Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Twee PopJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 26, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be described as twee would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Jonah Kagen gives raw performance at Fine LineTony Nelson • Jan 23, 2026The Georgia-bred singer-songwriter performed in Minneapolis on Thursday, Jan. 22, in support of his ‘Sunflowers and Leather’ album. It features his hit single “God Needs the Devil.”
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Stay WarmJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 22, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that warm you up would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: 2016Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 21, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that were released in 2016 would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Highlights from First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2025Laura Buhman • Jan 20, 2026The night’s performers were Chutes, GR3G, LASALLE, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Mother Soki, Sallyforth, and Sophie Hiroko.
PhotosPhotos: Chris Thile steps out solo at Pantages TheatreTony Nelson • Jan 20, 2026The mandolin virtuoso of Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers fame put on a solo “An Evening With” show in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Rising StarsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 20, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from new artists would you like to hear?
News and Interviewsjeremy messersmith and other local musicians tackle Minnesota ICE operation in songsReed Fischer • Jan 16, 2026A number of Twin Cities musicians are using their platforms to speak out about an expanding presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Protest SongsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 16, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that were created as protest would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsDavid Huckfelt keeps the memories of the past alive on new covers albumJoel Swenson • Jan 15, 2026The Minnesota-based folk singer channels legends and friends alike on his handpicked collection of American songbook gems and cherished deep cuts, titled ‘I Was Born, But…’.