News and InterviewsJohnny Clegg, a uniting voice against apartheid, diesAnastasia Tsioulcas • Jul 16, 2019The pioneering South African singer, songwriter and activist died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Sky full of songAnna Weggel • Jul 16, 2019If you were able to look up into the sky you saw something spectacular after last night's storm - a double rainbow and gorgeous, colorful skies. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the sky, clouds, rainbows, etc.?
Local Current BlogReview and photos: Snail Mail bring community and catharsis to First AvenueColleen Cowie • Jul 16, 2019The day of a concert, I’ll usually find myself refreshing Twitter to see what the Internet has to say about the performer who’s about to stop into town. It was no surprise to me when I opened my feed to a flood of tweets about how people were preparing to cry to Snail Mail at…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: HometownAnna Weggel • Jul 15, 2019Rock the Garden, The Fourth of July, Aquatennial, Bastille Day...it seems like you can shake a stick and find a festival to attend in your own town right now. So today we're going to celebrate the nostalgia of hometowns. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that mention home, hometowns, small towns, etc?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: J.S. Ondara, 'Tales of America'Andrea Swensson • Jul 15, 2019In the universe of this album, J.S.'s bottomless, booming voice is the sun, and his songwriting is the North Star.
DuluthCharlie Parr announces new album, returns to live performance after serious skateboard injuryMarla Khan-Schwartz • Jul 12, 2019As he continues to recover from a shattered shoulder, Duluth singer-songwriter Charlie Parr is moving forward with new music. Parr fell while skateboarding last August, requiring extensive surgery. Parr had never experienced a physical health issue like this before, and was not sure if this would impact his ability to play his guitar. “There are…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: More more moreAnna Weggel • Jul 12, 2019In honor of one of Jill's favorite vinyl picks to play - Andrea True Connection's "More, More, More" - let's focus on abundance. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that say more or not enough?
Local Current BlogMinneapolis musician Sota Smoov detained by ICE; fellow artists organize to raise awarenessColleen Cowie • Jul 12, 2019This Saturday, July 13, over a dozen local musicians will spread across Minneapolis street corners and sidewalks. The performances are an effort to raise money and awareness for John Lewis Bing III, a.k.a. Sota Smoov, a Minneapolis musician who was arrested and detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 6. Bing was born…
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Lady Lark, Anna Stine, and more new Minnesota music videosCecilia Johnson • Jul 12, 2019Lady Lark – “Rendezvous (feat. Har Mar Superstar)” Lady Lark and Har Mar Superstar are grand in “Rendezvous,” a one-night-stand scenario with just enough silliness. Lady Lark and the band will support Night Moves at First Avenue on July 20. Anna Stine – “There I’ll Go” Anna Stine shares a video that’s lush and beautiful…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: A warm round of applauseAnna Weggel • Jul 11, 2019For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were recorded in a studio but have applause somewhere in them?
