News and InterviewsFolk duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland'A Martínez • Sep 4, 2024The folk music duo of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland," four years after a tornado destroyed their home and studio.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota musicians with emergent tunes this SeptemberDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Sep 3, 2024Welcome to The Scouting Report, a monthly list of 10 Minnesota artists with exciting new projects, as curated by our local music team. If you like these picks, check out The Local Show on Sundays from 7 p.m. to midnight, hosted by Diane, or check out our Spotify playlist, updated every week. In April 2024, The Current compiled the first Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report with votes from the local music industry.
PhotosPhotos: Stephen Sanchez lights up the Minnesota State Fair GrandstandLaura Buhman • Sep 3, 2024The modern-day crooner regaled fans at the State Fair with his unique, freshed-up take on classic music and fashion. Folk-inflected singer-songwriter Madi Diaz opened the show.
PhotosPhotos: Performances by Nur-D, FènixDion and The Twins of Franklin punctuate a beautiful MPR Day at the Minnesota State FairBump Opera • Sep 3, 2024Performances by The Twins of Franklin, FènixDion and Nur-D lit up the stage in Dan Patch Park during MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Back To SchoolJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 3, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about school — or going back to it — would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistorySeptember 3 in Music History: Naughty by Nature's self-titled album is released Sep 3, 2024Mitch Miller had a No. 1 single with a song written in 1853; Ringo returned to the Beatles after a little time off; Fats Domino was rescued from post-Katrina New Orleans; Donovan went to No. 1 with a song that became one of the first examples of psychedelia, and Naughty by Natures self-titled album was released on this day in 1991, Today in Music History.
Today In Music HistorySeptember 2 in Music History: Dead Kennedys released their debut album Sep 2, 2024The Doors recorded their first demos; Bjork slept through a house break-in; Kanye surprised Mike Myers on live national television; and the Rolling Stones recorded their cover of a Willie Dixon song, Today in Music History.
In MemoriamHip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stageThe Associated Press • Sep 1, 2024The hip-hop artist was known for his breakout track “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and for lending his gravelly voice to hits by Missy Elliott and Ciara. The cause of his death was unclear.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: YOUR Songs of SummerJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 30, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what favorite songs from this summer would you like to hear?
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Don SchlitzMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 30, 2024This week, we celebrate the birthday of hit-making songwriter Don Schlitz — whose name you may not know, but whose songs you definitely will.