The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Lucky Penny DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 23, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention pennies or good or bad luck do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsMaggie Rogers takes a nostalgic Southwest road trip with 'Don't Forget Me'Sam Briger • May 22, 2024In 2021, burnt out from the intensity of her early career, Rogers considered quitting music entirely. Instead, she took a detour — to Harvard Divinity School. Her new album is Don't Forget Me.
News and InterviewsCharlie Parr embraces a new approach on 'Little Sun'Joel Swenson • May 22, 2024The Minnesota-based singer-songwriter discusses what inspired his 18th album and why he took a new approach to recording it. Parr will perform on Sunday, June 2, at Grand Old Day in St. Paul
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: World Goth DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 22, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Goth songs would you like to hear?
Reviews'SNL' just wrapped its 49th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guestsStephen Thompson • May 21, 2024From Billie Eilish to Bad Bunny, JT to J.Lo, boygenius to Ice Spice, here they are: the home-run performances, the solid base hits and the outright whiffs.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: flowersJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 21, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about flowers do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsWith age and sobriety, Michael McDonald is ready to get personalTonya Mosley • May 20, 2024McDonald says that earlier in his career, he tended to avoid writing about himself directly in songs. He opens up about his life and career in the memoir, What a Fool Believes.
PhotosPhotos: Pokey LaFarge plays a spirited Microshow at the Amsterdam Bar & HallSteven Cohen and Luke Taylor • May 20, 2024Friday night at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul, Pokey LaFarge and his band ignited the crowd during a generous and lively Microshow.
ReviewsThe Decemberists skillfully showcase new material and old favorites in St. PaulMacie Rasmussen • May 20, 2024The band returned to Palace Theatre with musicianship and a comforting presence. Chicago-based Ratboys opened up.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: WolvesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 20, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs mentioning wolves would you like to hear?