The band’s longtime bassist discusses their first full-length record in 20-plus years, ‘Little Bit of Sun.’

Listen to an interview with John Munson of our December Artist of the Month — Semisonic. We chat about their new record “Little Bit of Sun”. Also hear new music from Heart to Gold, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Reiki, Colin Bracewell, and more.

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.

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. 

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

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.

Hear new music from our Artist of the Month — KC Rae, who’s new sophisti-indie-pop album Think I’m Gonna Die drops Nov. 10. You’ll also hear new music from folk/soul songwriter Lamaar, cutting edge hip-hop artist Toussaint Morrison, garage, indie punk from bugsy, and new pop-rock music from one of Minnesota’s most famed trios of all time – Semisonic, who’s new record “Little Bit of Sun” is out now.  

Hear new music from veteran electronica band Solid Gold, Grammy-nominated songwriter Ondara, underground new wave band Extraterrestrials, beloved indie songwriter and producer Holly Hansen and more. Spooky songs include tracks by veteran songwriter Jeremy Messersmith, Communist Daughter, Prince and more. Also, hear music by many of the Minnesota artists represented on this Fall’s Midwest Music Fest in La Crosse, Wisc.

Known for her pure, soothing voice, and cutting-edge artistry, Lady Midnight worked with acclaimed local hitmakers Night Stone (Lazerbeak and ICETEP) to create her second LP, Pursuit and The Elusive. The electronica/dance record will release on Oct. 27, and Lady Midnight will open for Dessa at First Ave on Nov. 16.

Our Artist of the Month, Lady Midnight, dives into her new electronica record "Pursuit & The Elusive" in an interview with host Diane. Other highlights includes a remastered track from Halloween, Alaska's 20th Anniversary reissue of their self-titled debut album; PLUS three radical collabs tracks by three different local standouts, including Raffaella (w/ Samia), Your Smith (w/ Touch Sensitive), and Atmosphere (w/ Bat Flower).