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September 20, 2023

Watch live performances from Allison Russell, Bonnie Raitt and more as the Americana community reveals its top album, song and artist of the year.

Watch the Americana Honors & Awards live starting at 6:30 p.m. Central

Sep 20, 2023

Watch live performances from Allison Russell, Bonnie Raitt and more as the Americana community reveals its top album, song and artist of the year.

The Tallest Man on Earth brings electric energy to Palace Theatre

The Tallest Man on Earth brings electric energy to Palace Theatre

Nikhil Kumaran • Sep 20, 2023

Tuesday night’s show in St. Paul had Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson dancing and smiling almost all night long.

Hear new songs from Dua Saleh, The National, The Staves, Shamir, L7, and Peso Pluma with Jasiel Nuñez, Junior H

Hear new songs from Dua Saleh, The National, The Staves, Shamir, L7, and Peso Pluma with Jasiel Nuñez, Junior H

Jade • Sep 20, 2023

This week hear new music from Dua Saleh, The National, The Staves, Shamir, L7, and Peso Pluma with Jasiel Nuñez, Junior H.

Coffee Break: Cult classic albums

Coffee Break: Cult classic albums

Jill Riley • Sep 20, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from cult classic albums do you want to hear?

Allison Russell wants to make waves

Allison Russell wants to make waves

Jewly Hight • Sep 19, 2023

Two years ago, Allison Russell's breakthrough album took the roots music world by storm. Now nominated for the genre's highest honor, Russell has a new goal: to open Americana up even more.

 The Walkmen pick up right where they left off at First Avenue

The Walkmen pick up right where they left off at First Avenue

Joel Swenson and Tony Nelson • Sep 19, 2023

On Monday night in Minneapolis, the artful indie rockers proved they’re still bringing maximum intensity on their Revenge Tour after a decade-long hiatus.

Coffee Break: Songs with a taste of honey

Coffee Break: Songs with a taste of honey

Jill Riley • Sep 19, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about honey and bees would you like to hear?

Mitski's 'most American' album is 'united by love'

Mitski's 'most American' album is 'united by love'

Taylor Haney and Leila Fadel • Sep 19, 2023

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mitski about her new album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.

Photos: Queens of the Stone Age lead powerful night at the Armory

Photos: Queens of the Stone Age lead powerful night at the Armory

Sara Fish • Sep 18, 2023

The heavy rockers played Minneapolis on Sunday, with support from Jehnny Beth and Viagra Boys.

Bully crush hometown performance at First Avenue

Bully crush hometown performance at First Avenue

Macie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 18, 2023

The indie rockers made the most of their Minneapolis return at their biggest headlining stage yet. Wombo opened up the night.

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