Substitute Morning Show host John Munson felt like rocking out to some Van Halen this morning. John was so excited about Van Halen when he was growing up that he actually brought this record to school to show off to his friends.

St. Paul native Nick Mrozinski, who performs locally as soul singer-songwriter “The Feelin’,” will compete on prime-time NBC talent show The Voice this season and receive training from one of the show’s four celebrity coaches, Cee Lo Green. Mrozinski appeared on the show Monday night as part of the fourth round of blind auditions, and performed…

This week, Ben Folds releases his first CD in over a decade... and enlists Fraggle Rock to help promote it with the muppets from down in Fraggle Rock (clap clap).

On "Coexist," the xx has largely opted to continue exploring the musical landscape they sketched out on their 2009 debut. It's a wise choice.

With just over a week left until the launch of his Welcome 2 Chicago residency, Prince is working the national media circuit today. He was a guest on talk show The View this morning (coincidentally, on the same episode that featured former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura), chatting up Barbara Walters and the show’s other hosts…

It’s officially Funk & Soul Week in the Twin Cities, and the fine folks at Secret Stash Records have something happening nearly every day to mark the release of their hot new rarities compilation. But the funk and soul celebrations are just the tip of the iceburg in terms of local happenings; several artists have…

Television came out of the New York 1970's punk scene and had a big influence on the post-punk and new wave scene. They are best known for their "Marquee Moon" album.

Molly Ringwald joined The Morning Show to talk about her new novel and life after being a teen idol.

Politically charged albums can sound preachy if handled clumsily, but Brother Ali's relaxed and conversational cadence showcases his personal approach to sociopolitics and his skill for presenting intellectual ideas in a universal language.

Purity Ring have risen so quickly in popularity that their first-ever headlining show in Minneapolis was upgraded from the 7th St. Entry to First Avenue’s Mainroom and managed to still nearly sell out. On Friday night, they played their entire catalog of songs with spectacular light-up cocoons dangling overhead and drums that flashed to their…