hit with 'Grease'; Ottawa declared it 'Paul Anka Day'; Sonny Bono entered politics officially; Blur had their first U.K. No. 1 single; Seal scored a great hit with the help of Batman; and Shirley Manson was born, Today in Music History.


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Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Shirley Manson

Much as we hoped it would be different, students from preschoolers to collegiates are returning to in-person learning with a pandemic that continues to rage. How can we support our students and be mindful of their mental as well as physical health?


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Wellness Wednesday: Supporting students as they return to school in a pandemic

Home Discovery

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CAAMP at the Palace Theatre

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The Gig List: Caamp, Lauren Daigle, San Halo

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The Gig List: Flogging Molly, Violent Femmes, Davina & The Vagabonds

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ROCKThe Rolling Stones (NEW DATE)

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First Annual Hallowhiskey Party at O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co., hosted by The Current

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Michigander - MicroShow Performance for The Current

Michigander - Better (Live Microshow Performance)

Michigander - Misery (Live Microshow Performance)

Michigander - Reds (Live Microshow Performance)

Michigander - OK (Live Microshow Performance)

Michigander - Saturday (Live Microshow Performance)

Michigander - East Chicago, IN (Live Microshow Performance)

Michigander - Let Down (Live Microshow Performance)

"It's good to be playing music again," said Jason Singer of Detroit's Michigander, who took the stage at Icehouse in Minneapolis with a seven-song #MicroShow set from across their discography, including tracks from their latest release, 'Everything Will Be OK Eventually'.


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Michigander perform a seven-song #MicroShow set

Michigander perform a seven-song #MicroShow set at Icehouse

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died on Tuesday, played with a deceptively simple style that took some fans time to appreciate.


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Appreciating Charlie Watts, the Rolling Stones' understated drum master

Elvis welcomed the Beatles into his home; Brian Epstein died at home in London; George Michael scored his eighth U.S. No. 1 single; Stevie Ray Vaughan died in Wisconsin; Alex Lifeson of Rush celebrates a birthday; and Pearl Jam released their debut album, 'Ten', Today in Music History.


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Today in Music History: The 30th Anniversary of Pearl Jam's 'Ten'

Check out the latest releases from Parquet Courts and Bedouine, and discover the new sounds of Hana Vu, Bakar, Why Not and KUNZITE.


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Hear new songs by Parquet Courts, Bedouine, Hana Vu, Bakar, Why Not and KUNZITE

Happy first day of the Minnesota State Fair! So many concerts, so many new foods to try, so many booths to visit. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the sights, sounds and smells of the fair?


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Toure's 'Nothing Compares 2 U: An Oral History of Prince' and Duane Tudahl's 'Prince and the Parade and Sign O' The Times Era Studio Sessions: 1985 and 1986' both shed revealing light on a fascinating period in the late icon's career.


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Rock and Roll Book Club: Touré and Duane Tudahl make important contributions to the Prince library

Leon Bridges, Big Red Machine, and Jon Batiste slide up into the top five passing Charlie Parr and Bad Bad Hats.  H.E.R. is the greatest gainer this week moving to #12 after debuting on the chart last week next to Faye Webster and Chicano Batman.


The Chart Show: Voters hit the gas on "Motorbike"

The life and work of actor Val Kilmer is captured - much of it by Kilmer's own video camera over the course of his career - in the new documentary, 'Val,' from Amazon Studios.


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Listen to Looch: Val Kilmer documentary 'Val' is filled with surprises

Bassist Tommy Stinson talks with Jim McGuinn on the fortieth anniversary of the Replacements' debut album.


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Tommy Stinson on 'Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash,' Bob Stinson's guitar playing, and surviving COVID

Vote every week for your top five tracks (and enter our weekly ticket giveaway while you're at it), then tune in Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. CT to see if your favorites make the Chart Show!
