News and InterviewsKate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill' is everywhereStephen Thompson • Jul 2, 2022This year's song of the summer comes to you from 1985.
News and Interviews5 protest songs that have taken on new meaning post-RoeAri Shapiro, Noah Caldwell and Jonaki Mehta • Jul 2, 2022Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week, many have turned to music to express the emotion that has overwhelmed them in this moment. We examine five songs and what they mean today.
News and InterviewsHow Elizabeth Cotten's music fueled the folk revivalAllyson McCabe • Jun 29, 2022Although inducted into the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, her contributions haven't always been properly acknowledged.
Discover MusicIt's a new day for Moodie BlackAli Elabbady • Jun 28, 2022Serving as opening support for bands like Sleigh Bells and Puscifer, the Twin Cities experimental hip-hop band looks at the bigger picture after 2020 had different plans in store.
News and InterviewsMusicians react to Supreme Court decision on RoeAnn Powers • Jun 28, 2022After Friday's Supreme Court decision, artists from around the world spent the following days sharing their reactions and plans for the immediate future.
News and InterviewsFirst Avenue booker James Taylor reports back from Barcelona’s Primavera SoundCecilia Johnson • Jun 27, 2022He can’t wait to book Dreamcatcher and slowthai in the Twin Cities.
News and InterviewsYola and Gary Clark Jr. discuss roles in ‘Elvis’ filmLuke Taylor • Jun 24, 2022Baz Luhrmann’s film on Elvis Presley, out Friday, also tells the stories of artists who often weren’t credited for influencing the early rock ‘n’ roll star.
News and InterviewsOn 'The Spur,' Joan Shelley explores joys and worriesStephen Thompson • Jun 24, 2022Shelley expounds on country living, newly married life and the birth of her daughter. But life's joys are never far removed from the deeply worrying state — and fate — of the world.
WatchKacey Musgraves covers ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love'Luke Taylor • Jun 23, 2022The song, which appears in the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ film releasing Friday, is accompanied by an emotional video assembled from scenes from the film.
News and InterviewsZola Jesus finds purpose in the processLiz Pelly • Jun 21, 2022Zola Jesus has spent years contemplating the spiritual quandaries of what it means to be an artist. On her album Arkhon, she grapples with political and economic structures of power and disconnection.