The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: National Climb a Mountain DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 30, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention mountains, hills, summits, peaks or climbing do you want to hear?
Good NewsGood News: Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams shares an inspiring songAyisha Jaffer • Jul 30, 2024This week on Good News on The Current, Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams talks about the powerful influence of a song by the Shangri-Las.
In MemoriamToumani Diabaté plucked the kora's 21 strings. The world fell in love with his musicAaron Cohen • Jul 29, 2024The musician died this month at age 58. His collaborators are paying tribute to "a great artist who belongs to the world.”
PhotosPhotos: Faces of First Avenue's Rock Lottery 2024Laura Buhman • Jul 29, 2024Last week, 25 local musicians were drafted into five new bands, and then had 48 hours to create original music to perform on the mainroom stage on Friday, July 26.
ReviewsFoo Fighters put on electrifying show in MinneapolisJoel Swenson and Laura Buhman • Jul 29, 2024Under the looming threat of thunderstorms, the legendary rock band packed all their hits into an energetic set at Target Field following openers L7 and the Pretenders.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: TeenagersJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 29, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about teenagers or being a teen would you like to hear?
Prince40 years after 'Purple Rain,' Prince’s band remembers how the movie came togetherEric Deggans • Jul 27, 2024Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.
PhotosPhotos: Bizhiki debut 'Unbound' album at ParkwayJaida Grey Eagle • Jul 26, 2024Dylan Bizhikiins, Joe Rainey, and Sean Carey celebrated the release of their debut album, Unbound, with a performance at Parkway Theater in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 24.
PhotosPhotos: The Wild Feathers rock Sociable Cider WerksJuliet Farmer • Jul 26, 2024Nashville rockers The Wild Feathers played to a packed patio at Sociable Cider Werks in northeast Minneapolis on Thursday, July 25. The band’s latest album, Sirens, arrives on October 4.
News and InterviewsBerlin is a Minneapolis music venue that creates unmatched intimacyNatalia Toledo and Bump Opera • Jul 26, 2024Open every night, except Tuesdays, the 85-capacity nightclub in North Loop has quickly built a reputation as a supportive environment for local and national performers.