News and InterviewsBruce Springsteen releases anti-ICE protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis'Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Jan 28, 2026On Wednesday Bruce Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis,' a protest song condemning the violence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis.
Today In Music HistoryJan. 28 in Music History: Happy birthday, Sarah McLachlan Jan 28, 2026Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboard player Billy Powell died at the age of 56; Jamaican electronics musician King Tubby was born today in 1941; and Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' went No. 1, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Lilith FairJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 28, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists who performed at Lilith Fair would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryJan. 27 in Music History: Happy birthday to Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies Jan 27, 2026Elvis Presley's single, "Heartbreak Hotel" was released by RCA Records, Frank Sinatra played a benefit show at Carnegie Hall in New York City for Martin Luther King, Stevie Wonder had his first No. 1 hit in a decade with "Superstition", and John Lennon wrote, recorded and mixed his new single "Instant Karma!", Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Hot TeaJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 27, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to gossip would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsMinnesota drummers play frigid gig on Minneapolis bridge to support mutual aidReed Fischer • Jan 26, 2026More than 30 drummers who play in Minnesota bands got together on Friday to raise awareness for COPAL, a local organization helping immigrant families. Performance organizer Noah Levy gathered them at the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsNur-D releases statement, "I am currently safe," after being detained by ICE Reed Fischer • Jan 26, 2026The Twin Cities musician was detained by federal agents in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
Today In Music HistoryJan. 26 in Music History: Beach House released 'Teen Dream' Jan 26, 2026Eddie Van Halen was born, Bishop Burke prohibited the dance of the devil "The Twist", Ringo Starr went No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with his version of "You're Sixteen", Queen had their second U.K. No. 1 with "Innuendo", and Buddy Holly's first recording session for Decca Records took place in Nashville, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Twee PopJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 26, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be described as twee would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Jonah Kagen gives raw performance at Fine LineTony Nelson • Jan 23, 2026The Georgia-bred singer-songwriter performed in Minneapolis on Thursday, Jan. 22, in support of his ‘Sunflowers and Leather’ album. It features his hit single “God Needs the Devil.”