With December nearly here, it is time to look ahead to the holiday shows in the Twin Cities — from Heiruspecs to Mark Mallman, Caitlyn Smith to the New Standards — that will keep the remainder of 2023 festive and fun for area music fans.

Dada Duende is a unique subscription box service from Minneapolis, combining handmade lathe-cut records with themed visual art and literature, aiming to create a multidisciplinary artistic experience rather than focusing solely on music.

Drew Kinkade is growing his brand with friends and collaborators out of a recently opened space in Minneapolis’ Powderhorn neighborhood.

Following the release of his new memoir, Jesperson discusses his dedicated work in the Minnesota music industry, including with many of the artists who inspired his influential record label, Twin/Tone.

The Hypstrz, Fingerprints, Yipes!, Curtiss A, and the Suicide Commandos — all pioneers of the Midwest’s punk sounds — reunited onstage at the Hopkins Center for the Arts for a gala concert to celebrate the re-release of a landmark 1979 compilation album.

Hear excepts from Diane’s interview with Peter Jesperson, author of Euphoric Recall and co-founder of Minneapolis’ Twin/Tone Records. He talks about his managerial work with The Replacements, the legacy of the music of venue Jay’s Longhorn and much more. Also, continue hearing tracks from our Minnesota Artist of the Month KC Rae’s new solo record Think I’m Gonna Die. In addition, catch debuts from R&B singer Xina, alt-pop singer Mike Kota, Americana/folk artist Humbird, alternative pop musician Rosie, jazz-soul artist extraordinaire Jose James and more. 

Tufawon talked with MPR News guest host Catharine Richert about the inspiration behind his music, from long-distance relationships to protest songs.

For the first time ever, the acclaimed multi-faceted musician and songwriter who formerly fronted Now, Now took full control.

‘Euphoric Recall: A Half Century as a Music Fan, Producer, DJ, Record Executive, and Tastemaker’ is out now, published by Minnesota Historical Society Press.

Hear new music and an interview with our Artist of the Month, KC Rae (of Now, Now), who's new record "Think I'm Gonna Die" is out now. Also hear new tracks from hip-hop artist Dwynell Roland, alt-pop/R&B artist DNM, comedian/alternative musician Kareem Rahma, and indie-pop/emo band Remo Drive. Also hear music from all 10 artists featured on our November Scouting Report, including Bugsy, VIAL and more on The Current.