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May 23, 2017

Musicians and fans are expressing solidarity and support for their peers in the wake of a deadly attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England.

Music News: Solidarity and sorrow after Manchester concert attack

Music News: Solidarity and sorrow after Manchester concert attack

Jay Gabler • May 23, 2017

Musicians and fans are expressing solidarity and support for their peers in the wake of a deadly attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England.

Mary Lucia: with Low Cut Connie, a Dirty Picture is worth a thousand words

Mary Lucia: with Low Cut Connie, a Dirty Picture is worth a thousand words

Mary Lucia • May 23, 2017

After Low Cut Connie visited the studio earlier this week to record a session that will air on Saturday, May 27, Mary Lucia says seeing the band -- and its charismatic leader, Adam Weiner -- put on such a powerful performance 'restored her faith' in rock and roll.

The seven iconic pop songs that defined Roger Moore’s James Bond era

The seven iconic pop songs that defined Roger Moore’s James Bond era

Jackie Renzetti • May 23, 2017

Roger Moore, the British actor best known for playing the most tongue-in-cheek of James Bonds, has died at the age of 89. For music fans, it’s impossible to think about James Bond movies without recalling the epic theme songs that accompany each film. Moore was Bond in seven films (1973-85), a longer tenure than any other…

Watch Jesse Larson and Adam Levine perform ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ on ‘The Voice’

Watch Jesse Larson and Adam Levine perform ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ on ‘The Voice’

Jackie Renzetti • May 23, 2017

During last night’s final live performances on the current season of The Voice, Minnesota native Jesse Larson and his coach for the show, Adam Levine, paid tribute to Prince with “Let’s Go Crazy.” It was one of three songs Larson chose to give viewers, whose voting results will be announced tonight. Viewers could vote with an…

Back from New Mexico, Mary Bue talks about residencies and crowdfunding

Back from New Mexico, Mary Bue talks about residencies and crowdfunding

Hanna Bubser • May 23, 2017

Singer-songwriter Mary Bue recently finished up a three-month residency in Taos, New Mexico as an artist-in-residence at the Wurlitzer Foundation. The longtime Duluthian, now based in Minneapolis, talked with Duluth Local Show host Mike Novitzki about her experience with residencies, and the challenges and triumphs they provide. Having just released an acoustic version of her acclaimed…

Apparent suicide bomber at Ariana Grande concert kills 22

Apparent suicide bomber at Ariana Grande concert kills 22

Gregory Katz and Jill Lawless • May 23, 2017

An attack that appears to have been a suicide bombing has taken the lives of 22 at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England.

Police: 19 killed in blast at Ariana Grande concert in England

Police: 19 killed in blast at Ariana Grande concert in England

Associated Press • May 23, 2017

Nineteen people have died following an explosion Monday night at an Ariana Grande concert in northern England, police said. The singer was not injured, according to a representative.

Music News: Moving new Elton John videos premiere at Cannes

Music News: Moving new Elton John videos premiere at Cannes

Jay Gabler • May 22, 2017

Today's music news stories include new videos for vintage Elton John hits, an interview with 'the guy who made concert tees cool,' and plans for a Rihanna movie based on a tweet.

Watch new video for Pokey LaFarge's 'Must Be A Reason'

Watch new video for Pokey LaFarge's 'Must Be A Reason'

Bob Boilen • May 22, 2017

A new video from Pokey LaFarge, shot in his adopted home of St. Louis, mines the city's unique landscape to illustrate a song about seeking out who you really are.

Photos: Caroline Smith, Heiruspecs, Communist Daughter, Black Market Brass rock the Liquid Zoo

Photos: Caroline Smith, Heiruspecs, Communist Daughter, Black Market Brass rock the Liquid Zoo

Jay Gabler • May 22, 2017

To say the least, this weekend’s Art-A-Whirl weather was not ideal. It rained on Friday, it really rained on Saturday, and then, just for good measure, it rained on Sunday too. Even at its wettest, though, the annual Northeast Minneapolis celebration of art and music attracted loyal crowds — and when the rain slackened on Saturday night,…

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