The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Chris Smither, Collings 0002HLuke Taylor, Evan Clark and Mike Pengra • Feb 5, 2025Chris Smither tells a story about how a custom guitar that one person rejected became a guitar he’s embraced.
News and InterviewsMusic sets the tone at Minneapolis hangout Small Hours Stacy Brooks • Feb 5, 2025The record collection isn’t a background feature at the intimate hi-fi bar in northeast Minneapolis, it’s a main focus. Small Hours, which opened last September, is a collaboration between sommelier Sarina Garibović and musician Sam Cassidy.
News and InterviewsFireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire reliefIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Feb 5, 2025More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30.
News and InterviewsBeyoncé finally won album of the year. Don't mistake this moment for her peakSidney Madden • Feb 3, 2025Her Grammy win for Cowboy Carter will rightly be seen as historic. But for the artist, it's part of a grander thesis long in the making.
News and InterviewsAt the 2025 Grammys, a ceremony defined by LA wildfires and big wins for rising starsIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Feb 3, 2025The 67th Grammy Awards were weighted with a focus on the Los Angeles fires and filled with surprising wins for artists including Beyoncé, Chappell Roan, Doechii and more.
News and InterviewsPhotos: See all the red carpet looks from the 67th Grammy AwardsNPR Staff • Feb 3, 2025Celebrating its 67th year, the 2025 Grammy Awards are here! See some of tonight's most memorable looks.
News and Interviews2025 Grammy Awards: The full list of nominees and winners Feb 2, 2025Beyoncé leads all artists with 11 nominations, including record, song and album of the year. Other notable nominees include Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.
News and InterviewsThe five biggest storylines to watch for at the 2025 Grammy AwardsStephen Thompson • Jan 31, 2025At Sunday night's Grammys, will Beyoncé finally win album of the year? Will Taylor Swift take that prize for the fifth time? Or will a new generation of pop stars claim the moment?
News and InterviewsThe future looks bright for Minneapolis band Porch LightJohn Kueppers • Jan 30, 2025Get to know a group with an impressive social media following ahead of their performance at First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2024 showcase. The band is set to release their first single “Fall Back” on Friday, Jan. 31
In MemoriamMarianne Faithfull, '60s icon and evolving pop star, has died at 78Annie Zaleski • Jan 30, 2025The 1964 hit "As Tears Go By," penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, made her a star, but Marianne Faithfull demonstrated a remarkable ability to change with the times.