Interview: BrownMark talks about Prince, the Revolution, and his new memoir September 22, 2020 BrownMark, bass player for the Revolution, is the author of a new memoir titled 'My Life in the Purple Kingdom.' Local Show host Andrea Swensson interviewed the artist about the book, his relationship with Prince, and his reflections on the need for racial justice.
Wellness Wednesday: Joseph Lee of Hazelden Betty Ford September 16, 2020 The romanticization of intense pain as necessary for great art is longstanding. It is also, according to Dr. Joseph Lee, medical director for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's youth services, not entirely accurate. It is more than possible to create art while in recovery.
Rock and Roll Book Club: In 'Utopia Avenue,' novelist David Mitchell imagines a band that never went around the bend September 10, 2020 In 'Utopia Avenue,' novelist David Mitchell - author of 'Cloud Atlas' - imagines a gentler, kinder experience for a band that emerges from the late '60s psychedelic scene in London.
Virtual Session: Beabadoobee September 3, 2020 Beatrice Laus, known as Beabadoobee joined us from London to talk to Mary Lucia about her influences, what led her to writing music, and her thoughts on Charlie Brown. She'll also be performing songs from her upcoming record, Fake It Flowers.
Wellness Wednesday: Master gardener Julie Weisenhorn September 2, 2020 Jill Riley interviews master gardener Julie Weisenhorn, who talks about how spending time with nature can help our minds and bodies.
Music News: Music world works to guard mental and physical health in COVID era August 27, 2020 As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip the planet, the music world is working to protect the mental and physical health of artists and fans. A 'test' concert in Germany sought to pave the way towards a return to live music.
Trying to fund, and found, a venue for 'radical freedom of expression' in Minneapolis August 12, 2020 Three longtime members of the Minneapolis music scene are trying to start a new venue aimed at fostering art from marginalized communities there.
Stream Taylor Swift's new album, 'Folklore' July 24, 2020 Swift's eighth studio album -- recorded in isolation and announced just a day before it was released -- features collaborations with members of The National and Bon Iver.
Sophia Eris, Lady Midnight, and DJ Keezy launch campaign to fund new venue July 1, 2020 Sophia Eris, Lady Midnight, and DJ Keezy have launched a $5 million crowdfunding campaign to open what would be the only professional music venue in Minneapolis owned by women of color. The proposed venue’s name: Auntie’s. “With the recent uprising ignited from the murder of George Floyd combined with accusations of abuse in the music…
Friday Five: UPRISING, Andre Cymone, and more new Minnesota music videos June 26, 2020 This is the last edition of Friday Five in its current iteration. Moving forward it will be replaced by a longer, biweekly post about one music video including conversations with the artists behind both the music and the videos. Continue to send submissions to fridayfive [at] mpr.org for consideration! UPRISING – “A.Y.R.D.” An all-star list…