Play3min 16secPaul Metsa's new show opens in MinneapolisDecember 26, 2014 8:14 AMMetsa's new show includes his original composition "Jack Ruby," which is a song he performed live for the first time at Farm Aid in Dallas in 1993.
Play1min 20secChange in gift-giving reflected in songDecember 24, 2014 8:39 AMFor a more modern take on how we exchange gifts at Christmas these days, here's Thao Nguyen from Thao and the Get Down Stay Down with "The Gift Card Song."
Play1min 26sec40 years ago, 'Kung Fu Fighting' tops pop chartsDecember 23, 2014 8:58 AMThe hit song by Carl Douglas hit No. 1 in both the United Kingdom and the United States, and eventually sold 11 million copies.
Play0min 35secMadonna releases 6 new songs after leaked tracksDecember 22, 2014 8:57 AMThe singer called the unexpected release an "early Christmas gift" for her fans.
Play2min 10secBackup singer says Elvis didn't want to sing 'Blue Christmas'December 19, 2014 9:06 AMMillie Kirkham, who sang the "woo we woo" background vocals on Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas, died at 91 this week.
Play1min 23secLabel rediscovers a secret stash of Chicago R&BDecember 18, 2014 8:55 AMMinneapolis-based Secret Stash Records has acquired music recorded by a now defunct label called One-derful Records. Secret Stash will release six CDs of One-derful music recorded between 1962-1971.
Play1min 32secHolidays bring out the Grinch in MessersmithDecember 17, 2014 9:06 AMThe Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter says that for his new holiday tune "Let's Ditch Christmas," he "tried to combine grinchy-ness with a big band sound."
Play1min 28secJoan Jett among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducteesDecember 16, 2014 8:57 AMJoan Jett is among those who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.
Play1min 37secDylan-influenced Beatles emerged in '65December 15, 2014 9:02 AM"I'm a Loser" was one of the tracks on the album "Beatles '65," which was released 50 years ago today.
Play1min 29secLove letters inspire new album by We Are The WillowsDecember 12, 2014 8:55 AMThe Minneapolis-based orchestral indie rock band hosts a CD release party for "Picture" on Saturday night at the Turf Club in St. Paul.