News and InterviewsAngelenah's switch from rap to R&B is sensual, but still rugged Ali Elabbady • Oct 6, 2022With new project ‘I Don’t Regret a Thing,’ the artist also known as Angel Davanport harks back to her musical awakening to showcase artistry coming full circle.
News and InterviewsOpen Mike Eagle makes himself a mixtapeNate Patrin • Oct 5, 2022The referential artist discusses hip-hop's repurposing spirit, reconciling zonal versions of himself, making sense of rap's "golden era" and his new album, Component System with the Auto Reverse.
News and InterviewsMinnesota musician Douglas Ewart wins recognition Oct 5, 2022The McKnight Foundation honored Ewart’s years of community engagement and artistry with this year’s Distinguished Artist Award, which carries with it a $100,000 prize. He’s known for his support of young artists in Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsSound Unseen Film and Music Festival unveils 2022 lineupStaff • Oct 4, 2022Music film screenings and live music events crop up across the city during the 23rd annual film and music festival, which returns to Minneapolis this November 9-13.
News and InterviewsArtists react to the death of Loretta Lynn Oct 4, 2022Following news of the death of country legend Loretta Lynn, artists and others have posted an outpouring of messages of grief, gratitude, condolence and inspiration.
News and InterviewsThe two sides of GlitterattiMark Nicklawske • Sep 30, 2022Duluth-based Glitteratti, featuring members of Trampled by Turtles, released two EPs this year. The differences between Rectify!, released in July, and A Delicate Ballast, released in September, are day and night.
News and InterviewsKentucky park to be named for John PrineLuke Taylor • Sep 30, 2022Located in Muhlenberg County — which Prine sings about in his song, ‘Paradise’ — the park will be dedicated as John Prine Memorial Park during an official ceremony on Saturday.
News and InterviewsMinnesotan Oscar Pettiford changed American musicTim Nelson • Sep 30, 2022Jazz pioneer Oscar Pettiford got his start on the stages of the Twin Cities, helping create a ‘Minneapolis sound’ long before Prince. His innovations made him one of the most influential bass players of the bebop era. A century after his birth, that legacy endures.
In MemoriamThe rapper Coolio has died at 59The Associated Press • Sep 29, 2022The artist, one of hip-hop's biggest names of the 1990s with hits including "Gangsta's Paradise" and "Fantastic Voyage," died Wednesday at age 59, his manager said.
News and InterviewsLizzo played James Madison's crystal flute Rachel Treisman • Sep 28, 2022The Library of Congress had invited Lizzo to check out its flute collection during her tour stop. On Tuesday, she played a few notes on the historic instrument, twerked and declared history cool.