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.
PhotosPhotos: Shakey Graves and Lucius put on thrilling Minneapolis showLaura Buhman • Jul 31, 2023The night of outdoor live music took place at Bauhaus Brew Labs in northeast Minneapolis. Local singer-songwriter Mike Kota opened up the show.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: ASMRJill Riley • Jul 31, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that give you that “tingly little feeling” do you want to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Say She She get into the groove at 7th St EntrySara Fish • Jul 28, 2023The Brooklyn band performed Thursday in Minneapolis with Abby Jeanne as the opening act.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Aliens and UFOsJill Riley • Jul 28, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about extraterrestrial life do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsTyler Childers is back, and taking chancesAnn Powers • Jul 27, 2023The grassroots country star, whose fan base crosses lines of identity and politics, is releasing a song called "In Your Love," from a new album. Its video tells a queer, Appalachian love story.