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September 16, 2022

While Franz Ferdinand were on tour to promote their double-album compilation, ‘Hits To The Head,’ they visited The Current studio to perform three tracks from the collection.

Watch Franz Ferdinand performing three songs in The Current studio

Sep 16, 2022

While Franz Ferdinand were on tour to promote their double-album compilation, ‘Hits To The Head,’ they visited The Current studio to perform three tracks from the collection.

Charley Crockett is The Man From Everywhere

Charley Crockett is The Man From Everywhere

Natalie Weiner • Sep 15, 2022

Charley Crockett's story sounds larger than life, but the singer — who just released his 11th album in seven years — says, "Everything I ever said I am is true and then some."

Photos: The National deliver career-spanning set at Surly Festival Field

Photos: The National deliver career-spanning set at Surly Festival Field

Sara Fish • Sep 15, 2022

The Wednesday show in Minneapolis also featured opener Indigo Sparke.

Hear new songs by Phoenix, Abraham Alexander, Sampa The Great, Brotherkenzie, Jockstrap and Sick Thoughts

Hear new songs by Phoenix, Abraham Alexander, Sampa The Great, Brotherkenzie, Jockstrap and Sick Thoughts

Jade • Sep 15, 2022

This week’s batch of new music features three amazing collaborations, as well as new sounds from Minnesota, London and New Orleans.

Coffee Break: Feels like the first time

Coffee Break: Feels like the first time

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 15, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention doing things for the first time do you want to hear?

Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, The War and Treaty, First Avenue’s Dayna Frank celebrated at Americana Honors & Awards

Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, The War and Treaty, First Avenue’s Dayna Frank celebrated at Americana Honors & Awards

Luke Taylor • Sep 15, 2022

Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile and The War and Treaty were among Wednesday’s honorees at the 2022 Americana Honors & Awards ceremony in Nashville, which also included a tip of the hat to First Avenue CEO Dayna Frank.

The Chart Show: Brandi Carlile rocks to No. 1

The Chart Show: Brandi Carlile rocks to No. 1

Sep 15, 2022

Brandi Carlile — with an assist from Lucius — tops this week’s chart, while Andrew Bird, Tegan and Sara, Dessa, Caamp, and Danger Mouse with Black Thought all debut with new music.

Visit these iconic spots to celebrate Duluth's rich music history

Visit these iconic spots to celebrate Duluth's rich music history

Darby Ottoson • Sep 14, 2022

Notable music-inspired stops to fill out your next North Shore road trip to the North Country.

10 Minnesota musicians with choice songs for September

10 Minnesota musicians with choice songs for September

Diane, Cecilia Johnson, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Sep 14, 2022

New music from Hippo Campus side project Brotherkenzie, Anju, Bad Posture Club, Little Man, and more.

Watch the 2022 Americana Honors & Awards, featuring Brandi Carlile, Lucius and more

Bruce Warren • Sep 14, 2022

The Americana Honors & Awards celebrates pioneering veteran artists and trailblazing newcomers. The ceremony is the hallmark event of the annual AMERICANAFEST, which returns Wednesday.

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