Trampled by Turtles singer Dave Simonett releases his first solo album under his own name March 16, 2020 After almost 20 years leading the Duluth-based bluegrass rock band Trampled by Turtles, singer and guitarist Dave Simonett just released what could be -- depending on how you look at it -- his first or his third solo album. Simonett's latest collection 'Red Tail' is much lighter and more open to interpretation than two he issued as Dead Man Winter.
Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, provocateur and industrial music co-creator, dead at 70 March 15, 2020 The Manchester-raised artist was an invariably complicated and controversial figure, said to exert an unhealthy level of control over their collaborators.
DJ J. Blase on the art of mixing March 10, 2020 Once a corporate banker, DJ J. Blase has risen in the ranks of Twin Cities DJs. In this interview with Jeffrey Bissoy, DJ J. Blase talks about how he got into the field, about how he prepares for gigs, about why Blase N Friends does it better, the importance of getting the vibe right, and his pride in donating time to DJ for school-age kids.
Swamp Dogg on reinvention, country music and getting another Rolls-Royce March 9, 2020 NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to the longtime outsider soul artist about his new country-influenced album 'Sorry You Couldn't Make It,' which features contributions from Bon Iver, Polica and Jenny Lewis.
Nashville's music community bands together for benefit concert March 7, 2020 In the wake of the devastating tornado that ripped through Middle Tennessee, Nashville musicians and artists are rallying to provide relief to survivors. A benefit concert featuring Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Dan Auerbach, Yola and other luminaries will be held Monday, March 9 in Nashville.
Austin cancels SXSW because of coronavirus March 6, 2020 'We are devastated to share this news with you,' organizers said in a statement. 'The show must go on is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place.'
Future 'Superstar' Caroline Rose on confronting the pitfalls of fame March 5, 2020 NPR's Rachel Martin talks to the Americana-songwriter-turned-pop-star about her new concept album, which fictionalizes her own experiences with fame.
Deadly tornado leaves Nashville's music community reeling - and sticking together March 4, 2020 East Nashville, where many artists and industry folks work and live, was hit particularly hard by the tornado that swept through the city in the early hours of Tuesday.
Tornadoes in Tennessee kill at least 24, cause widespread damage in Nashville March 3, 2020 State officials say the overnight twisters damaged buildings and roads across multiple counties. Thousands are without power, and a state of emergency remains in effect.
The Recording Academy fires Deborah Dugan, its short-lived leader March 2, 2020 The organization behind the Grammys announced Monday that it had fired Dugan, who was at the Academy for only five months, saying that an investigation found 'multitudes' of complaints against her.