Music

April 5, 2011 5:32 PM

St. Paul musician writes a song a day, for a year

It's easier and cheaper than ever to make your own high quality recordings, and local musicians are getting more and more ambitious with their output. A St. Paul singer/songwriter is committed to reaching a formidable goal -- writing and recording a song a day for an entire year.

by Chris Roberts

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April 3, 2011 12:00 PM

Academics to dissect Bob Dylan at NY conference

Academics from around the country will examine the implications of Bob Dylan's classic song "Hurricane" and others during a conference in New York this week.

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March 29, 2011 9:28 AM

Composer Lee Hoiby, 1926-2011

Lee Hoiby died yesterday, age 85. He was a distinguished composer of song and opera.

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March 29, 2011 9:28 AM

Composer Lee Hoiby, 1926-2011

Lee Hoiby died yesterday, age 85. He was a distinguished composer of song and opera.

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March 28, 2011 12:00 AM

Songwriter/guitarist Patty Larkin in-studio

Patty Larkin's been called both a "contemplative songwriter" and a "whoop-ass guitarist." To celebrate 25 years in the music business, she's put out an album of 25 of her most requested songs, recorded with 25 of her favorite artists.

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March 22, 2011 6:11 PM

Researcher looks at impact of file sharing on music industry

When file-sharing websites like Napster first appeared years ago, many in the music industry predicted a devastating effect on new artists breaking into the business, and a chilling effect on creativity. But, that hasn't happened, according to a researcher at the University of Minnesota.

by Tom Crann

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March 18, 2011 9:59 AM

SXSW 2011: Minnesota presence felt at Austin music festival

Today will be another busy day at the South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. This is the festival's 25th year and this one is the biggest yet. Over 1500 bands will perform over four days, including more than 50 local acts from around Minnesota. The Current's Mary Lucia talks about the bands, the music, and how the Minnesota music scene is representing in Austin.

by Phil Picardi and Mary Lucia

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March 14, 2011 12:00 AM

South by Southwest: Beyond Austin's city limits

Once an eclectic music festival, SXSW has grown into one of the nation's largest music, film and interactive events. We focus on entrepreneurs riding "startup buses" into town and one writer's call to abolish the festival.

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March 11, 2011 3:28 PM

President Obama press conference on Middle East and Japan

President Obama holds a press conference to discuss unrest in the Middle East and rising gas prices. He's also expected to address the developing situation in Japan. Live coverage from National Public Radio

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March 9, 2011 5:59 PM

Gay rights issue ends Lady Gaga, Target romance

Representatives for pop musician Lady Gaga say the artist has ended Target's exclusive deal to sell a special edition of her new album due out later this year.

by Annie Baxter

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