The same day the newly elected Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega was sworn into office, she also released a hip-hop EP, Capitolio, inspired by her campaign run, motherhood, community, and day-to-day living. Local Show host Diane spoke in-depth with Isa about her relationship with hip-hop and community, and what motivated her to run for office.

Listen to songs from Charmme, Seyi and the 3 Producers, Sadkin, Pez, Dead Man Winter, and more.

Host Diane interviews Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega. The same day she was sworn into office, she also released a hip-hop EP, “Capitolio,” inspired by her campaign run, motherhood, community, and day-to-day living. Diane spoke in-depth with Isa about her relationship with hip-hop and community, and what motivated her to run for office. Also hear music from 18th Anniversary headliners Semisonic, a 1994 throwback from Low, music from First Avenue's Best New Bands artist Killusonline, and much more.

From their Minneapolis practice space, band members talk about their first (barely) pre-pandemic show, their punk and indie roots, and what’s influencing their upcoming album.

Now enjoying its second year of hosting the World Snow Sculpting Championship, the city of Stillwater, Minn., prepares to welcome teams of artists from eight countries for four days of impressive creation.

Mark your calendar for these events to layer up and get active in the great outdoors this winter.

‘New Rays from an Old Sun,’ due out on January 27, draws inspiration from personal events, a strong desire for human connection, the pandemic, and political turmoil of the past few years.

Hear music from Emma Jeanne, Portage, Nat Harvie, Lion or Gazelle, Toby Thomas Churchill and more.

Hear all 10 artists featured on our January Scouting Report. This monthly feature spotlights artists who caught our ears with their new and noteworthy projects. From classically trained instrumentalist J.E. Sunde to internationally recognized pop singer Libianca to underground indie band Caution -- the one thing these artists have in common is that they reside in Minnesota. Also, hear new music from Turn Turn Turn, Velvet Negroni, Mullet, Lazerbeak and more.

The group, led by singer-guitarist Julia Eubanks, will perform at First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2022 show on Friday, Jan. 20.