Rock
More Than a Musical: How Prince’s Spirit Lives on in Minneapolis
In Minnesota, seeing a lot of purple usually means a Vikings football game. Or, it means fans are gathering for ...
Why Everyone Is Reacting to Courtney Hadwin’s ‘Little Miss Jagged’
Have you ever wondered what it sounds like when an artist truly finds their own voice? People are talking about ...
Not Just Noise; “Dirty” Is Courtney Hadwin’s Rebellion
Most people see the bright lights of a big talent show. They do not see the dark parts. After America’s ...
“You Had to Have Your Act”: Prince on Growing Up With Music Legends
What does it take to stand next to James Brown? Prince knew. In a 2011 talk, long after many bands ...
Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad: The Song That Showed Us Prince Had Moves Like Jagger
People love to compare great music stars. Some fans watching an old clip saw Prince in 1979 and thought one ...
The “Purple Rain” You Love Hides a Darker Secret
Did you know the song “Purple Rain” is the reason we have “Parental Advisory” stickers? It is true. The album ...
Why Prince Became a Symbol: It Was Not Just About a Name
Remember when the music superstar Prince suddenly became a symbol you could not even say? Many people thought it was ...
“The Everlasting Now”: When Prince Shared the Stage With His Funk Dream Team
How many music legends can you fit on one stage? In 2002, Prince decided to find out on The Tonight ...
Prince Saw the End of the World and Threw a Party
Many people in the 1980s were deeply worried about nuclear war. Prince and his band watched an HBO documentary about ...
That Voice: Courtney Hadwin Brings Rock and Soul Back to a New Generation
In a time full of pop songs, one voice is cutting straight through the noise. It is not polished. It ...