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Music

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of "Walk on By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and dozens of other hits, has died at 94.
by The Associated Press

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Beyoncé sets a new Grammy record, while Harry Styles wins album of the year

Beyoncé sets a new Grammy record, while Harry Styles wins album of the year

With four new prizes tonight, the megastar has now won more Grammys than any other artist in the awards' 65-year history. But Harry Styles took home the evening's biggest prize.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas and Hazel Cills

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Beyoncé's Renaissance tour is Ticketmaster's next big test. Fans are already stressed

Beyoncé's Renaissance tour is Ticketmaster's next big test. Fans are already stressed

The first round of tickets to Beyoncé's highly anticipated Renaissance world tour go on sale next week. Ticketmaster is under pressure to avoid a repeat of the Taylor Swift debacle in November.
by Rachel Treisman

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2023 Grammy Awards: The full list of nominees

2023 Grammy Awards: The full list of nominees

Across 91 categories, the nominations for the 65th Grammy Awards were led by Beyoncé, who is up for nine awards, and Kendrick Lamar, with eight.

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'It Hurts' so good: Bad Bad Hats release 10th anniversary edition of first EP

'It Hurts' so good: Bad Bad Hats release 10th anniversary edition of first EP

A Twin Cities favorite: Bad Bad Hats are not shy to embrace the nostalgia of their early recordings. So much so that the “It Hurts (10th Anniversary Edition)” EP includes demo tracks laced with kazoos, happy-go-lucky whistling, never-heard-before verses and ultra-scratchy guitar tracks.

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Review: First Avenue's best new bands celebrates rising Twin Cities talent

Review: First Avenue's best new bands celebrates rising Twin Cities talent

On a frosty Friday night, concertgoers young and old crowded the historic First Avenue floor, shedding winter coats and stomping snow off their shoes. Hosted in conjunction by local radio stations The Current, Radio K, KFAI, and 93X, First Avenue’s Best New Bands is a continuance of a mid-’80s tradition.

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