Play1min 22secPolka king and Minnesota state senator Florian Chmielewski dies at age 97April 26, 2024 5:03 PMBy Max SparberFlorian Chmielewski, a Minnesota polka legend and former state senator, has died at 97, leaving behind a legacy spanning six generations of family musicians
Play9min 34secNew south Minneapolis vinyl pressing plant aims to make records for local artists and labelsApril 22, 2024 2:35 PMBy Nina Moini and Alanna ElderA new vinyl pressing plant is set to open in the Phillips neighborhood of south Minneapolis this year.
Cher, Mary J. Blige and Ozzy Osbourne on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2024 listApril 22, 2024 3:19 AMBy Ayana Archie and Diane Webber Half the inductees in the performer category were nominated for the first time this year. The ceremony will stream live on Disney+ in October.
New Minnesota music roundup: Abstract tango from the Charles Gorczynski Tango QuartetApril 19, 2024 12:44 PMBy Max SparberAbstract tango from the Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet. Plus: The punchy Americana of Humbird and wild improvisation from three local music vets.
Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’April 19, 2024 8:20 AMBy The Associated PressCould there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No. On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department."
Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80April 18, 2024 4:44 PMBy Chloe Veltman The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.
Play4min 13secArt Hounds: High school and college classicalApril 11, 2024 4:00 AMBy Emily BrightIn this week’s Art Hounds: A knitted wire textile exhibit; a Native fashion show; and the winners of a competitive Schubert Club scholarship perform.
Play8min 42secMinnesota Music Month: Local stars to see in AprilApril 9, 2024 2:06 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnGovernor Walz declared April Minnesota Music Month back in 2019. It’s a time for recognizing the local musicians who contribute to culture and understanding of one another through music.
Chechnya is banning music that’s too fast or slow. These songs wouldn’t make the cutApril 9, 2024 11:50 AMBy Rachel Treisman Authorities in the Russian republic of Chechnya will only allow music between 80 and 116 beats per minute, though it’s unclear how the rule will be enforced.
New Minnesota music roundup: Immigrant songs by Red ThreadApril 5, 2024 3:02 PMBy Max SparberThree new albums: “Immigrantke” by Red Thread, “Shadowland” by Claude de Lune and “Live from a Dive” by Michael Gay & His Dang Band