Home StoriesA firsthand account of hip-hop's early days in Minnesota Derrick Stevens • Aug 7, 2023Derrick Stevens shares his firsthand experience as a witness to and participant in the birth of hip-hop and in its emergence in the Twin Cities.
89 DaysThe Pizza Lucé Block Party is back in a big wayCynthia Maya • Aug 7, 2023The pizza chain welcomes us “Back to the Block” with a return to the Warehouse District on Saturday, August 12, featuring Morris Day & the Time, Dua Saleh, VIAL, the Cactus Blossoms, Bad Bad Hats, and more.
DSSO Bridge Sessions with Bill & Kate Isles Aug 6, 2023Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra and Duluth Local Show partner to present Bridge Sessions – bridging the gap between music genres across the Twin Port. This week’s episode features Bill & Kate Isles.
August Scouting Report; New music from Durry, Dessa and MMYYKKDiane • Aug 6, 2023Hear new music from DURRY, Dessa, Mmyykk, Mason Jennings, and more. Also, listen to all the artists featured on our August Scouting Report, including REIKI Worldwide, Mae Simpson Music, Shrimpnose, and Rachael Kilgour.
News and InterviewsBer talks festivals – including new one in MinneapolisJill Riley • Aug 3, 2023The inaugural North By North Loop Festival in Minneapolis will feature Ber, Lissie, Mike Kota, Nur-D, Turn Turn Turn and others.
News and InterviewsThis Minneapolis library has a hidden gem for record loversNatalia Toledo • Aug 2, 2023The Minneapolis Central branch of Hennepin County Library has a vinyl listening room for deep audio exploration.
News and InterviewsAlan Sparhawk and Charlie Parr lend voices to new animated series, 'Hamby' Reed Fischer • Aug 2, 2023Minneapolis-based musician and producer Matt Latterell has released the sitcom pilot for a new comedic animated series.
ReviewsThe Hold Steady's 'Gospel' book details their 20 years as a band Michaelangelo Matos • Aug 1, 2023The oral history ‘The Gospel of the Hold Steady: How a Resurrection Really Feels’ is out now via Akashic Books.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota musicians lighting up playlists in AugustDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Aug 1, 2023New Minnesota music from REIKI, Mae Simpson, Mike Kota, Ivers, and more.
News and InterviewsDessa's new album coming September 29Jade • Aug 1, 2023“I think there's sort of a balance of like, acknowledging the storm looming, and also leaning into a little bit of the hedonism," Dessa says about the metaphor in the album’s lede single.