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May 12, 2022

Voters debuted tracks from Haim, Mitski, Angel Olsen, and a track from Toro Y Moi’s seventh studio record, Mahal.

The Chart Show: Voters deliver for Toro Y Moi's "Postman"

The Chart Show: Voters deliver for Toro Y Moi's "Postman"

May 12, 2022

Voters debuted tracks from Haim, Mitski, Angel Olsen, and a track from Toro Y Moi’s seventh studio record, Mahal.

10 Nashville artists on the rise

10 Nashville artists on the rise

Ana Lee • May 11, 2022

Discover some of the best up and coming Nashville musicians.

U2's Bono and the Edge held a concert in a Kyiv subway station in support of Ukraine

U2's Bono and the Edge held a concert in a Kyiv subway station in support of Ukraine

Rachel Treisman • May 10, 2022

The musicians said they were performing in Kyiv at the invitation of Ukraine's president. They played acoustic versions of U2 hits and also shared the "stage" with the Ukrainian band Antytila.

New music from Minnesota musicians to pump up in May

New music from Minnesota musicians to pump up in May

Staff • May 10, 2022

Listen to projects featuring 10 local acts, including Tearra Oso, Cindy Lawson, Greg Norton’s Ultrabomb, and more.

Celebrated Indian musician and composer Shivkumar Sharma has died at age 84

Celebrated Indian musician and composer Shivkumar Sharma has died at age 84

Anastasia Tsioulcas • May 10, 2022

Reverentially known as Pandit ("teacher"), Shivkumar Sharma took the hammered dulcimer from humble folk instrument to classical concert stages around the world. He died Tuesday in Mumbai.

Listen to Kendrick Lamar, 'The Heart Part 5'

Listen to Kendrick Lamar, 'The Heart Part 5'

Tarik Moody • May 10, 2022

Each release in the "Heart" song series has signaled both an imminent new project and a new artistic beginning for Lamar.

The best burgers, according to Minnesota musicians

The best burgers, according to Minnesota musicians

Darby Ottoson • May 9, 2022

To celebrate National Hamburger Month, meat-loving and vegetarian musicians alike plug their favorite patties from local restaurants.

Photos and review: Cornbread Harris celebrates 95th birthday with son Jimmy Jam

Photos and review: Cornbread Harris celebrates 95th birthday with son Jimmy Jam

Cecilia Johnson and Nate Ryan • May 9, 2022

Famed producer Jimmy Jam performed with his father on Friday for the first time in more than 40 years at the Hook & Ladder Theater.

Aoife O'Donovan: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Stephen Thompson • May 9, 2022

The singer-songwriter assembled her band at a New Hampshire bookstore for a set of warm folk-pop songs.

Mickey Gilley, the country singer whose club inspired 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86

Mickey Gilley, the country singer whose club inspired 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86

Hazel Cills • May 8, 2022

In addition to his music career, Gilley was also famous for being the face of a nightclub that pushed Texas cowboy culture into a global spotlight.

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