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Aaron Williams
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Benjamin Malament of the California Honeydrops on Busking, Recording, and Great Covers
In an industry where trends come and go faster than you can ask “What is Hip?” there are few sounds as reliably satisfying as classic...
Briscoe on West of It All, Working with Brad Cook, and more
It’s been a big few years for Briscoe. Between the release of their well-received debut full-length, West of it all, several major festival appearances, and huge support...
Chris Wood on the Wood Brothers Origins, Heart is the Hero, and More
To be truly creative, even briefly, is challenging no matter the artist or medium. While processes and philosophies vary widely, finding inspiration and executing on...
Fiddle Legend Michael Cleveland on His Life in Bluegrass, Exploring New Ground, and Working with Béla Fleck
Those in the know have long said that Michael Cleveland is the best fiddle player in bluegrass. With 12 IBMA ‘Fiddle Player of the Year’...
Kamasi Washington Brings Fearless Movement to the Fitz
Before attending last Saturday night’s show at the Fitzgerald, I knew there were few brighter stars in 21st-century jazz and few who put on a...
Industry Legend Don Was on Detroit Roots, Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and Blue Note Records
In the notoriously chaotic and turbulent music industry, there are few constants. Tastes and trends change quickly, and rapid technological shifts frequently alter the way...
The Indigo Girls and Minnesota Orchestra Shine in Orchestra Hall Collaboration
I know two things to be true about Minnesotans: they are resilient in the face of all weather-related adversity, and they love their folk rock....
Ben Majeska of Armchair Boogie Talks Inspirations, the Midwest Scene, and More Ahead of Turf Club Show
As a proud Upper Midwestern music website, there’s nothing we enjoy more than shedding light on great music happening in our region. We love a...
Sarah Jarosz Gifts a Snapshot of Love at Sold-Out Fine Line Show
2024 has just begun, but loads of great music has already been released. One of the best is Jarosz’s fantastic late January release, Polaroid Lovers....
Abraham Alexander Talks SEA/SONS ahead of State Theater Show
On his debut album SEA/SONS, Abraham Alexander emerged as a talent to watch. Mixing evocative, sometimes personal writing with an eclectic and distinctly modern soul...