Destiny's Child

Beyonce unveils Mrs. Carter World Tour 2013 dates -- St. Paul in July

Beyonce just put on one of the most stunning Super Bowl halftime shows -- easily the best since Prince's -- and it's no shock that an announcement of her Mrs. Carter World Tour follows. The shows begin in Europe in April, and a North American stint launches on June 28 in Los Angeles, and wrapping at ... More >>

Halloween costume ideas, 2012: Music icons

At this point, Halloween is pretty much upon us. If you haven't picked out a costume for all those parties and concerts this weekend, then it just so happens you're in luck. Instead of rocking the tired Jimi Hendrix look or that blase Elvis jumpsuit, go for something a little more modern, relevant, ... More >>

The Chalice at 7th St Entry, 9/28/12

The Chalice, with La Manchita, A. Wolf and Her Claws, and Audio Perm7th St Entry, Minneapolis9/28/12Judging from the excited vibe of all present at the sold-out Chalice release show at the Entry on Friday, a group like this is something local music fans have been waiting on for some time. Less than ... More >>

The Chalice take hold of hip hop

All-woman revelation represents ultra-talented ladies in the lead

Weekend Checklist: River's Edge, Foster the People, Collective Soul, Korn

The way to survive this weekend is lots of sunscreen and lots of water as River's Edge Music Festival comes to Harriet Island with big name bands like Tool and Dave Matthews Band. If fighting crowds in the heat is not your thing, Foster the People will be returning to Minneapolis and The Pines will ... More >>

Bass Drum of Death, Destroyer, Kelly Rowland, and more

Pride in Concert: Kelly Rowland

Top 20 best Minnesota musicians: The complete list

​Related:Minneapolis music scene named second-best in the U.S.Minnesotans need to remember to exhale sometimes -- especially fresh on the heels of being ranked as the number two music scene in the country. Shouldn't it be enough to simply enjoy a rich history of quality musicians blossoming from f ... More >>

Top 20 best Minnesota musicians: #10-1

​Related:Top 20 best Minnesota musicians: #20-11Minneapolis music scene named second-best in the U.S.10. Babes in ToylandOrigin: Minneapolis | Active: 1987-2001 | Songs: "Bruise Violet" and "Sweet 69"  Kat Bjelland is one of the nastiest female vocalists, period. Although the woman who adeptl ... More >>

Caleb Hawley talks about 'Idol' future at sold-out Aster Cafe show

​Caleb Hawley is kind of a big deal these days, not that you would ever know it by looking at him. Born and raised in Hudson, Wisconsin and living in New York City for the past four years, this messy-haired, sweet-blue-eyed guy is as approachable as your favorite bartender, but with enough tal ... More >>

Beyonce Knowles is (probably) pregnant

​Those of you who were wondering if and when Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z would ever pull a J.Lo/Marc Anthony and collaborate on a full-length album? You folks can keep right on wondering about that while the rest of us figure out how to digest the (alleged) news that the first couple of urban pop ar ... More >>

BEYONCE TONIGHT OMG!

Yeah, we're a little excited for tonight's show.

Beyoncé

Beyoncé, Old 97's, Sonic Youth, and more

Kelly Rowland: Ms. Kelly

KMOJ's Top 89 Songs of 2005

The bad and the ugly

Documentary Or The Truth?

'We Jam Econo' clocks the Minutemen DIY-style

Summer's Camp

Who wants to spend her vacation replacing a corpse and dancing with a stiff?

More Feminist Anthems from the Dirty South

Julianne Shepherd and Dylan Hicks on the Ying Yang Twins' "Wait"

Celebrities Falling Down: Video Edition

Top 100 songs of the 2000s

Various Artists: Boom Selection_Issue 01

Weighing In

Various Artists import; 2 Many DJs; KID606

All-Access Eats

Electronica's Stepchildren

Minneapolis's DJ collective the Steppers Alliance are climbing their way up the local 2step scene

Musical Memento

Reading Radiohead's abstract Amnesiac backwards and forwards

Out of Sight

Celebrity supernova Jennifer Lopez opens her mouth and makes the world a sadder and lonelier place

Artists Of The Year

From escapist entertainment to aesthetic ecstasy: Twenty-nine writers script valentines to twelve months of culture

No Future?

I went to CMJ Music Marathon 2000 and all I got was this lousy tote bag

Fear of Music

Can a local CD store with no CDs save record companies from free music?

Lucy Pearl: Lucy Pearl

Station Break

Can the Cities' oldest black radio station survive a date with the bulldozer?