The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Kris Delmhorst, 1968 Gibson J-50Evan Clark • Apr 10, 2025Singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst talks about a guitar she saw in a shop in Colorado and knew it was the guitar for her.
News and InterviewsJillian Lauren: What we know about police shooting of Weezer bassist's wifeBill Chappell • Apr 10, 2025Jillian Lauren suffered a non-life-threatening injury this week when police shot her in her yard after they say she pointed a gun at them. Details about the incident in Los Angeles are still emerging.
Record Store DayWax World is a new DJ-centered record store in south MinneapolisNatalia Toledo • Apr 9, 2025Rosa Garcia took over the store formerly known as Wizard Wax in November. Learn more about the inventory and their future plans in this Q&A
Record Store Day15 exclusive vinyl releases to look for on Record Store DayErik Thompson • Apr 9, 2025We sifted through this year’s list of Record Store Day releases to find 15 vinyl treasures to watch for — including a stellar batch of Minnesota-related releases.
News and InterviewsNational Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrackNeda Ulaby • Apr 9, 2025There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.
News and InterviewsInterview: Justin Bruhn and J Lenz from Pert Near Sandstone talk to Jill Riley about Blue Ox FestivalJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 8, 2025Pert Near Sandstone have had a hand in the Blue Ox Music Festival for 11 years, and Lenz and Bruhn were happy to come by to talk about the festival lineup as well as the broader experience.
News and InterviewsInterview: Martha Wainwright talks about the 20th Anniversary Release of her debut albumJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 7, 2025Twenty years ago, Martha Wainwright released her stunning debut album Martha Wainwright, and on May 23 it will be released on vinyl for the first time.
PhotosPhotos: Room3 and Yonder light up the UBS Forum Apr 4, 2025Room3 and Yonder, the top vote-getters in this year’s Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report, performed as part of a live recording of The Local Show in the UBS Forum in St. Paul.
In MemoriamRemembering Michael Hurley, a godfather of folk music's undergroundGrayson Haver Currin • Apr 4, 2025Sometimes called the father of freak-folk, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter lived, worked and died on his own terms.
News and InterviewsElton John and Brandi Carlile almost abandoned their new albumA Martínez and Phil Harrell • Apr 4, 2025Elton John partnered with Brandi Carlile for a new album of duets, Who Believes in Angels? But the project almost fell apart during its first recording sessions.
