May 05, 2026New music by Sadie Gustafson-Zook, American Cream, Secret Rivers, Mary Jam, and more. Save This Story
10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for May 2026Diane, Anna Devine, Macie Rasmussen, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • May 5, 2026New music by Sadie Gustafson-Zook, American Cream, Secret Rivers, Mary Jam, and more.
May 5 in Music History: Happy birthday, Adele May 5, 2026Adele was born; Elvis walked down Lonely Street to the top of the charts; the Beatles released “Get Back”; Peaches and Herb had a No. 1 hit, and it felt so good; Cleveland was selected for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen was born, today in music history.
Lucinda Williams performs a Microshow at The CurrentZach McCormick • May 4, 2026The celebrated singer-songwriter performs songs from her latest album, ‘World’s Gone Wrong,’ alongside other selections from her catalogue.
May 4 in Music History: Lake Street Dive released 'Free Yourself Up' May 4, 2026The first Grammy Awards were presented; Louis Armstrong had a chart-topper; ragtime music hit the top of the album charts; and MCA of the Beastie Boys passed away, today in music history.
May 3 in Music History: 5th anniversary of Big Thief's 'U.F.O.F.' May 3, 2026David Ball was born; Oasis got dissed by a bank; Metallica sent hate mail to Napster; the Godfather of Soul was born; and the Hollies recorded “Carrie Anne,” today in music history.
May 2 in Music History: Happy birthday to Lucy Dacus May 2, 2026Keith Richards fell out of a coconut tree; The Who played without Keith Moon; Brian Wilson halted the production of Smile; and The Cure issued their best-selling album, Disintegration.
May 1 in Music History: Father John Misty released 'Fear Fun' May 1, 2026Bob Dylan appeared on The Johnny Cash Show; The Stones released 'Brown Sugar'; the Carpenters performed in the White House; the man who immortalized the phrase 'who you gonna call?' was born; and a Minnesota man pretended to be David Gilmour at a hospital, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Greatest Living American SongwritersJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 1, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by artists you think should be on the list of Greatest Living American Songwriters would you like to hear?
Twin Cities experimental rock pioneer Michael Yonkers has diedReed Fischer • Apr 30, 2026The groundbreaking Twin Cities musician, dancer, electrician, and performer has died at the age of 78. His record titled Microminiature Love, recorded in the late ‘60s, was released in the early aughts to critical acclaim, and he later collaborated with the Blind Shake.
The Chart Show: Mavis Staples lands at No. 1 Apr 30, 2026Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.