Hear our in-studio session and interview with Minneapolis pop singer Raffaella; local holiday music from Sarah Morris, Mayyadda, Now, Now, and more; plus all 10 artists featured on our December Scouting Report.

Check out new books from Dessa, Kyle “Guante” Myre, Greil Marcus, and more.

New music from Palms Psalm, Maddie Thies, Folios, and more.

Hear music from Charmme, Emily Haavik, Josh Lubovich, The Farsights, and more.

Hear Local Show host Diane’s favorite Minnesota songs of 2022 featuring an ecelctic mix of genres, from hip-hop to bluegrass, rock ‘n’ roll to electronica, pop to indie. We’ll highlight 2022 releases from music scene veterans like Trampled by Turtles, Polica, Chastity Brown, Hippo Campus and Cloud Cult. And we’ll also call attention to new buzzed about artists like Ricki Monique, Zora, Joe Rainey, Raffaella and much more.

From handmixers to paintings, thrift stores to online shops, check out these holiday shopping ideas courtesy of local artists Ber, D'Lourdes, and Mayyadda.

After 11 years, Big Jess, Mad Son, and DJ Willy Lose are back with 'Evolve.’

Powwow singer Joe Rainey performed three tracks from the critically acclaimed 2022 record Niineta at The Current. During his visit, Local Show host Diane also talked with Rainey, from Minneapolis and now based in Wisconsin, about the inspiration for this unique collaboration, as well as his aspirations to uplift and amplify Native culture.

For the release of the alt-punk band’s second album, ‘Tom,’ they connected with legendary Philadelphia producer Will Yip. Then they reconnected for the new ‘Live at Studio 4’ EP.

As we approach the heart of the holidays, there are plenty of shows happening around town to make the days ahead more musical.