Local music
KC Rae Thought She Was Going to Die. She Made the Music of a Lifetime Instead.
In her first interview in five years, the Now, Now singer talks about surviving the industry and creating her solo debut, 'Think I'm Gonna Die.'
Get to Know the Next Generation of Twin Cities Music Venues
Lots of old favorites went to Venue Heaven over the past dozen or so years, but a new crop of sub-500-capacity spaces is making plenty of noise.
The Sound of Young Outstate Minnesota: Identity Crisis and Bad Supremacy Make ’80s-Style Hardcore Sound New Again
Two high school bands are stripping their favorite music down to its essentials
Is Touring Even Worth It?
A half-dozen Twin Cities musicians break down the harsh economics of touring—and explain why they still hit the road anyway.
Thank You, I’m Sorry Is a Minneapolis Band
Sure the singer lives in Seattle, but let's not get picky here.
Strib Drops Cartoonist, Adds Weed Newsletter
Plus the Merwin Liquors problem, televised local music, and a beautiful glimpse into the soul of Minnesota in today's Flyover news roundup.
Why Do We Still Pretend That the Replacements Should Have Become Real Rock Stars?
If you're not careful, an exciting new mix of 1985's 'Tim' will fill you with regret.
Minnesota’s Parrot Heads Adjust to Life Without Jimmy Buffett
RIP to the beachcombing bard.
RÖK Music Lounge and Pilllar Forum: Get to Know 2 New Twin Cities Music Venues
A pair of new spaces are offering opportunities to local bands shut out elsewhere.
Prince Released the 5th Best Local Song This Week
Time for our weekly playlists: 5 new local songs, 5 new non-local songs.
