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Music

Mpls. musician takes low-key approach to his work

Mpls. musician takes low-key approach to his work

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Ben Weaver is known for deeply imagistic lyrics and an ability to reduce songs to their bare elements. He won't tell you what he thinks his song "East Jefferson" means. That's for you to decide.
by Chris Roberts

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New music from three artists that call Minnesota home

It's a big week for the local music scene. Minneapolis-based hip-hop act Atmosphere, Duluth-based Indie rockers Low, and local songstress Haley Bonar all release new albums this week. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with David Campbell for a preview of their new records. Campbell is the host of the Local Show, Sundays on 89.3 The Current.
by Cathy Wurzer and David Campbell

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Controversial dance returns 30 years after first run

Controversial dance returns 30 years after first run

In 1979 a dance performance at the Northrop Auditorium on the U of M campus in Minneapolis outraged the audience. Some people booed and walked out. The object of the derision was a piece simply called "Dance" by choreographer Lucinda Childs with music composed and performed by Philip Glass. Now 32 years later, they've returned to mount the piece again at the Walker Art Center this weekend.
by Euan Kerr

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

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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Academics to dissect Bob Dylan at NY conference

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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Composer Lee Hoiby, 1926-2011

Composer Lee Hoiby, 1926-2011

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

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Composer Lee Hoiby, 1926-2011

Composer Lee Hoiby, 1926-2011

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

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Songwriter/guitarist Patty Larkin in-studio

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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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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SXSW 2011: Minnesota presence felt at Austin music festival

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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