Drew Kinkade is growing his brand with friends and collaborators out of a recently opened space in Minneapolis’ Powderhorn neighborhood.

Here are 15 rare records to look out for on Friday, plus an additional 10 holiday-themed exclusives.

Following the release of his new memoir, Jesperson discusses his dedicated work in the Minnesota music industry, including with many of the artists who inspired his influential record label, Twin/Tone.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featuring the flute do you want to hear?

The Hypstrz, Fingerprints, Yipes!, Curtiss A, and the Suicide Commandos — all pioneers of the Midwest’s punk sounds — reunited onstage at the Hopkins Center for the Arts for a gala concert to celebrate the re-release of a landmark 1979 compilation album.

Phair paid homage to her younger self and fans for the ‘Exile In Guyville’ 30th anniversary show. Blondshell opened up.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from musicians/bands/songwriters with a strong sense of humor do you want to hear?

This week’s Album of the Week is The Gaslight Anthem’s History Books.

New York artist Laura Pergolizzi — best known by their stage name LP — visited The Current studio to play songs from their latest album, ‘Love Lines.’ Afterwards, they chatted with Mac Wilson about making the album and about songwriting in general.

On the occasion of André 3000 shifting from hip-hop into experimental ambient music, here’s a look at other brilliant innovators unafraid of trying on new sounds.