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April 07, 2025

The Suburbs and Black Widows led a celebration for the legendary Minneapolis club on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Photos: The Suburbs rock First Avenue's 55th Anniversary Celebration

Photos: The Suburbs rock First Avenue's 55th Anniversary Celebration

Steven Cohen • Apr 7, 2025

The Suburbs and Black Widows led a celebration for the legendary Minneapolis club on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Interview: Martha Wainwright talks about the 20th Anniversary Release of her debut album

Interview: Martha Wainwright talks about the 20th Anniversary Release of her debut album

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 7, 2025

Twenty years ago, Martha Wainwright released her stunning debut album Martha Wainwright, and on May 23 it will be released on vinyl for the first time.

Bad Bunny: Tiny Desk Concert

Anamaria Artemisa Sayre • Apr 7, 2025

Flanked by cuatros and congas, Bad Bunny wields the power of Puerto Rico in a joyous and defiant Tiny Desk.

Bob Dylan gives an intimate, listening-room-style performance in Mankato

Bob Dylan gives an intimate, listening-room-style performance in Mankato

Luke Taylor • Apr 7, 2025

For the only Minnesota stop on his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour, Dylan’s return to the state of his birth made for a very special night.

April 7 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Ber

April 7 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Ber

Apr 7, 2025

Plus, John Prine died; CBS Radio launched the first national show about rock 'n' roll; the proto-Stones met at a blues club; Feist cleaned up at the Juno Awards; and Prince released his debut album "For You", Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Hey, Good Looking!

Coffee Break: Hey, Good Looking!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 7, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be pick-up lines would you like to hear?

April 6 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Frank Black

April 6 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Frank Black

Apr 6, 2025

Elvis signed a contract with a film studio; the Beatles got started on 'Revolver'; Simon and Garfunkel had a No. 1 album; ABBA became European stars overnight; and Tammy Wynette passed away, Today in Music History.

Amadou Bagayoko, one half of Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, dies at 70

Amadou Bagayoko, one half of Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, dies at 70

The Associated Press • Apr 6, 2025

Bagayoko, an acclaimed guitarist and half of the Grammy-nominated blind duo Amadou & Mariam, died in his hometown of Bamako on Friday.

April 5 in Music History: Remembering Kurt Cobain

April 5 in Music History: Remembering Kurt Cobain

Apr 5, 2025

Layne Staley passed away; Tracy Chapman released her debut album; R.E.M. played their first ever gig; Toto broke up; and Paula Cole was born, Today in Music History.

Photos: Room3 and Yonder light up the UBS Forum

Photos: Room3 and Yonder light up the UBS Forum

Darin Kamnetz • Apr 4, 2025

Room3 and Yonder, the top vote-getters in this year’s Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report, performed as part of a live recording of The Local Show in the UBS Forum in St. Paul.

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