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March 23, 2019

The Better Oblivion Community Center opened its doors for one night in Minneapolis, and a sold-out crowd rushed in. Better Oblivion Community Center is a collaboration between Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, both successful rock artists in their own right. Their debut self-titled came out in January of this year. This project isn’t Bridgers’ first…

Review and photos: Better Oblivion Community Center make their Minneapolis debut at First Avenue

Review and photos: Better Oblivion Community Center make their Minneapolis debut at First Avenue

Jeyca Maldonado-Medina • Mar 23, 2019

The Better Oblivion Community Center opened its doors for one night in Minneapolis, and a sold-out crowd rushed in. Better Oblivion Community Center is a collaboration between Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, both successful rock artists in their own right. Their debut self-titled came out in January of this year. This project isn’t Bridgers’ first…

Donna Grantis brings 'Diamonds & Dynamite' to The Current studio

Donna Grantis brings 'Diamonds & Dynamite' to The Current studio

Mark Wheat, Cecilia Johnson and Lydia Moran • Mar 23, 2019

As she prepared 'Diamonds & Dynamite,' the debut album from her rock-jazz instrumental band based in Minneapolis, Donna Grantis came to The Current studio to perform 'Mr Majestic' and 'Trashformer.'

Coffee Break: Music kids love

Coffee Break: Music kids love

Anna Weggel • Mar 22, 2019

Rock the Cradle is this Sunday, March 24, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art / Children's Theatre Company -- it's our annual free, no ticket required event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that kids love?

Today in Music History: Remembering Phife Dawg

Today in Music History: Remembering Phife Dawg

Mar 22, 2019

Depeche Mode was the first alternative British band to go to number one; Loretta Lynn was hospitalized; 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash' aired on NBC; and Phife Dawg passed away, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Brianna Kočka, the Violet Nines, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Brianna Kočka, the Violet Nines, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 22, 2019

“50°! We did it!” KARE 11 meteorologist Sven Sundgaard tweeted yesterday afternoon. “Last time was Nov. 1.” So if you see Minnesotans lounging outside rather than hurriedly slip-sliding from place to place, you know why. Take a breath of spring air before sitting down to watch these videos. Brianna Kočka – “Kindness” Brianna Kočka enjoys friends,…

Nilufer Yanya talks about her journey to ‘Miss Universe’

Nilufer Yanya talks about her journey to ‘Miss Universe’

Simone Cazares • Mar 22, 2019

In her short career as a musician, London-based artist Nilüfer Yanya has already grown into her own sound. After spending the first few years winning over fans with her jazzy pop tunes, her debut album, Miss Universe — out today — shows her transition to a more minimalist rock vibe. Her music is both crisp and…

Giveaway: Alex Chilton vinyl collections

Giveaway: Alex Chilton vinyl collections

Mar 21, 2019

This week on Teenage Kicks, we celebrate Box Top and Big Star Alex Chilton.

Music News: Motley Crue cover Madonna, and more of this week's new music

Music News: Motley Crue cover Madonna, and more of this week's new music

Jay Gabler • Mar 21, 2019

For this week's release roundup, Jay and Jade dig into new albums from Jenny Lewis, Andrew Bird, Motley Crue, and Lambchop; as well as new singles from Weyes Blood, Calexico with Iron & Wine, and Lizzo with Missy Elliott.

Katy Vernon talks about facing her fears through music

Katy Vernon talks about facing her fears through music

Colleen Cowie • Mar 21, 2019

Katy Vernon joined Andrea Swensson on the Local Show to talk about the journey that inspired her latest album and finding recovery in writing vulnerable music.

Katy Vernon performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Katy Vernon performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Mar 21, 2019

Katy Vernon's new album is 'Suit of Hearts'; the songs on the album deal with sadness and regret, but when you listen, you hear a woman also finding strength and opening doors to a brighter future. Vernon and her band recently stopped in for a session at Radio Heartland.

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