This week on Good News on The Current, Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams talks about the powerful influence of a song by the Shangri-Las.

The musician died this month at age 58. His collaborators are paying tribute to "a great artist who belongs to the world.”

Last week, 25 local musicians were drafted into five new bands, and then had 48 hours to create original music to perform on the mainroom stage on Friday, July 26.

Under the looming threat of thunderstorms, the legendary rock band packed all their hits into an energetic set at Target Field following openers L7 and the Pretenders.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about teenagers or being a teen would you like to hear?

Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.

Folk duo-turned Americana band Maygen & The Birdwatcher performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase back in April, alongside Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Joe Rainey and Kelley Smith.

Dylan Bizhikiins, Joe Rainey, and Sean Carey celebrated the release of their debut album, Unbound, with a performance at Parkway Theater in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 24.

Nashville rockers The Wild Feathers played to a packed patio at Sociable Cider Werks in northeast Minneapolis on Thursday, July 25. The band’s latest album, Sirens, arrives on October 4.

Open every night, except Tuesdays, the 85-capacity nightclub in North Loop has quickly built a reputation as a supportive environment for local and national performers.