I’ve often heard artists ask audiences to quiet down and pay attention, but Saturday night at the Fine Line might have been the first time I’ve heard an artist observe that an audience wasn’t distracted enough. “You guys are so polite and quiet but also f—ing terrifying,” said Savannah Conley with a wry smile as…

Today is the 30th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's "Nevermind." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what grunge bands do you want to hear?

In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Mike Kota, a Minneapolis musician who’s emerging as a solo artist; her band Good Luck Finding Iris is on hiatus. My name is Mike Kota. My start in music was probably when I was young; my parents put me…

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Musician Michelle Zauner talks about the history and process behind her soundtrack for the new video game Sable - including inspiration from The Secret of Mana and indie legends Yo La Tengo.

The song 'Domine' is another track from the band's forthcoming album, 'Moonshine,' releasing October 8.

Last night was the 20th annual Americana Music Honors & Awards ceremony. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, which honorees and winners do you really want to hear?

Jackie Kay's classic biography of Bessie Smith has received a welcome reissue. As the author notes in a new introduction, 'Bessie Smith is the perfect antidote to these times.'

Thirty years ago today — on Sept. 24, 1991 — Nirvana’s Nevermind was released. It quickly achieved storied status, acclaimed today as one of the greatest LPs of the rock era and a seminal influence on generations of artists. We caught up with four Minnesota artists who weren’t even born when Nevermind was released, but who…

Wednesday evening's gathering at the Ryman Auditorium brought accolades to many artists in a ceremony packed with live performances.