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.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Sad girl summer songsJill Riley • Aug 3, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which melancholic summer songs do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsFormer dancers accuse Lizzo of harrassment Dustin Jones • Aug 2, 2023Court documents detail two years of disturbing allegations made against the four-time Grammy winning artist, who has become an international figure in part for championing women and body positivity.
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.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Give us some exclamations!Jill Riley • Aug 2, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featuring exclamations(!) do you want to hear?
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.
Home StoriesThe Current at the Minnesota State Fair 2023 Aug 1, 2023Visit the Minnesota Public Radio booth throughout the fair for events featuring Lady Midnight, Aby Wolf, Faith Boblett, Kiss the Tiger, Colin Bracewell, Dad Bod, Laamar, Sophia Eris and many more.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: National Night OutJill Riley • Aug 1, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about neighbors and community do you want to hear?
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.