The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Gillian Welch, 1956 Gibson J-50Luke Taylor, Evan Clark and Josh Sauvageau • Mar 3, 2025Singer-songwriter Gillian Welch talks about how a guitar she bought just after she released her first album has been her touring mainstay ever since.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: State SongsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 3, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you think should be on the official playlist of Minnesota?
In MemoriamAngie Stone, soul singer who broke ground in hip-hop, dies at 63Kristin Wright • Mar 3, 2025Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer who rose to fame in the late 1970s, was known for hits like "No More Rain" and "Wish I Didn't Miss You. She was killed in a road collision in Alabama on Saturday.
News and InterviewsOscars 2025: The complete list of winnersDhanika Pineda • Mar 3, 2025Anora won five Academy Awards, including best picture. Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin won best supporting actress and actor. Flow and No Other Land won best animated feature film and best documentary.
In MemoriamDavid Johansen, who fronted the New York Dolls, dies at 75Annie Zaleski • Mar 1, 2025Johansen, a pioneer in punk music who found solo success under the moniker Buster Poindexter, died on Friday. His family announced last month that he had been in treatment for advanced stage cancer.
PhotosPhotos: Poliça and Papa Mbye kick it at First AvenueDaniela Buvat • Feb 28, 2025The Twin Cities-based acts performed for soccer and music fans alike at Minnesota United FC’s third annual Bangers-Only Ball, on Thursday, Feb. 27, at First Avenue.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: The BRIT AwardsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 28, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what 2025 BRIT Award-nominated artists would you like to hear?
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: J.B. LenoirMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 28, 2025Our Classic Americana pick this week celebrates Chicago-based bluesman J.B. Lenoir, an artist who spoke out for Civil Rights in his songs.
In MemoriamTwin Cities musicians remember legendary bassist Heath HenjumReed Fischer • Feb 27, 2025Heath Henjum, a steadfast member of several Twin Cities rock groups, has died. Over the past three decades, he played with the Hopefuls, the Beatifics, Vicious Vicious, Little Man, and several other groups.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Ber goes to No. 1 with "Oh, To Be Cool" Feb 27, 2025Minnesota artist Ber’s latest single takes the cool spot at No. 1 in the chart this week as Brigitte Calls Me Baby enjoy another Chart Show Hall of Fame induction after 10 weeks with “Too Easy.”