Paul McCartney

Heiruspecs' Sean McPherson talks music copyright with expert Peter DiCola

By Sean McPhersonSean McPherson teaches at McNally Smith College of Music, is a founding member of Twin Cities hip-hop collective Heiruspecs, and plays bass with Dessa's touring band. He recently conducted a conversation with a leader in the changing terrain of the music copyright world, Northwester ... More >>

The Joy Formidable's Ritzy Bryan: "The delivery is as intense and sincere as its always been."

​Those of us who were lucky enough to witness the Joy Formidable's incendiary show at the Entry last April agree that the North Wales trio's raucous performance was clearly one of the best live shows of 2011. Thankfully, the band didn't make Twin Cities music fans wait too long for a return en ... More >>

Volume 1: Through the Lens of Music Photographer Rob Shanahan

​Those of us who were lucky enough to witness the Joy Formidable's incendiary show at the Entry last April agree that the North Wales trio's raucous performance was clearly one of the best live shows of 2011. Thankfully, the band didn't make Twin Cities music fans wait too long for a return en ... More >>

Bon Iver's Grammys poster is far worse than Skrillex's

A small portion of the ugliness.​The past 24 hours have been admittedly strange for the cult of Justin Vernon. As has already been discussed in detail, Bon Iver's self-titled, pastoral folk album is up for four Grammys at the February 12 show, and these are in major categories that seem to be with ... More >>

92 KQRS Classic Rock Art Show

A small portion of the ugliness.​The past 24 hours have been admittedly strange for the cult of Justin Vernon. As has already been discussed in detail, Bon Iver's self-titled, pastoral folk album is up for four Grammys at the February 12 show, and these are in major categories that seem to be with ... More >>

Critics' Picks: Charlie Parr, Friends Like These, Dom, and more

A small portion of the ugliness.​The past 24 hours have been admittedly strange for the cult of Justin Vernon. As has already been discussed in detail, Bon Iver's self-titled, pastoral folk album is up for four Grammys at the February 12 show, and these are in major categories that seem to be with ... More >>

Peter Asher

A small portion of the ugliness.​The past 24 hours have been admittedly strange for the cult of Justin Vernon. As has already been discussed in detail, Bon Iver's self-titled, pastoral folk album is up for four Grammys at the February 12 show, and these are in major categories that seem to be with ... More >>

Twin Cities Year in Music 2011

Howler, Astronautalis, Pink Mink, and more

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw will co-headline first concert at Target Field

​Well, it's certainly no Paul McCartney.Target Field announced this morning that their first ever public concert in the new stadium will feature co-headlining country artists Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw on July 8, 2012, news that's being met with a resounding, harmonious grump-fest from Twin Citi ... More >>

Mark Mallman tour diary, Vol. 1

Photos by Mark Mallman​The demo recording of "Let it Be" starts with Paul McCartney talking to the sound engineer. He says "This is going to knock you out, boy," and then proceeds to perform one of rock's greatest ballads. Those few snide words before he starts always reminds me of what the roa ... More >>

Buddy Holly tribute album brings together Fiona Apple, Black Keys, Paul McCartney, more

​Well isn't this just precious. A slew of indie darlings have joined Lou Reed, Patti Smith and even a former Beatle to pay homage to influential early rock 'n' roller Buddy Holly on new tribute album Rave on Buddy Holly, which is streaming in its entirety today over at NPR. Holly was only 22 years ... More >>

Paul McCartney a no-go at Target Field

​Paul McCartney is embarking on a small tour of U.S. outdoor stadiums this summer, but contrary to what was initially reported to us by a concert promoter earlier this month, that tour will not include a stop at Target Field. Officials at the Twins stadium have confirmed that a tweet sent out by t ... More >>

Paul McCartney coming to Target Field on September 1

​With tickets on sale this morning for his much-anticipated show at Yankee Stadium, Sir Paul McCartney is unveiling a string of U.S. stadium dates that will bring him to Target Field in Minneapolis for the stadium's first ever public concert on September 1.

Eight songs for Earth Day

​What is it about environmentalism that ruins songwriters' abilities to express themselves subtly and poetically? There are some cheesy-ass Earth Day songs out there. Luckily, none of them made it onto this list. In honor of Earth Day, here's a list of some songs that remind us to be kind to ... More >>

92 KQRS Classic Rock Art Show

​What is it about environmentalism that ruins songwriters' abilities to express themselves subtly and poetically? There are some cheesy-ass Earth Day songs out there. Luckily, none of them made it onto this list. In honor of Earth Day, here's a list of some songs that remind us to be kind to ... More >>

The Hood Internet remixes P.O.S.'s Minnesota Beatle Project track 'Dear Boy'

Photo by Erik Hess​We're doing our best to fill up your mp3 library with solid local tunes today. In addition to offering an exclusive stream of Sims' new track "One Dimensional Man" and a download of the entire new five-track EP by Minneapolis expats Love in October, we were psyched to happen upo ... More >>

Turf Club New Year's Eve cover night, 12/31/10

Photo by Nikki MillerLeisure Birds​New Year's Eve Cover Night featuring Vampire Hands, Leisure Birds, Chambermaids and Daughters of the Sun with DJ TRL December 31, 2010 Turf Club, St. Paul It seems New Year's Eve revelers broke the Turf Club on Friday night.

Calm, collected holiday shopper, what's on your iPod? (Part VIII)

​Let's abandon this governing conceit of this series, shall we? You're not buying any more presents. Neither am I, and neither is anybody else. We are so over mobbed outlet malls and web shopping when we're supposed to be pretending to work. Our spare bedroom closets are bursting with badly wrappe ... More >>

Hall & Oates: Eight awesome things to prepare us for tomorrow night's show

​In anticipation of Daryl Hall and John Oates' performance at the State Theatre tomorrow night, we tried to come up with a way to honor them.As it turns out, that's pretty easy! Here are eight things you may have missed or been completely unaware of regarding the cool factor of Hall & Oates. T ... More >>

A Tribute to the Replacements, 11/26/10

Photos by Erik Hess​A Tribute to the Replacements' TimNovember 26, 2010First Avenue, MinneapolisReported with special help from Robyn LewisNow in its third installment, the Thanksgiving weekend tradition of reveling in the songs of the Replacements has grown into a gigantic local music event, the ... More >>

Justin Bieber's Bronx beaver isn't alone

​Aw, just look at him. That there is Justin Beaver, so named after the Bronx Zoo held an open vote - in other words, an open door to the inevitable. He's the second beaver to take New York in 200 years, keeping Jose company whilst they free-float down the Bronx River (which if you've never smelled ... More >>

Paul McCartney tribute takes over First Avenue

Photos by Steve Cohen​Last night, a bevy of local indie rockers united for Macca: A Tribute to Paul McCartney in the First Ave Mainroom. Blue Sky Blackout, the Melismatics, White Light Riot, Janey Winterbauer, the Duke of Dark, Adam Levy, and many more took turns paying homage to the pop songsmith ... More >>

Critic's Picks

Photos by Steve Cohen​Last night, a bevy of local indie rockers united for Macca: A Tribute to Paul McCartney in the First Ave Mainroom. Blue Sky Blackout, the Melismatics, White Light Riot, Janey Winterbauer, the Duke of Dark, Adam Levy, and many more took turns paying homage to the pop songsmith ... More >>

Dusty Miller on the rock and roll lifestyle

​You're front row, dead center at a show for your favorite band, they've just played your second favorite song, and you can't wait to hear what's next. There's a short pause in between songs--the singer thanks the crowd, the bassist cracks a private joke to the drummer, and meanwhile, in a matter ... More >>

Bettye LaVette

​You're front row, dead center at a show for your favorite band, they've just played your second favorite song, and you can't wait to hear what's next. There's a short pause in between songs--the singer thanks the crowd, the bassist cracks a private joke to the drummer, and meanwhile, in a matter ... More >>

It's Summertime

So hush now, little babies

PGA Championship Writer's Notebook

Hazeltine tips, history, predictions, and some video from practice day #2.

New Orleans jazz man Allen Toussaint talks hurricanes, new album

Toussaint, 71, to play Twin Cities Jazz Festival this summer

June 11, 2009: P.O.S. & Warlocks

Prince needs a new hip, Sick of Sarah release digital EP, P.O.S. has a new video & Paul McCartney reaches out to Bob Dylan.

Bettye LaVette

Prince needs a new hip, Sick of Sarah release digital EP, P.O.S. has a new video & Paul McCartney reaches out to Bob Dylan.

Beatles: Rockband announced

McCartney gazes into the abyss, and the abyss gazes back.

April 11, 2009: The Hood Internet & Kristoff Krane

The Hood Internet mashes Solid Gold, Patrick Wolf to play the Fine Line & Dylan wants to play with McCartney.

Ronettes member Estelle Bennett dead

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

The Hold Steady, Atmosphere in good company on new Coachella lineup

Minneapolis' own is set to be in good company at this spring's Coachella fest in Indio, Calif., which features a great supporting cast of artists.

Rock Art Show

Minneapolis' own is set to be in good company at this spring's Coachella fest in Indio, Calif., which features a great supporting cast of artists.

Q&A: The Killers

All Wrapped Up! reviewed

Liam Finn

Allen Toussaint

A Tribute to Fats Domino

4/5 Morning Communiqué

Gimme That Old Time Androgyny

The New York Dolls and Scissor Sisters still find veins of rich material in the old velvet goldmine

10/12: Morning Communique

The New York Dolls and Scissor Sisters still find veins of rich material in the old velvet goldmine

Seen It at Sound Unseen: the Brian Epstein Story

The New York Dolls and Scissor Sisters still find veins of rich material in the old velvet goldmine

Not All Is Quiet on the Western Front

Dios Malos play California pop for the big-eyed kids away from the coast

Real Life Rock Top Ten

The old, the tired, the rejuvenated, and the dead

Paul McCartney: Run Devil Run

The old, the tired, the rejuvenated, and the dead

Toon In, Turn On

Thirty years later, the Beatles' animated Yellow Submarine is still an excellent way to get high

That's Miss Sinatra

Thirty years later, the Beatles' animated Yellow Submarine is still an excellent way to get high

Piano, Man

Thirty years later, the Beatles' animated Yellow Submarine is still an excellent way to get high