The Bay Area four-piece indie rockers played songs from their latest album, after which frontperson Shannon Shaw stayed for a heartfelt conversation with host Jessica Paxton.

The Australian band performed on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Armory in Minneapolis. Geese opened up.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by, or that feature, Beyoncé would you like to hear?

The folk music duo of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland," four years after a tornado destroyed their home and studio.

Welcome to The Scouting Report, a monthly list of 10 Minnesota artists with exciting new projects, as curated by our local music team. If you like these picks, check out The Local Show on Sundays from 7 p.m. to midnight, hosted by Diane, or check out our Spotify playlist, updated every week. In April 2024, The Current compiled the first Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report with votes from the local music industry.

The modern-day crooner regaled fans at the State Fair with his unique, freshed-up take on classic music and fashion. Folk-inflected singer-songwriter Madi Diaz opened the show.

Performances by The Twins of Franklin, FènixDion and Nur-D lit up the stage in Dan Patch Park during MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about school — or going back to it — would you like to hear?

The hip-hop artist was known for his breakout track “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and for lending his gravelly voice to hits by Missy Elliott and Ciara. The cause of his death was unclear.

Multi-disciplinary artist XINA performed at Carbon Sound Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in April, featuring MMYYKK, Zora, and REIKI.