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April 04, 2023

Under the gentle guidance of director Sam Jones, this portrait of Isbell is a courageous and vulnerable work of art.

‘Running With Our Eyes Closed’ offers unfettered look at Jason Isbell

‘Running With Our Eyes Closed’ offers unfettered look at Jason Isbell

Luke Taylor • Apr 4, 2023

Under the gentle guidance of director Sam Jones, this portrait of Isbell is a courageous and vulnerable work of art.

10 Minnesota musicians with fresh music for April

10 Minnesota musicians with fresh music for April

Diane, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Apr 4, 2023

New music from Mycheal Gabriel, Allie McIntosh, Juice Lord, Anna Graves, and more.

Coffee Break: First Avenue Stars

Coffee Break: First Avenue Stars

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Apr 4, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists with a First Avenue star?

The War and Treaty's songs of ardent commitment find deeper clarity on 'Lover's Game'

The War and Treaty's songs of ardent commitment find deeper clarity on 'Lover's Game'

Jewly Hight • Apr 4, 2023

On the duo's latest album, its first full-length released on a major country label, Tanya and Michael Trotter sing piano-driven originals with a grown-up sense of devotion.

Nine scenic spots along the Minnesota/Wisconsin border

Nine scenic spots along the Minnesota/Wisconsin border

Darby Ottoson • Apr 4, 2023

From Duluth to Winona, you’ll find rivers, bluffs, woods, and more to explore along Minnesota’s eastern edge

DJs and revelers celebrate 50-plus years of First Ave dance parties

DJs and revelers celebrate 50-plus years of First Ave dance parties

Michaelangelo Matos and Darin Kamnetz • Apr 3, 2023

With Danceteria Through the Decades, First Avenue continued its 53rd-anniversary celebration and traced the progression of music and cultural styles in the process.

Ber gets personal during homecoming show at 7th St Entry

Ber gets personal during homecoming show at 7th St Entry

Shannon Brault and Sara Fish • Apr 3, 2023

The rising singer-songwriter’s Minneapolis concert was an interactive affair, filled with bad Hinge date stories and music inspired by them.

Coffee Break: Sire songs for Seymour Stein

Coffee Break: Sire songs for Seymour Stein

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Apr 3, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists signed to Sire Records?

Seymour Stein, the record executive who signed Madonna, is dead at 80

Seymour Stein, the record executive who signed Madonna, is dead at 80

The Associated Press • Apr 3, 2023

Seymour Stein, who helped found the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and was himself inducted into the Rock Hall in 2005, died of cancer in Los Angeles, according to a statement by his family.

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Apr 2, 2023

The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.

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