The Chart Show: Metric jump back to No. 1 with "Victim Of Luck" May 7, 2026Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.
May 7 in Music History: Prince posthumously places 8 albums in the Billboard 200 May 7, 2026Buzzcocks' Steve Diggle was born; The Mamas and the Papas had a big hit; the Stones released a double album; Reginald Dwight legally changed his name to something we all recognize; Terence Trent D'Arby got his wish for a No. 1 hit; and Steve Perry left Journey, Today in Music History.
Mid West Music Fest 2026: Where to eat and explore in Winona Tay Elhindi • May 6, 2026Between sets, take time to experience the city of Winona itself. Here’s a local’s guide to the waterfront views, hidden gems, and hometown staples.
May 6 in Music History: Atmosphere released 'Southsiders' May 6, 2026Elton John released “Rocket Man”; Simon toured without Garfunkel; Led Zeppelin broke their own attendance record; Keith and Mick worked out the opening riff to one of rock music's most iconic songs; and Pearl Jam filed charges against Ticketmaster, today in music history.
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.