Pop/Rock from Minnesota Public Radio

Guante & Big Cats performs in The Current studios

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:41:02 -0600

Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Kyle "Guante" has been making noise in the Minneapolis hip-hop and spoken word scenes for the past few years. Guante is a performer, slam poetry workshop facilitator and spoken word champion.

Caroline Smith and Jesse Schuster perform in The Current Studios

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:57:40 -0600

Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps released their debut album, "Backyard Tent Set" in 2008. After being named one of the best new bands that year, the group has slowly built a local following among indie folk fans.

Grammy winners on Midmorning

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards are on Sunday, with Beyonce, Lady, Gaga, and Taylor Swift among the nominees. Midmorning replays Grammy winners interviewed by Kerri Miller in 2009: Dave Pirner, Bela Fleck, and Roger McGuinn.

The Daredevil Christopher Wright performs in The Current studios

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:17:15 -0600

The Daredevil Christopher Wright is a vivacious cannonball of pop, rock, and folk erupting from Northern Wisconsin.

The Plastic Constellations perform in The Current studios

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:37:00 -0600

The Plastic Constellations first hit the scene in 1995 as teenagers and reunited for Modern Radio Record Label's 10 year anniversary show..

Ordway Center celebrates 25th year

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:00:00 -0600

This week the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in downtown St. Paul celebrates its 25th Anniversary with an open house on Sunday that takes a look back at the effort it took to build, and what it has meant to the community.

The Red Pens make their mark on local music scene

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:40:51 -0600

A local indie rock duo is riding a wave of fuzzed-out guitar distortion into the hearts of critics and fans.

The Twilight Hours perform in The Current Studios

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:14:20 -0600

Minnesota mainstays Matt Wilson and John Munson have musically merged once again as The Twilight Hours. The duo found success in their early incarnation Trip Shakespeare and apart in bands such as Semisonic and Polara.

The Arms Akimbo performs in The Current studios

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:43:28 -0600

The Arms Akimbo is made up of brothers Nick and Ian Schaster and friend Chris Dillon. After a brief stint as The Serfs, the trio reformed in early 2009 with a new name and sound.

Peter Wolf Crier performs in The Current studios

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Peter Wolf Crier is a new two-piece rooted in the Twin Cities music scene. Peter Pisano formerly of The Wars of 1812 and Brian Moen of the Laarks join forces in this gritty, folk-rock masterpiece.

Radio Heartland Live Holiday Concerts

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Radio Heartland celebrated the 2009 holiday season with the help of some friends.

Works Progress Administration on Radio Heartland

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Three members of Works Progress Administration perform on Radio Heartland.

Romantica performs in The Current studios

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:54:53 -0600

Romantica's latest EP Control Alt Country Delete, was recorded on March 23rd 2009 in Austin Texas one day after the chaos of South by Southwest.

Minnesota artists cover the Beatles

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

"Minnesota Beatle Project" is a new CD that features 16 Minnesota-based artists interpreting Beatles songs. One of the more intriguing tracks in the collection is a version of "Norwegian Wood" by Jeremy Messersmith and Zach Coulter. This is the first time they have recorded music together. Messersmith is a solo artist and Coulter is a member of the band Solid Gold. They spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the creation of their unique version of the song.

Sarah Hicks, Minnesota Orchestra pops conductor

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Classical orchestras have long featured popular music or pops to broaden their audiences. The recently appointed pops conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra talks about how she sells new music to audiences young and old.