There was a lot of mojo working at the Xcel Energy Center last night. Just some great vibes. Don’t take my word for it, though: that was the pronouncement of Tom Petty himself, walking onstage and welcoming the packed arena with open arms. At Petty’s level — 80 million records sold, 15 years of membership…

Warner Music Group is hopping on the vinyl bus and offering cold beer to customers who join them. On June 10, Warner’s two-year-old annual Record Store Crawl hits Minneapolis for the first time. A coach bus will escort up to 40 vinyl connoisseurs to the Electric Fetus, Mill City Sound, Down in the Valley, Barely Brothers, and…

FREEWIFI, “Ego” Say hey to one of Minnesota’s hottest crews. FREEWIFI — Tha Rift, J. Plaza, and Daddy Dinero — just signed with Rostrum Records and played Soundset 2017. “We are three different MCs from different walks of life, but we connected through social media and phones before we connected in person,” Tha Rift said. In their…

Along with their retro shop design and generously stuffed pastries, Glam Doll Donuts is also known for creating distinctive star-shaped doughnuts replicating the exterior of First Avenue. These special treats are often delivered backstage for artists performing at the iconic Minneapolis venue, doubling as advertising for the four-year-old brand when the artists inevitably share snaps of…

Ever wished there was a way for you to musically express your passion for those delightfully refreshing sparkling water drinks known as LaCroix? Well, Chicago rapper Big Dipper has you covered with the release of his seductive new track, “LaCroix Boi.” The single, which was just released today, is a R&B slow jam that serves…

Jay’s Longhorn Bar was only open for a few years in downtown Minneapolis, but during that time it became the center of a booming punk and independent rock scene. “It was a little bit like CBGB with Cheers mixed into it,” remembered regular Sharon Samuels. Not only did local legends like Hüsker Dü and Curtiss A and…

What do Minnesota musician Mick Sterling and a drum medley from the Beatles’ Abbey Road album have in common? Together, they may just break a world record. Sterling, known for his soul R&B group Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers, wants 1,000 drummers to join him on Harriet Island on Sept. 20 for his event “Let…

Members of the New Power Generation have announced a trio of Prince tribute concerts. They’ll fill the Fine Line Music Cafe with Prince hits and fellowship on June 8, 9, and 10. Vocalist Julius Collins — who joined the band Michael Bland assembled for last month’s Memorial Street Party — will be part of the Fine Line shows,…

No, Pusha T didn’t go on when he was supposed to. Neither did “Caroline” up-and-comer Aminé. T.I. started 20 minutes late, Ty Dolla $ign’s set slipped a few hours following a flight delay, and Lil Uzi Vert cancelled altogether. That’s not taking into account Mac Miller, who dropped out after the recent Manchester bombing (Miller…

You oughta know: the Alanis Morissette album Jagged Little Pill is being made into a stage musical of the same name, set for a 2018 debut. In addition to several songs from the 1995 hit album, the musical will include other songs from Morissette’s career. The musical will premiere at the prestigious American Repertory Theater in Cambridge,…