In the release notes for their forthcoming album, 'Closer Than Together,' the Avett Brothers wrote they 'will probably never make a sociopolitical record. But if we did, it might sound something like this.' The new song 'Bang Bang,' which addresses gun violence, is evidence of that.

Stephin Merritt has said that '69 Love Songs' is not an album about love, it is an album about love songs. Mac Wilson chronicles his first -- and lasting -- encounters with the audacious triple album, celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The Who landed at Xcel Energy Center on Friday night, continuing the St. Paul venue’s recent monthly streak of hosting legendary British rockers – following ELO in July and Queen in August. For this tour, dubbed Moving On, the Who enlisted the musical forces of a 48-piece orchestra. So, naturally, suites from the band’s rock…

The Shreveport, La., five-piece visited The Current to play songs from 'Power,' their second full-length release. 'I'd never really had an anxiety about a sophomore record,' says lead singer and guitarist AJ Haynes. 'You know: buy the ticket, take the ride.'

Winnipeg duo The Small Glories visited the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from their new album 'Assiniboine & The Red' -- a title that not only references the confluence of two rivers in their hometown, but is also a metaphor for how the duo formed.

Today we are asking the question - what Minnesota-connected artists have occupied the No. 1 slot on the Billboard's Hot 100 chart since the chart's inception in 1958?

Hello! This is writer Cecilia Johnson, announcing that today we have a special Friday Five for you. Over the last few years, I’ve gotten to know a particular group who always prioritize visuals alongside their music. Maple & Beech are a synth-pop/dance-rock band who started as a Tyler Tholl solo project and picked up Pete…

When you think of combining a rock band with an orchestra, the hard-strumming the Who might not be the first group that comes to mind. But that's exactly what's happening as the legendary British rockers bring their Moving On tour Friday night to St. Paul - and then on to 15 other North American cities over the next few months.

Before a presidential candidate steps onto stage or opens their mouth, a playlist can communicate the candidate’s persona, their values, and who they’re trying to reach. Is what’s blaring over a sound system for rally-goers waiting for hours, rain or shine, an old song or a new release? Is it a deep cut or a…

Jill was thinking about the song "I Want You" by Elvis Costello earlier this week and thought it would make for a great set of music and she's right! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that say "I Want You"?