Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dies at age 65November 30, 2023 7:09 AMBy The Associated PressMacGowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of The Pogues, best known for the Christmas ballad “Fairytale of New York,” has died. He had been hospitalized in Dublin for several months after being diagnosed with viral encephalitis in late 2022.
Play11min 10secLocal author tracks link between film and songNovember 29, 2023 1:46 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Alanna ElderSome songs can make a movie sing, and the other way around. Nate Patrin is a music writer who ties pop music and famous films together in his new book.
A judge awards Aretha Franklin's properties to her sons, citing a handwritten will November 29, 2023 5:29 AMBy The Associated Press The decision Monday came four months after a Detroit-area jury said the document was a valid will under Michigan law, despite scribbles and many hard-to-read passages.
Minneapolis-based record club invites patrons to sample sound, visual arts November 24, 2023 7:00 AMBy Sam StroozasDada Duende is a unique subscription box service from Minneapolis, combining handmade lathe-cut records with themed visual art and literature, aiming to create a multidisciplinary artistic experience rather than focusing solely on music.
A fan died of heat at a Taylor Swift concert. It's a rising risk with climate changeNovember 21, 2023 3:11 AMBy Alejandra Borunda The concert in Rio de Janeiro took place during one of the worst heat waves ever in Brazil. The country is in the middle of a record-breaking six months of extreme weather.
Taylor Swift postpones Brazil show due to heat, day after fan dies during concert November 19, 2023 12:54 AMBy The Associated PressTaylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer's Instagram.
Play1hr 13min 21secAndré 3000 opens up about 'New Blue Sun,' his daring new solo albumNovember 17, 2023 3:02 PMBy Rodney Carmichael Out now, the outrageous half of OutKast about talks his first album in 17 years, his wild ayahuasca trip and why he gets so many requests to play flute at funerals.
Google's latest AI music tool creates tracks using famous singers' voice clonesNovember 17, 2023 5:39 AMBy Chloe Veltman Nine artists including T-Pain, Demi Lovato and Charlie Puth have granted Google permission to use their singing voices for the new tool, Dream Track.
Play10min 43secMinneapolis artist Tufawon on his new album, 'Waiting for You'November 14, 2023 1:42 PMBy Catharine Richert and Ellen FinnTufawon talked with MPR News guest host Catharine Richert about the inspiration behind his music, from long-distance relationships to protest songs.
Vote for YourClassical Christmas favoritesNovember 14, 2023 10:20 AMThe voting is now open for YourClassical’s Christmas Favorites! Help determine which holiday tunes are played later in December on MPR News and YourClassical MPR.