In MemoriamDuluth music community loses inspirational musician Ben LarsonMark Nicklawske • Feb 23, 2024The fiery member of Crew Jones and Southwire died in his sleep on Feb. 15 in Duluth.
New music from Laamar, Anna Graves, Humbird, Paper Tiger, Ruby, Monique Smaz and moreDiane • Feb 18, 2024We continuing hyping the latest from our Artist of the Month Laamar. Also hear excellent, hip new music from some beloved names in the Minnesota music scene. Hear a new electronica banger by Doomtree’s Paper Tiger, who will soon release his first solo album in nearly 7 years. Check out new music from acclaimed vocalist Cameron Kinghorn’s slick project King Pari. Hear the gorgeously produced title track from folk artist Humbird’s upcoming record Right On. Also hear from some newer names to the scene like pop singers Anna Graves and Ruby and hip-hop group Goon Tribune.
WatchWatch Kiss The Tiger performing at the Minnesota State Fair Feb 16, 2024On a beautiful summer day at the Minnesota State Fair, the band Kiss The Tiger delivered a rollicking set from the stage in Dan Patch Park.
News and InterviewsDid a Minnesota company make Usher's Super Bowl halftime show roller skates? Yeah!Estelle Timar-Wilcox • Feb 12, 2024A Minnesota company got some time in the spotlight before the global audience of Sunday night’s Super Bowl, when halftime performer Usher rolled onto the stage in a pair of Riedell roller skates.
February Scouting Report; New music from Riotgrrrldarko, Erik Koskinen, Bathtub Cig and moreDiane • Feb 11, 2024Hear music by the stellar artists on our February Scouting Report. Listen to gnarly, experimental hip-hop by Lerado Khalil. Check out emerging indie musicians like Riotgrrrldarko, Luke Enyeart and SoulFlower. Hear rock bands with exquisite instrumental talent like Porcupine, Uranium Club and Prize Horse. We’ll also play fresh Soul/Americana songs by our artist of the month, Laamar.
The Current PresentsDave Brady and the Stars were the first successful mixed-race band in the Twin Cities Feb 8, 2024Each week in February, The Current reveals a different chapter in musical history of Black Minnesota artists with deep dives on the radio.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota musicians with exciting new tracks for FebruaryAnna Devine, Diane, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Feb 7, 2024New music from Riotgrrrldarko, Uranium Club, Charlie Parr, and more.
News and Interviews10 new(ish) Twin Cities music venues worth checking out in 2024Erik Thompson • Feb 6, 2024Over the past few years, a fresh new batch of venues have opened throughout the Twin Cities, giving local and national bands exciting new places to play in town.
New music from Early Eyes, Nat Harvie, Buddy McLain, Charlie Parr and moreDiane • Feb 4, 2024Hear folk musician Charlie Parr like you’ve never heard him before with a full-band arrangement; local punk legends Christy and Patty Costello team up for a high-energy rock n roll number; beloved alternative rock band Early Eyes explore the elements of hyper-pop and electronica music; songwriter Nat Harvie teams up with experimental producer Andrew Broder; Buddy Mclain brings soul and hip-hop together with River Smith; and much more.
In MemoriamRemembering Silent Servant, a DJ who changed dance music in Minneapolis and beyondMichaelangelo Matos • Jan 30, 2024On Friday, Jan. 19, techno DJ and producer John (Juan) Mendez was found dead in a downtown loft in Los Angeles.
