On the Rise: Mo O’Laughlin’s Debut Single Evokes Pandemic Disconnect

The new indie artist in St. Paul releases an emotive debut single, “Do Not Disturb Mode”

Durry: From Burnsville Basement to ‘Best Bands of 2021’

Two siblings’ surprise TikTok hit has led their band, Durry, to play First Avenue’s Best Bands of 2021 in March
The Hawaiian setting of HBO's "The White Lotus"

Did You Know “The White Lotus” Featured a Twin Cities Musical Group?

The local Rose Ensemble contributed nine tracks of traditional Hawaiian songs to the hit HBO show
Questlove talked about Prince and his film "Summer of Soul" at Paisley Park on Sunday

Highlights: Questlove Brings ‘Summer of Soul’ Film to Paisley Park

The Roots frontman talked about Prince and his debut documentary covering 1969’s Harlem Cultural Festival

Review: Stargazing at the Wilco and Trampled by Turtles Concert

Bands bring surprises to separate sets at Treasure Island Casino Amphitheater

How Music Venues Can Change with #MeToo in Mind

Sexual misconduct allegations reverberate in the Twin Cities’ live music scene after a year of social reckonings
Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers Is Spooky, Folksy, Resonant in Minneapolis

At her Surly Festival Field show, the artist covered the Replacements and called Minneapolis a favorite place to play
A still from Rachel Lime's "Voyager 3" music video

Rachel Lime Made One of the Boldest Local Albums of the Year

The artist's Minnesota-made debut, "A.U.," explores themes of loneliness, longing, and her Korean heritage

Charlie Parr Links Up With Smithsonian for Latest Album

The Duluth musician discusses songwriting, mental and physical health, and "Last of the Better Days Ahead," out July 30

First Avenue Announces More Than 50 New Shows

After a year without live music, the venue is welcoming artists back with events across the Twin Cities

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