July 28, 2025The Minnesota-raised artist made a big return for a special night at the Minneapolis contemporary art gallery. Save This Story
Photos: Dizzy Fae lights up the Walker at After Hours: Summer PartyJuliet Farmer • Jul 28, 2025The Minnesota-raised artist made a big return for a special night at the Minneapolis contemporary art gallery.
Photos: The Lumineers rock Xcel Energy CenterLaura Buhman • Jul 28, 2025The Denver-based folk rock group brought their Automatic World Tour to St. Paul on Friday, July 25. Twin Cities alt-rock band Hippo Campus played an opening set.
Slug and Ant share what to expect at Atmosphere's Minnesota State Fair performanceChaz Kangas • Jul 28, 2025The Current’s Music On-A-Stick at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand features Atmosphere & Friends on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.
July 28 in Music History: Happy birthday to Gerald Casale of DEVO Jul 28, 2025Elvis Presley's first interview appeared in print; Moscow teens were pilfering pay-phone parts to make their own electric guitars; Mick Jagger made his acting debut; Natalie Merchant sang her last gig with 10,000 Maniacs; and Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on The Steve Allen Show, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: AuthorsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 28, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention authors or writers would you like to hear?
Tom Lehrer, influential musical satirist, dies at 97Art Silverman and Neda Ulaby • Jul 27, 2025The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.
July 27 in Music History: New York Dolls released their self-titled debut Jul 27, 2025Bobby Day passed away; The film 'Purple Rain' was released; Juliana Hatfield was born; Cass Elliot released her first solo single; John Denver got his second No. 1 hit; 'Men in Black' soundtrack was a bestseller; Pete Yorn and the late Soul Asylum bassist Karl Mueller was born, Today in Music History.
July 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Iron & Wine's Sam Beam Jul 26, 2025Jimi Hendrix played for his hometown for the last time; The Jackson 5 got signed; Mick Jagger was born; and Mary Wells passed away, Today in Music History.
Photos: The Twins of Franklin bring dulcet harmonies to Sociable Cider WerksJuliet Farmer • Jul 25, 2025The local duo of Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou performed at the northeast Minneapolis cidery’s patio on Thursday, July 24.
July 25 in Music History: Bob Dylan went electric at Newport Folk Festival Jul 25, 2025Beastie Boys released 'Paul's Boutique'; Thurston Moore was born; Bob Dylan disappointed fans by plugging in; The Beatles recorded the first take of a George Harrison tune; and Neil Young joins Crosby, Stills and Nash, Today in Music History.
