PhotosPhotos: Faces of First Avenue's Rock Lottery 2024Laura Buhman • Jul 29, 2024Last 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.
New music from Yam Haus, Bizhiki, Alan Sparhawk and more; Local Live ft. Maygen and the BirdwatcherDiane • Jul 28, 2024Be 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.
PhotosPhotos: Bizhiki debut 'Unbound' album at ParkwayJaida Grey Eagle • Jul 26, 2024Dylan 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.
News and InterviewsBerlin is a Minneapolis music venue that creates unmatched intimacyNatalia Toledo and Bump Opera • Jul 26, 2024Open 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.
PhotosPhotos: Faces of Lutsong Music Festival 2024Aaron Reichow • Jul 23, 2024The 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.
Local Live with MMYYKK; New music from Soul Asylum, FenixDion, and moreDiane • Jul 21, 2024Hear 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.
The Local Show®Interview: Yam Haus go deep on band's history, discuss new musicDiane • Jul 17, 2024Selected 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.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyDirector Dawn Mikkelson provides an inside look at Roller Derby Jill Riley, Nilufer Arsala and Luke Taylor • Jul 16, 2024Minnesota Mean is a new documentary that takes viewers into the exciting world of roller derby — but it also reveals the deep bond the athletes share. Director Dawn Mikkelson visited with Jill Riley, a retired roller derby player, to talk about the new film.
WatchPremiere: Clare Doyle performs unreleased song, “High Again”Luke Taylor and Evan Clark • Jul 15, 2024Clare Doyle and bandmates Kai Brewster and Taylor James Donskey perform a new song recorded live and outdoors in St. Joseph, Minnesota.
Interview with Yam Haus, Local Live ft. Joe Rainey, and moreDiane • Jul 14, 2024Check out Diane’s interview with our new Artist of the Month, indie pop rockers YAM HAUS; The three-piece talk about the course of their budding, yet already remarkable career and more. And just after 9pm hear our next local live session featuring avant-garde pow wow singer Joe Rainey perform at Turf Club during Minnesota Music Month. Also, hear new music from Dua Saleh, Laamar, Clare Doyle Music, Obadiah Gamble Music, Allergen, Upright Forms, and more.
