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Benjamin Malament of the California Honeydrops on Busking, Recording, and Great Covers

Last updated on October 7th, 2024 at 07:15 amIn an industry where trends come and go faster than you can ask “What is Hip?” there...

Briscoe on West of It All, Working with Brad Cook, and more

Last updated on August 23rd, 2024 at 06:59 amIt’s been a big few years for Briscoe. Between the release of their well-received debut full-length, West of...

Chris Wood on the Wood Brothers Origins, Heart is the Hero, and More

Last updated on August 5th, 2024 at 09:47 amTo be truly creative, even briefly, is challenging no matter the artist or medium. While processes and...

Fiddle Legend Michael Cleveland on His Life in Bluegrass, Exploring New Ground, and Working with Béla Fleck

Last updated on August 2nd, 2024 at 08:37 amThose in the know have long said that Michael Cleveland is the best fiddle player in bluegrass....

Kamasi Washington Brings Fearless Movement to the Fitz

Last updated on June 1st, 2024 at 07:22 pmBefore attending last Saturday night’s show at the Fitzgerald, I knew there were few brighter stars in...

Industry Legend Don Was on Detroit Roots, Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and Blue Note Records

Last updated on June 1st, 2024 at 07:22 pmIn the notoriously chaotic and turbulent music industry, there are few constants. Tastes and trends change quickly,...

The Indigo Girls and Minnesota Orchestra Shine in Orchestra Hall Collaboration

Last updated on April 22nd, 2024 at 06:40 amI know two things to be true about Minnesotans: they are resilient in the face of all...

Ben Majeska of Armchair Boogie Talks Inspirations, the Midwest Scene, and More Ahead of Turf Club Show

Last updated on April 7th, 2024 at 08:36 amAs a proud Upper Midwestern music website, there’s nothing we enjoy more than shedding light on great...

Sarah Jarosz Gifts a Snapshot of Love at Sold-Out Fine Line Show

Last updated on March 22nd, 2024 at 05:51 pm2024 has just begun, but loads of great music has already been released. One of the best...

Abraham Alexander Talks SEA/SONS ahead of State Theater Show

Last updated on March 11th, 2024 at 12:22 pmOn his debut album SEA/SONS, Abraham Alexander emerged as a talent to watch. Mixing evocative, sometimes personal...