As with many of Bob Dylan’s rare onstage utterances, no one was exactly sure what he said — but we all got the gist. Reviewing Dylan’s 2008 election night show for the Twin Cities Daily Planet, I only felt confident citing “a brief remark about the coming change.” There was a special energy in the air…

Like many of the people who worked closely with Prince, Susannah Melvoin has found herself gravitating toward Minneapolis in the months following his death. She was here in September to support her twin sister, Wendy Melvoin, and lifelong friend, Lisa Coleman, as they reunited with their Revolution bandmates to play three historic First Avenue shows.…

Tomorrow is Election Day, and no matter how things shake out, we can all benefit as a society from talking to each other, and listening to each other. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature listening, talking and getting along?

When the Sound Unseen film festival was born in 1999, the cutting-edge cultural celebration of films on music entered the national arts scene with little fanfare. 17 years and several awards later, Sound Unseen has become a mainstay of the Twin Cities arts scene. “I want the best films that we can get so that…

The second solo record for My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James is a swirly, nine-track album of grooves, layers, darkness and downright soulful, funkiness at times. The album is also full of political statements and observations, and its release just before Election Day couldn't be more timely.

With Paisley Park officially open for tours after some unsure times in October, the estate held a media tour day on Wednesday, November 2. Many reports have already shared words on what Prince’s home is like, but for this tour, Paisley Park promised something almost unprecedented: the chance to take photos inside four rooms. MPR…

If you’re like most people who live in the area, you probably have no idea that the Minneapolis house and techno scene is on fire. Who could blame you? The music has always been an inherently underground art form. The songs don’t lend themselves to airplay. There are no catchy hooks or instant payoffs; each song…

Sims, “Brutal Dance” Sims and James Gundersen (direction/camera/edit/VFX) get it right with this project’s whippy iceberg flair. “Brutal Dance” is off Sims’s new album, More Than Ever, and it’s one of the best local videos of the year. Pert Near Sandstone, “Animal Instinct” More brand-new music! Roots quintet Pert Near Sandstone (mandolinist/fiddler Nate Sipe, banjo player Kevin…

November 4 is National Candy Day - a day to pick through the remainder of your Halloween leftovers and feel zero guilt about celebrating sweets and treats. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs that mention candy or types of candy do you want to hear?

The Chicago Cubs won the World Series last night against the Cleveland Indians in the 10th inning after a rain delay, but most notably, after a 108 year wait. So for today's Coffee Break, what song would you prescribe for this moment in history?