News and InterviewsSylvan Esso's recording studio fosters community Sarah Edwards • Mar 23, 2022Betty's has become a home base for the Triangle's famously collaborative music scene.
News and InterviewsHow hip-hop saved Kevin Beacham’s life, againAli Elabbady • Mar 23, 2022Three new EPs and a self-imposed exile to Europe helped Kevin Beacham rekindle his love for hip-hop.
News and InterviewsLizzo's new Amazon Prime series celebrates self-love and passion Lianna Matt McLernon • Mar 22, 2022Find out more about 'Watch Out for the Big Grrrls', which launches March 25, in this Q&A with Big Grrrl and choreographer Chawntá Marie.
News and InterviewsKanye West is banned from performing at GrammysVanessa Romo • Mar 21, 2022He may have five Grammy nominations this year, including Album of the Year, but his recent clash with Grammys host Trevor Noah and other "concerning online behavior" will keep him off the stage.
News and InterviewsJimmie Allen put his own spin on country musicAilsa Chang, Cyrena Touros, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata • Mar 18, 2022For Jimmie Allen, what makes a country artist isn't how many fiddles and mandolins they have in a song. It's something more natural than that.
89 DaysYam Haus to rep Minnesota in 'American Song Contest'Lianna Matt McLernon • Mar 18, 2022The feel-good pop band will put its unreleased song "Ready to Go" against other new songs by the likes of Jewel, Michael Bolton, and Macy Gray.
News and InterviewsDolly Parton will stay on Rock Hall noms listJonathan Franklin • Mar 17, 2022Earlier this week, the county music legend posted on her social media accounts that she didn't think she'd necessarily earned the right to be nominated.
News and InterviewsArooj Aftab considers her Grammy nominations a triumph. But they won't define herAilsa Chang, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata • Mar 16, 2022Arooj Aftab has been nominated for two Grammys for her song "Mohabbat." But the singer and songwriter is wary of defining her work too precisely, or letting accolades tell the whole story.
News and InterviewsSaweetie draws on her roots to make rap that's more personal and intentionalAilsa Chang, Cyrena Touros, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata • Mar 15, 2022The 28-year-old rapper opens up about her two Grammy nominations, and how meditation helps her stay centered amid an increasingly busy career.
News and InterviewsBus crashes through Acadia in MinneapolisLuke Taylor • Mar 15, 2022No one was hurt in the incident that has closed the West Bank music venue indefinitely.