News and InterviewsRaffaella’s debut album is a labor of loveCecilia Johnson and Zoe Prinds-Flash • Aug 12, 2022Live, Raff, Love grew out of a romantic and creative partnership with Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus.
News and InterviewsAdam Turman's artwork anchors community scavenger huntLuke Taylor • Aug 11, 2022Minnesota artist Adam Turman’s original characters provide the framework for a scavenger hunt designed to help locals and visitors discover two communities neighboring Minneapolis.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota musicians shining bright in AugustStaff and Natalia Toledo • Aug 9, 2022New music from Aida Shahghasemi, Yellow Ostrich, Tufawon, the Controversial New ‘Skinny Pill’, and more.
Contemporary underground music of MinnesotaDiane • Aug 7, 2022From indie to hip-hop, hyper-pop to folk music, hear an entire playlist of music dedicated to some of Minnesota’s hidden gems. Artists include Anita Velveeta, Obi Original, Jest, Yellow Ostrich, Products, Craishon, Bad Posture Club, Cult Vibes, Airlands and more.
ReviewsGreil Marcus's critical aim remains sharp in 'More Real Life Rock'Michaelangelo Matos • Aug 5, 2022The rock critic’s newest book, More Real Life Rock: The Wilderness Years, 2014–2021 collects his Top 10 columns published between 2014 and 2021. Anything, anywhere it can be, is culture is his argument: Everyone’s a critic, including performers and colleagues and family members and, indeed, other critics.
Minnesota State FairThe best Minnesota State Fair live music and food menu pairingsAli Elabbady • Aug 4, 2022Do not get stuck at Pitbull feeling hungry. Suggested menus for easy and satisfying fueling up near the Grandstand and the rest of the fair’s music stages.
Lady Midnight, Martin Dosh, and Mankwe Ndosi talk improvisation and creativity on LineCheckDiane • Aug 4, 2022The new episode of LineCheck is all about making art.
Radio Heartland®Matthew French gives us both sides now Mike Pengra • Aug 4, 2022Local singer-songwriter Matthew French visits the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from and talk about his recent two albums, Two Sides: Side One, and Two Sides: Side Two.
Linecheck: a conversation on artmaking; new music from Student 1, Aida ShahghasemiDiane • Jul 31, 2022Hear excerpts from Linecheck, a conversation about the artmaking process with Martin Dosh, Mankwe Ndosi and Lady Midnight. These three genre-defying musicians discuss the practices they use to harness creativity and bring new forms of art to life. Also, hear a variety of new music from Student 1, Aida Shahghasemi, Guytano, Rank Strangers and more.
WatchFriday Five: Minnesota music videos to entertain your brainDiane • Jul 29, 2022Catch five entertaining new videos by Minnesota artists Just Pete, Lunch Duchess, Taylor Rouge, Jillian Rae, and Yung Gravy.
