Photos50 astounding images of First Avenue, inside and outNate Ryan • Apr 3, 2020In celebration of First Avenue's 50th anniversary, we are sharing 50 of our favorite photos from our coverage of the celebrated club.
Local Current BlogClaiming space: Dua Saleh and Tou SaiKo Lee on making musical homes in MinnesotaYoua Vang • Apr 3, 2020I have a friendly neighbor/ she wanna be my savior/ her daddy always warns her about my family’s behavior/ she wonders ‘bout my flavor/ those chocolate coated layers,” Dua Saleh sings on their 2019 single “Sugar Mama.” Their voice sluices through the verses, and you too will find yourself with that the uneasy feeling in…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Filling the timeAnna Weggel • Apr 3, 2020For the most part, minus essential workers and people exercising outside or shopping for necessities, we're truly supposed to be at home. So for today's Coffee Break let us know - what are you doing to stay busy? And are there any songs that reflect those actions?
Local Current BlogA history of Prince’s performances at First AvenueSylvia Jennings • Apr 3, 2020Today marks the 50th anniversary of beloved Minneapolis nightclub, First Avenue. Of course, one of the reasons this club has become as iconic as it is, is due to the legacy left by hometown hero, Prince. Throughout the ’80s, Prince made a name for First Avenue while simultaneously, First Avenue made a name for Prince.…
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Solana, Jillian Rae, and more Minnesota Music VideosMaddie Schwappach • Apr 3, 2020If you have a music video you’d like to be considered for an upcoming feature, send it my way at fridayfive@mpr.org! Solana – “With You” Solana’s latest video is a breezy warm day wrapped up into three and a half blissful minutes. Shot in LA by Adam Foster Jacobs, the video is a dreamy montage…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: National Recording Registry additionsAnna Weggel • Apr 2, 2020Every year, 25 recordings are picked to be added to the National Recording Registry, founded in 2000 by the Library of Congress to showcase the breadth and depth of American sound. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were added to the National Recording Registry this year?
Local Current Blog‘Everything is a beat’: Minneapolis drummer Glory Yard builds on national breakout after playing SNL with LizzoSophie Vilensky • Apr 2, 2020Let’s say you know in your heart exactly what you want to do — you always have. The thing you want to do is play the drums, a passion which has been on your mind as long as you remember because you grew up hearing a story from your grandfather about how, when you were…
Local Current BlogG. Love: ‘As musicians we can bring love, positivity, and music to lift people up’Sylvia Jennings • Apr 2, 2020Following the release of their new album, The Juice, G. Love & Special Sauce set out on a tour…which has since, obviously, been cancelled. Morning Show host Jill Riley had a chance to check in with G. Love, who has been staying busy despite the major disruption in the music industry due to this global pandemic.…
Local Current BlogBob Geldof on the return of the Boomtown Rats amidst ‘confusion and chaos’Sylvia Jennings • Apr 2, 2020Morning Show host Jill Riley has been hopping on the phone every morning to touch base with various musicians locally, nationally, and now globally, about their thoughts in the midst of current events. She got a chance to connect with Bob Geldof, frontman of the Boomtown Rats and political activist known for organizing Live Aid.…
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: the wisdom of Keith RichardsMary Lucia • Apr 1, 2020In these uncertain times, Mary Lucia turns to the good book - the book 'Life,' by Keith Richards.
