We're about to get REALLY patriotic on you with an A to Z weekend including a special choreographed mix of music set to this year's Red, White and Boom! fireworks. But before we jump into all the fun, let's give a nod to our neighbor to the North - good ol' Canada.

“Minneapolis, if you love Prince make some noise!” They were the kinds of one-liners that might come off as platitudes from any other touring performer. But when Morris Day stopped between songs at the Minnesota Zoo’s amphitheater to shout-out one of his oldest friends and most complex musical partnerships, there was no question that he…

After stints in Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, Kathleen Hanna still finds new ways to rage and inspire. On her new album at the helm of The Julie Ruin, she transforms anger into a source of power and fun.

Elvis sang 'Hound Dog' on TV; Bowie began filming his first starring film role; birthdays for Debbie Harry and Dan Aykroyd; and the Band released their debut album, Today in Music History.

The process by which bands are booked into venues is, for the casual music fan, opaque. It may even be mystifying — especially if you just can’t understand why your favorite band is playing your least favorite venue. Booking, say local pros, is both a science and an art — and like the rest of…

Destiny Roberts, “Glow” Destiny Roberts and friends share the gospel of self-love and melanin glow. Literati, “Swan Song” Intense raps play against black-and-white clips in this captivating video. The Tune Ups, “Montage” Calling fans of Daniel Radcliffe, Minnehaha Falls, and a capella music: Minneapolis singers the Tune Ups have a song featured in upcoming movie Swiss Army…

Before I got the gig as a DJ in Residence, I was kinda in a lull with my creative process. My days consisted mostly of waking up going to my computer trying to write, consumed with one task alone. It’s all perception; I don’t know, maybe it was how I was feeling at the time…

Stream the Flaming Lips' Rock the Garden 2016 performance full of Wayne Coyne monologues and shenanigans.

Stream Plague Vendor's dark, frenetic Rock the Garden 2016 performance.

Hometown favorites Poliça roared through a strong set, with double drums setting a titanium foundation and Channy Leaneagh's voice flowing over the band. Stream Polica's Rock the Garden 2016 performance.