In the last few months, bands including Hotline TNT and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have pulled music from Spotify in a new wave of artist-led protests against the platform.

Sunday's VMAs were the first time the awards show has been broadcast on CBS in addition to MTV. The show recognized rising stars and longtime icons alike.

The Minnesota-based interactive dance party duo Koo Koo visited the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair to perform songs and to catch up with host Jessica Paxton.

The Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Va., features mostly amateur musicians playing Bluegrass and Old Time music. At age 89, it's the oldest continuous competition of its kind in the U.S.

Your guide for live music each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

On the evening of Thursday, Aug. 14, Matt Arthur and director Phil Harder’s vision comes to life with an all-star band at the Walker Art Center for the latest Sound for Silents, an immersive free outdoor multimedia concert.

The Minneapolis musician, who had a viral hit with “Rivet Gun” this year, opens for she’s green at Fine Line on Friday, Aug. 15.

After cryptic Instagram posts and a surprise countdown clock, Swift announced early Tuesday that her new album will be called The Life of a Showgirl. The cover art and release date remain a mystery.

A Virginia native, Amber’s most recent role was with WNRN in Charlottesville before making the leap to Minnesota to work at The Current.  

Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg joins Nilufer Arsala to talk about her new documentary about the late singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, which opens in theaters this Friday.