News and InterviewsRoger Waters cancels Poland dates after Ukraine remarksThe Associated Press • Sep 25, 2022Local media reports that Roger Waters canceled two concerts in Krakow after facing criticism for blaming "extreme nationalists" in Ukraine for having set the country on the path to war.
In MemoriamJazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders dies at 81Andrew Flanagan and Nate Chinen • Sep 24, 2022Sanders, revered as one of the avant-garde's greatest tenor saxophonists, was a member of John Coltrane's final quartet. His expressive playing laid a path for generations of musicians.
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Thought-provoking Minnesota music videosDiane • Sep 23, 2022Fresh new Minnesota music videos from Emily Haavik, Bad Bad Hats, Velvet Negroni, Porcupine, and Student 1.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for Anton FierJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 23, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Anton Fier do you want to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Pavement spark fierce nostalgia at Palace TheatreDarin Kamnetz • Sep 23, 2022The foundational indie rock band, reunited again, bashed through highlights of their ‘90s catalog in St. Paul Wednesday night.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Autumnal SongsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 22, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention your favorite things about fall do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsJake Blount's 'The New Faith' is a cautionary taleJewly Hight • Sep 22, 2022On Blount's new concept album, the singer, scholar and multi-instrumentalist reimagines field recordings of spirituals to tell a story about a time after the climate crisis has destroyed the earth.
The Local Show®Interview: Andrew Broder talks music, art, and collaborationDiane • Sep 21, 2022Diane catches up with the producer, instrumentalist, film score composer, vocalist, painter, and visionary in the midst of preparing for an upcoming North American tour with Joe Rainey and performance/album release with Nashville songwriter Lambchop at the Walker Art Center.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs that mention datesJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 21, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention a specific date do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsMariah Carey says we should finally hear her secret 1995 grunge albumMerrit Kennedy • Sep 20, 2022Carey has shared that recordings of the alternative album with her lead vocals have been found. And she hinted that the elusive project will finally be released.