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March 17, 2018

I’m sure Lo Moon occasionally play shows in surroundings that aren’t pop-up warehouse venues under skies of artificial clouds, but I’ll have to see it to believe it. The L.A. trio couldn’t have had a more perfect setting for last night’s SXSW performance than the Sony-sponsored Trinity Warehouse. Multi-hued lights razored past the band into…

Exploring SXSW: Starcrawler, Lo Moon, and BOYTOY

Exploring SXSW: Starcrawler, Lo Moon, and BOYTOY

Jay Gabler • Mar 17, 2018

I’m sure Lo Moon occasionally play shows in surroundings that aren’t pop-up warehouse venues under skies of artificial clouds, but I’ll have to see it to believe it. The L.A. trio couldn’t have had a more perfect setting for last night’s SXSW performance than the Sony-sponsored Trinity Warehouse. Multi-hued lights razored past the band into…

Watch Dessa convert new fans at SXSW with 4 songs from 'Chime'

Watch Dessa convert new fans at SXSW with 4 songs from 'Chime'

Mar 16, 2018

The voice of Dessa, as fluent at rap as at song and spoken word, is back and stronger than ever with 'Chime.'

Watch Lukas Nelson captivate a SXSW crowd

Watch Lukas Nelson captivate a SXSW crowd

Jade and Erianna Jiles • Mar 16, 2018

Watch Lukas Nelson's entire set from our PledgeHouse day party during SXSW.

Coffee Break: It's not easy being green

Coffee Break: It's not easy being green

Anna Reed • Mar 16, 2018

Things tend to get green around St. Patrick's Day - green beer, green outfits, green hats, even green rivers. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention green?

You Need To Know: Ultra Suede, who specialize in production and protection

You Need To Know: Ultra Suede, who specialize in production and protection

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 16, 2018

DJ Fundo, MAKR, Keith Millions, and Aaron Baum (Night Moves; Pornonono) have all known each other for at least five years. In fact, if you pooled their experience working in Twin Cities music, you’d have decades on your hands. This year, the four of them started what might be one of the coolest projects they’ve…

Today in Music History: Remembering Tammi Terrell

Today in Music History: Remembering Tammi Terrell

Mar 16, 2018

Simon and Garfunkel cleaned up at the Grammys; Elvis returned to Memphis after a 13-year absence; ABBA got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; and Motown lost rising star Tammi Terrell far too early, Today in Music History.

Exploring SXSW: Caroline Rose, Amy Shark, and the Shacks

Exploring SXSW: Caroline Rose, Amy Shark, and the Shacks

Jay Gabler • Mar 16, 2018

“You are so old,” said the guy who checked my ID, shaking his head. “Sorry, had to say it!” Welcome to my life as a 42-year-old music writer entering the Pandora showcase last night at SXSW. The Gatsby courtyard has been transformed into a maze of VIP areas; dodging them brought me to a GA pen…

Watch Lukas Nelson, Dessa, Frank Turner and more perform live at PledgeHouse during SXSW

Watch Lukas Nelson, Dessa, Frank Turner and more perform live at PledgeHouse during SXSW

Jay Gabler • Mar 16, 2018

Five absorbing talents will plug in for sets at the Blackheart on our final day of PledgeHouse at SXSW 2018.

Album of the Week: David Byrne, 'American Utopia'

Album of the Week: David Byrne, 'American Utopia'

Mark Wheat • Mar 16, 2018

David Byrne is back with his eleventh solo studio album 'American Utopia', and he has some questions to ask.

Frank Turner performs show 2,141 for the PledgeHouse crowd during SXSW

Frank Turner performs show 2,141 for the PledgeHouse crowd during SXSW

Mar 16, 2018

Frank Turner decided to do five songs instead of four, because that's how many songs you need to have a proper show. So we let him.

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