New music from Bizhiki, Alan Sparhawk, Papa Mbye, Superior Siren, and more.

Join The Current, Carbon Sound, Radio Heartland, The Local Show, and all of our friends at Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 22, through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2).

Listen to Diane’s interview with our new Artist of the Month – folk musician Humbird. The ambitious, well-traveled, community-devotee songwriter dug deep into the psychology of her gritty new album "Right On". Also hear exciting new music from Lutalo, Hippo Campus, Ant (of Atmosphere), Sonja Midtune, Stacked Like Pancakes and more. Additionally, hear our next Local Live session with indie-folk artist Lucy Michelle.

Last week, 25 local musicians were drafted into five new bands, and then had 48 hours to create original music to perform on the mainroom stage on Friday, July 26.

Be the first to hear “Color You In” a powerful, catchy indie rock song by our artist of the month Yam Haus. Also hear debuts from singer-songwriters Hemma and Anna Graves; as well as local supergroup Bizhiki, featuring pow-wow singer Joe Rainey and multi-faceted musician and producer Sean Carey of Bon Iver; Then just after 9pm check out our next local live session featuring Americana band Maygen and the Birdwatcher, performed live at Turf Club during Minnesota Music Month. 

Dylan Bizhikiins, Joe Rainey, and Sean Carey celebrated the release of their debut album, Unbound, with a performance at Parkway Theater in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 24.

Open every night, except Tuesdays, the 85-capacity nightclub in North Loop has quickly built a reputation as a supportive environment for local and national performers.

The 2024 Lutsong Music Festival took place July 18-21 in Lutsen, Minnesota. The third annual running of the fest at Caribou Highlands and North Shore Winery.

Hear soul, R&B extraordinaire Mmyykk’s performance at Amsterdam Bar & Hall during Minnesota Music Month. Also hear new music from veteran alt rockers Soul Asylum, who’ve just announced the release of their 13th studio album Slowly but Shirly set to drop this fall.  Also hear new songs from FenixDion, 26 BATS, Seven Pines, Colin Bracewell, Willow Waters and more.

Selected as The Local Show’s Artist of the Month for July, Yam Haus spoke with host Diane ahead of their upcoming performance at Basilica Block Party.