Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.

Folk duo-turned Americana band Maygen & The Birdwatcher performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase back in April, alongside Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Joe Rainey and Kelley Smith.

Dylan Bizhikiins, Joe Rainey, and Sean Carey celebrated the release of their debut album, Unbound, with a performance at Parkway Theater in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 24.

Nashville rockers The Wild Feathers played to a packed patio at Sociable Cider Werks in northeast Minneapolis on Thursday, July 25. The band’s latest album, Sirens, arrives on October 4.

Open every night, except Tuesdays, the 85-capacity nightclub in North Loop has quickly built a reputation as a supportive environment for local and national performers.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about winning would you like to hear?

Ahead of their sold-out show at Surly Brewing Festival Field on June 20, the Pixies stopped by The Current studio to play a three-song set of songs from their upcoming album ‘The Night the Zombies Came.’

Jimi Hendrix played for his hometown for the last time; The Jackson 5 got signed; Mick Jagger was born; and Mary Wells passed away, Today in Music History.

Frank Turner’s "Girl From The Record Shop," Hermanos Gutierrez’s "Low Sun," and Pokey LaFarge’s "Sister Andre," each enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame while Kacey Musgraves holds the No. 1 spot with “Cardinal.”

From TikTok feeds to television, breakout performances at Coachella and Governor’s Ball, the rising pop star has felt inescapable — and for good reason.