Minneapolis artists Erin Sayer and Louisa Greenstock have announced an art show that will build on the overwhelming success of a Prince tribute exhibit that was on display this past weekend for Art-a-Whirl. (Update: A #57Princes closing reception has been announced for June 4.) Their new exhibit will be on display from June 30 to July 2 at Gamut Gallery,…

Wow. That’s what I kept saying again and again, bearing witness to Beyonce as she “murdered errybody” at TCF Bank Stadium on Monday night. Wow. Wow. It was my third time seeing the Queen, but never had I seen her so emotionally raw, triumphant, and downright giddy, like when she let out the most adorable…

Neon Indian has paid tribute to Prince with a cover of “Pop Life” that features contributions from Holy Ghost!, Kristin Kontrol, and several more guest artists. (Pitchfork) Questlove defends Madonna After the BET Awards criticized Madonna’s Billboard Music Awards tribute to Prince, Questlove responded by defending her performance. “Every Prince rendition will not be a life-changing orgasmic xperience,” tweeted the Roots leader. “Just…

On Friday, Bob Dylan released his 37th studio album. Fallen Angels is a collection of American standards, recorded by Dylan with his touring band — from the same sessions that produced his 36th album, last year’s Sinatra covers collection Shadows in the Night. That album was sent free to 50,000 members of AARP, in a publicity play…

If you’re walking down Payne Avenue this summer and you hear “London Calling” streaming out of a window, you might have just stumbled upon St. Paul’s newest record store/coffee shop. Caydence Records & Coffee (900 Payne Avenue), which will sell new and used vinyl and CDs, is being worked on for a couple more months; the Clash are…

At Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards, Madonna paid tribute to Prince with a rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” followed by a duet with Stevie Wonder on “Purple Rain.” Watch the video at Stereogum. Also at the awards, Kesha sang Bob Dylan’s “It Ain’t Me Babe.” The Star Tribune has published details of Prince’s final days. According to the report, Prince was…

“We’ve wanted to get involved in a bar like this for 20 years now,” says Patrick Johnston, one of a team of new owners who are set to re-open the legendary Viking Bar this week. “We wanted a place with character, and history — not a dive, but a place with a vibe,” adds partner…

After hearing of John Berquist’s passing last week, we wanted to take some time to look at his impact in Minnesota through his passion for folk music, storytelling and the history of the Iron Range. An “Iron Ranger, born and bred,” Berquist grew up in Eveleth, Minn., and had recently moved to Fayal Township. Throughout his…

Attending a concert with expectations in mind can have a disappointing or exhilarating result. Friday night’s Wild Belle concert was, for me, the latter. It was obvious that all of the elements for a great concert were present: a stage completely full of various instruments, party lighting including strobe lights, and an open dance floor. Out…

Good Luck Finding Iris, “Color Me” Good Luck Finding Iris, a bossa nova-tinged pop quartet, showcase their song “Color Me” with a mysterious new video. Along with two other bands signed to Subaquatic Records (PTSTD and Nomenclatures), plus headliners Tony Peachka, Good Luck Finding Iris will play a “pre-release party” at the Triple Rock Social Club…