ReviewsPhotos: Hippo Campus are not-so-secret guests at Blossom benefit showcaseDarin Kamnetz and Cecilia Johnson • Oct 20, 2021Hippo Campus headlined a benefit showcase called Blossom with Gully Boys, DNM, Raffaella, and Ivers.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: MoonChristy Taylor and Jill Riley • Oct 20, 2021The full moon known as the Hunter's Moon is visible today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about the moon do you want to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Goal songsJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Oct 19, 2021The Minnesota Wild's home opener is tonight. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what crowd-energizing goal songs do you want to hear?
Local Current BlogHalloween weekend 2021: Live music and other things to do in Minneapolis and St. PaulStaff • Oct 19, 2021The witchy season is nigh, so it’s time to pick your outfit for the many costumed events happening around the Twin Cities, practice your dance moves — and make sure you have proof of vaccination handy, as it’s required in many Twin Cities venues. Here are some exciting live music shows and dance parties happening…
News and InterviewsFinneas, many Grammys later, releases his debut full-length, 'Optimist'Scott Simon • Oct 18, 2021NPR's Scott Simon speaks with artist and producer Finneas, best known for his work with sister Billie Eilish, about his debut album.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Fall colors Oct 18, 2021The fall colors are really starting to show on the trees around the Twin Cities. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention the fall colors do you want to hear?
Local Current BlogHippo Campus announce new Twin Cities arts initiativeJulian Green • Oct 18, 2021The members of Twin Cities indie act Hippo Campus have formed a new arts and advocacy program called Blossom. The idea came from the band’s trumpet player, DeCarlo Jackson, who took time to reflect on the uncertain state of the local music scene during the downtime created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This time to think…
Local Current BlogGully Boys report van stolen in Minneapolis, with all their gear insideJay Gabler • Oct 18, 2021The band are asking fans to "PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYE OUT for a 1996 silver ford ECOLINE with the inscription fontana along the side."
DuluthWatch Kenan Thompson, Rami Malek, and Daniel Craig audition, on SNL, to play PrinceJay Gabler • Oct 18, 2021On Saturday Night Live this weekend, host Rami Malek joined cast member Kenan Thompson and surprise guest Daniel Craig in a skit premised on the notion that Jordan Peele (Chris Redd) is making a Prince biopic.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Bad Bad Hats, 'Walkman'Diane • Oct 18, 2021Indie-pop trio Bad Bad Hats have released their third full-length record, 'Walkman,' which showcases their consistency for writing pleasant, lighthearted music at a masterful frequency of sound.