News and InterviewsHigh profile women stand out on the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shortlistChloe Veltman • Feb 10, 2024Mariah Carey, Cher, Sinéad O'Connor, Mary J. Blige and Sade are on the latest inductee shortlist. It's notable for an institution long focused on white male artists.
News and Interviews'Purple Rain' musical will make world premiere in Minneapolis Feb 6, 2024The State Theatre in Minneapolis will host the premiere in April 2025. Prince collaborators Morris Hayes and Bobby Z have joined the production as music advisers.
News and Interviews10 new(ish) Twin Cities music venues worth checking out in 2024Erik Thompson • Feb 6, 2024Over the past few years, a fresh new batch of venues have opened throughout the Twin Cities, giving local and national bands exciting new places to play in town.
News and InterviewsDan Wilson wins third Grammy AwardSam Stroozas • Feb 5, 2024He won Song of the Year in 2006 for “Not Ready to Make Nice” with the Chicks and in 2011 for Album of the Year for 21 with Adele.
News and InterviewsGrammys 2024: 10 takeaways from music's biggest night (Taylor's version)Stephen Thompson • Feb 5, 2024Miley Cyrus, SZA, Billie Eilish and others had a big night. But once again, the music industry found itself in the long shadow of Taylor Swift, who won album of the year and announced a new project.
News and InterviewsTracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' climbs the iTunes charts after her Grammy performanceAyana Archie • Feb 5, 2024Chapman has performed sparingly in recent years. She took the Grammy stage to raucous applause and capped her performance with Luke Combs by receiving a standing ovation.
News and InterviewsRed carpet looks from the 2024 Grammy Awards Feb 5, 2024Check out some of the this years most memorable red carpet looks from the 66th annual Grammy Awards.
News and InterviewsHere are the 2024 Grammy Award winnersNPR Staff • Feb 4, 2024R&B star SZA leads all artists with nine nominations at the Grammys, presented on Sunday, Feb. 4. Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Jon Batiste are each up for six awards.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyDan Wilson talks with Jill Riley about Grammy and Oscar nominations Jill Riley • Feb 2, 2024“It's just kind of mind blowing,” Wilson says about his Grammy nomination for co-writing “White Horse” with Chris Stapleton and his Academy Award nomination for co-writing “It Never Went Away” with Jon Batiste.
News and InterviewsTikTok removes music from UMG artists, including Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift Elizabeth Blair and Neda Ulaby • Feb 1, 2024TikTok has removed all Universal Music Group music from its platform, according to a spokesperson for the company. UMG argues, among other things, that TikTok is not compensating its artists fairly.