News and InterviewsBeyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em' debuts at No. 1 on the country chart Ayana Archie • Feb 21, 2024Beyoncé became the only other solo woman alongside Taylor Swift to achieve the feat with no accompanying artists, Billboard said.
ReviewsMadonna’s Celebration Tour enchants St. Paul crowdNatalia Mendez • Feb 14, 2024The Queen of Pop’s 25-song set explored different eras of her storied career.
ReviewsThe Kills put friendship center stage at First AvenueNatalia Mendez and Darin Kamnetz • Feb 13, 2024Monday night’s show in Minneapolis also featured Los Angeles psych-rockers the Paranoyds.
News and InterviewsDid a Minnesota company make Usher's Super Bowl halftime show roller skates? Yeah!Estelle Timar-Wilcox • Feb 12, 2024A Minnesota company got some time in the spotlight before the global audience of Sunday night’s Super Bowl, when halftime performer Usher rolled onto the stage in a pair of Riedell roller skates.
News and InterviewsBeyoncé releases two new songs during the Super Bowl, teasing more to comeRachel Treisman • Feb 12, 2024Beyoncé teased, confirmed and dropped new music in the span of less than an hour during Sunday's Super Bowl. She released two songs, Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 carriages," promising more in March.
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.