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May 17, 2024

Thirty years after Portishead's debut, Gibbons' first solo album is the testament of an uncanny singer simply making it through each day.

On Beth Gibbons' 'Lives Outgrown,' the Portishead singer invites us in

On Beth Gibbons' 'Lives Outgrown,' the Portishead singer invites us in

Grayson Haver Currin • May 17, 2024

Thirty years after Portishead's debut, Gibbons' first solo album is the testament of an uncanny singer simply making it through each day.

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: How did we get here?

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: How did we get here?

Chaz Kangas • May 16, 2024

The ground is still shaking from the aftershocks of one of the most historic weeks in hip-hop. Arguably the two biggest stars in the genre and culture, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, released heated, pointed songs about each other, holding the music world’s attention in a vice grip.

The Chart Show: Hermanos Gutierrez's "Low Sun" rises on the Chart Show

The Chart Show: Hermanos Gutierrez's "Low Sun" rises on the Chart Show

May 16, 2024

Along with Hermanos Gutierrez, four other artists — Frank Turner, Beth Gibbons, Pokey LaFarge, and Hurray For The Riff Raff — have songs making Chart Show debuts this week, while Pearl Jam’s “Dark Matter” enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Coffee Break: Art-A-Whirl weekend

Coffee Break: Art-A-Whirl weekend

Jill Riley • May 16, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what art-related songs or songs by bands playing Art-A-Whirl do you want to hear?

Where and when to catch live music during Art-A-Whirl 2024

Where and when to catch live music during Art-A-Whirl 2024

Anna Devine • May 15, 2024

The iconic and cherished Art-A-Whirl weekend is back Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19, for its 29th year. Here are some live music highlights to check out all weekend long.

Coffee Break: National Bike to Work Week

Coffee Break: National Bike to Work Week

Jill Riley • May 15, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about bicycles or bicycling do you want to hear?

Photos: Faces of Mid West Music Fest 2024, day two

Photos: Faces of Mid West Music Fest 2024, day two

Laura Buhman • May 14, 2024

Many top acts from the local music scene converged in Winona, Minnesota, for Mid West Music Fest 2024. The weekend of live entertainment took place May 10-11 at venues across the city. Day two featured performances by Raffaella, Heiruspecs, Landon Conrath, Student 1, Mark Mallman, and many more.

Photos: Faces of Mid West Music Fest 2024, day one

Photos: Faces of Mid West Music Fest 2024, day one

Laura Buhman • May 14, 2024

Many top acts from the Minnesota music scene converged in Winona for a weekend of live entertainment on May 10-11. Day one featured performances by Night Moves, Monica LaPlante, Black Eyed Snakes (feat. Alan Sparhawk), and more.

It was a classic rap beef. Then Drake revived Tupac with AI and Congress got involved

It was a classic rap beef. Then Drake revived Tupac with AI and Congress got involved

Greg Rosalsky • May 14, 2024

AI can conjure the voice or likeness of a dead celebrity with just a few clicks. This opens a host of legal questions about the rights of the deceased and their heirs to control their digital replicas

Coffee Break: Americana Honors & Awards nominees

Coffee Break: Americana Honors & Awards nominees

Jill Riley • May 14, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards nominees would you like to hear?

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