Bands/Artists From Minnesota!

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Ladies and Gentlemen, the Suburbs.

Life is Like

 

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New albums from a former locals Bob Mould & Gary Louris:

Two renowned Minnesota rock expats announce new solo albums for 2025

Bob Mould of Hüsker Dü fame and the Jayhawks’ Gary Louris will release records this spring, with gigs to follow.

www.startribune.com

Very happy to see the Bob Mould Trio will be back in tow (though I'm never disappointed by a solo show either).

 

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This is whole Paul Westerberg package in just 1 clip of this Replacement's tune that was also featured in Say Anything.

Within Your Reach

 

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Happy Birthday wishes to honor Jayhawks & Golden Smog member Gary Louris who turned 70 today.

That makes him exactly twice as old as the lyrical reference in this one from Sound of Lies.
Big Star

 

[Ope3]

Quite a gimmick for KQ92 to play Soul Asylum's Somebody to Shove on a loop this past Tuesday.

I bailed on KQ completely, circa 1989. I've gone decades without even having 92.5 programmed in my favorite stations on my FM dial in the car.

Interesting that now they are going to play the music that I sought out on other stations/outlets at that time.

Like, literally the same 90s music.

KQRS 92.5 FM relaunches with more ‘90s alt-rock and familiar new DJs

Ex-staffers from the Current and Cities 97 will join Steve Gorman on air as the classic rock radio station aims for more Gen X listeners.

www.startribune.com

 

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Quite a gimmick for KQ92 to play Soul Asylum's Somebody to Shove on a loop this past Tuesday.

I bailed on KQ completely, circa 1989. I've gone decades without even having 92.5 programmed in my favorite stations on my FM dial in the car.

Interesting that now they are going to play the music that I sought out on other stations/outlets at that time.

Like, literally the same 90s music.

KQRS 92.5 FM relaunches with more ‘90s alt-rock and familiar new DJs

Ex-staffers from the Current and Cities 97 will join Steve Gorman on air as the classic rock radio station aims for more Gen X listeners.

www.startribune.com

I'm with you. Hated the morning show so much.... Haven't even given it a thought for 20+ years. I might now, though.

 

[Frink]

Quite a gimmick for KQ92 to play Soul Asylum's Somebody to Shove on a loop this past Tuesday.

I bailed on KQ completely, circa 1989. I've gone decades without even having 92.5 programmed in my favorite stations on my FM dial in the car.

Interesting that now they are going to play the music that I sought out on other stations/outlets at that time.

Like, literally the same 90s music.

KQRS 92.5 FM relaunches with more ‘90s alt-rock and familiar new DJs

Ex-staffers from the Current and Cities 97 will join Steve Gorman on air as the classic rock radio station aims for more Gen X listeners.

www.startribune.com

Seems like a smart move with their audience getting so old. They needed to target us spry 50 somethings.

I checked in on it today for a minute and it was indeed weird to hear Depeche mode on KQ

 

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Seems like a smart move with their audience getting so old. They needed to target us spry 50 somethings.

I checked in on it today for a minute and it was indeed weird to hear Depeche mode on KQ

I tried them twice yesterday. Bush and then Dire Straits. Don't know what to think.

 

[Frink]

I tried them twice yesterday. Bush and then Dire Straits. Don't know what to think.

 

[Ope3]

I tried them twice yesterday. Bush and then Dire Straits. Don't know what to think.

Yeah, I tuned in and got Kiss, Billy Idol, Genesis & Velvet Underground.

 

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Yeah, I tuned in and got Kiss, Billy Idol, Genesis & Velvet Underground.

One good one...

 

[Ope3]

One good one...

Today's sampling:

Cracker
Rolling Stones
Cure
Billy Idol again (different song)
Foo Fighters

All of that is fine, but is it any different than what they were playing up to last month?!?

 

[tikited]

Today's sampling:

Cracker
Rolling Stones
Cure
Billy Idol again (different song)
Foo Fighters

All of that is fine, but is it any different than what they were playing up to last month?!?

I heard Soft Cell, U2 and then Stevie Nicks.

 

[Slim Tubby]

Today's sampling:

Cracker
Rolling Stones
Cure
Billy Idol again (different song)
Foo Fighters

All of that is fine, but is it any different than what they were playing up to last month?!?

Give me a heads up when they play one of the following:

"Cuts You Up" - Peter Murphy
"Blue Monday" - New Order
"Monkey Gone To Heaven" - Pixies

 

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Give me a heads up when they play one of the following:

"Cuts You Up" - Peter Murphy
"Blue Monday" - New Order
"Monkey Gone To Heaven" - Pixies

Recently Played on KQRS

20 Most Recent Songs Played on KQRS View songs further back

www.92kqrs.com

 

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Alan Sparhawk profile.

Minnesota indie-rock hero Alan Sparhawk is still finding his path after Low

The renowned Duluth singer has re-emerged from the loss of his wife and bandmate with two very different solo albums.

www.startribune.com

 

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Hüsker Dü gigs upcoming.

Hometown fans have three to-dos to celebrate Hüsker Dü in concert this spring

Thursday’s Grant Hart tribute in Minneapolis precedes upcoming shows by his old bandmates Bob Mould and Greg Norton.

www.startribune.com

 

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Good article with a slew of local Martin Zellar gigs on tap.

Martin Zellar forced off guitar at Minnesota gigs after ‘playing through a lot of pain’

Osteoarthritis is causing the Gear Daddies frontman to put down his instrument, but his busy summer itinerary shows he’s not retiring from singing.

www.startribune.com

It's a bummer about Zellar's now rather limited ability to play guitar, but having see his son Wilson play a show last year, the kid has chops.

 

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Here's some great Hüsker Dü news.

Surprise EP hints at Minnesota punk legends Hüsker Dü’s 40th anniversary live set

Tunes recorded at First Avenue are the first in a collection of 1985 concert tapes unearthed by Chicago reissue label Numero.

www.startribune.com

 

[GopherJake]

Just caught Nur-D at the Taste of MN. That's a pretty lively show. They are playing several local shows upcoming, including the Fillmore, Hewing Rooftop and Franconia Sculpture Park

Nur-D

Home page of Nur-D, a hip hop artist from Minneapolis/St. Paul. Hip Hop for everyone who has ever felt a little different :)

nurdrocks.com

"Nur-D’s infectious energy and joy shine through, where sharp lyricism, humor, and storytelling come together to create something special. His music is hip-hop with heart, wit, and a message, delivered in a style that’s entirely his own. Boasting a fervent fan base across the US and around the globe, if you haven't heard the name Nur-D yet you certainly will soon."

 

[Ope3]

The Replacements Let it Be is now getting the deluxe treatment.

One of Minnesota’s most revered albums will now be a box set

The Replacements’ 1984 LP ‘Let It Be’ is getting the deluxe treatment, complete with new outtakes and a live recording.

www.startribune.com

I'm sure we'll get Westerberg/Replacements reunion tour to support this project. Nevermind. Unsatisfied.

 

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The Replacements Let it Be is now getting the deluxe treatment.

One of Minnesota’s most revered albums will now be a box set

The Replacements’ 1984 LP ‘Let It Be’ is getting the deluxe treatment, complete with new outtakes and a live recording.

www.startribune.com

I'm sure we'll get Westerberg/Replacements reunion tour to support this project. Nevermind. Unsatisfied.

One of my favorites of all time.

 

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One of my favorites of all time.

It's way up there for me too. It's pretty hard for me to differenciate Let it Be with either Tim or Pleased to Meet Me as my favorite Replacements album.

My vote probably rides with whichever I listened to most recently.

 

[Spaulding!No!]

Mouth Guitar Guy. Awful