PhotosPhotos: Yola puts on spectacular performance at First AvenueTony Nelson • May 27, 2025The English singer-songwriter stopped in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 24, on her Sovereign Soul tour. Clovers Daughter was the opening act.
Today In Music HistoryMay 27 in Music History: Happy birthday to André 3000 May 27, 2025Buddy Holly and the Crickets released their first record and only single to make it to No. 1; The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is released; and Andre 3000 of Outkast and Siouxsie Sioux were born, today in music history.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: S-P-E-L-LJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 27, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with spelling would you like to hear?
News and Interviews10 years later, Sufjan Stevens offers a startling reevaluation of 'Carrie & Lowell'Robin Hilton • May 27, 2025In a conversation with All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton, Stevens shares a complex and conflicted view of the album he wrote about his mother in the wake of her death from cancer. Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.
The Current's Summer Gig List Giveaway May 27, 2025The Current is giving away tickets to 38 shows happening throughout the summer of 2025. Fill in our form for your chance to win tickets to one or more of these concerts.
News and InterviewsBig summer concerts: Minnesota outdoor live music guide for 2025Staff • May 26, 2025Use this summer-long guide to find outdoor music events at amphitheaters, festivals, stadiums, parks, rooftops, block parties, patios, and more in the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and a few outside our borders.
Today In Music HistoryMay 26 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Lauryn Hill May 26, 2025The original "Twist and Shout" by the Isley Brothers was released; The Beatles recorded "Yellow Submarine" at Abbey Road studios in London; John and Yoko began an eight-day "bed-in" to promote world peace; and Lauryn Hill was born, today in music history.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Stevie Nicks goes soloMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 23, 2025Our Classic Americana pick spotlights a breakthrough solo single by Stevie Nicks, who brought in some friends to help her roll it out.
Today In Music HistoryMay 23 in Music History: The Rembrandts release "I'll Be There For You" May 23, 2025The Grateful Dead performed their first concert outside of North America; Smashing Pumpkins called it quits; Noel Gallagher walked out on Oasis; the Beatles invented the music video; and Steve Lacy was born, today in music history.
News and InterviewsWhat's the best way for a music fan to support their favorite artists?Ann Powers • May 22, 2025In 2025, fandom is complicated. Music is at nearly everyone's fingertips. Concert ticket prices are through the roof. Some fans take devotion to new extremes. What do we owe to the artists we love?