News and InterviewsJimmie Allen put his own spin on country musicAilsa Chang, Cyrena Touros, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata • Mar 18, 2022For Jimmie Allen, what makes a country artist isn't how many fiddles and mandolins they have in a song. It's something more natural than that.
89 DaysYam Haus to rep Minnesota in 'American Song Contest'Lianna Matt McLernon • Mar 18, 2022The feel-good pop band will put its unreleased song "Ready to Go" against other new songs by the likes of Jewel, Michael Bolton, and Macy Gray.
News and InterviewsDolly Parton will stay on Rock Hall noms listJonathan Franklin • Mar 17, 2022Earlier this week, the county music legend posted on her social media accounts that she didn't think she'd necessarily earned the right to be nominated.
ReviewsKiss the Tiger play out showbiz drama in 'Stone Baby'Youa Vang • Mar 17, 2022‘Stone Baby’ is a thematic performance that weaves in story with the band’s catalog of songs at Icehouse.
News and InterviewsArooj Aftab considers her Grammy nominations a triumph. But they won't define herAilsa Chang, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata • Mar 16, 2022Arooj Aftab has been nominated for two Grammys for her song "Mohabbat." But the singer and songwriter is wary of defining her work too precisely, or letting accolades tell the whole story.
News and InterviewsSaweetie draws on her roots to make rap that's more personal and intentionalAilsa Chang, Cyrena Touros, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata • Mar 15, 2022The 28-year-old rapper opens up about her two Grammy nominations, and how meditation helps her stay centered amid an increasingly busy career.
News and InterviewsBus crashes through Acadia in MinneapolisLuke Taylor • Mar 15, 2022No one was hurt in the incident that has closed the West Bank music venue indefinitely.
ReviewsReview: Mitski unleashes 'Laurel Hell' at the Palace TheatreMacie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Mar 15, 2022Mitski used vulnerability and control to forge a deep connection with her St. Paul audience.
News and InterviewsDolly Parton removes herself from Rock Hall nominationsJonathan Franklin • Mar 15, 2022The artist said that her nomination could inspire her to put out "a hopefully great rock 'n' roll album at some point in the future."
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: songs from 'Peaky Blinders'Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 14, 2022For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from “Peaky Blinders” do you want to hear?