Motown legend Smokey Robinson is being criminally investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following allegations accusing him of a series of sexual assaults.

“Catch These Fists” takes the No. 1 spot after just three weeks in the chart as the highly anticipated new single from Lorde, “What Was That,” debuts at No. 13, just behind Minnesota acts Durry and Samia who climb closer to the top 10.

The 15th annual Duluth Dylan Fest features nightly Bob-centric music, historic landmark visits, and a lecture series drawing fans from all over the world. From May 18 to May 25, a wide range of events are scheduled around Dylan’s May 24 birthday and serve as a launchpad to explore his deep Minnesota roots.

The iconic and cherished Art-A-Whirl weekend is back Friday, May 16, to Sunday, May 18, for its 30th year. Here are some live music highlights to check out all weekend long.

The 2025 Mid West Music Fest took over four venues across Winona, Minnesota, on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. The lineup of primarily local acts included Charlie Parr, Charlieboy, Gully Boys, Humbird, Kiss the Tiger, and many more.

Led by vocalists Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, alt-rock group brought The Gold Rush Tour to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Friday, May 9. Victoria Canal was the opening act.

The Canadian singer-songwriter’s All Returners Tour stopped at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, May 9. The show featured opener Kara Jackson.

There's an invitation in these songs, largely pulled from her 2024 release Lives Outgrown, to bear witness to Gibbons' own tragedy and transformation.