March 30, 2010 - MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with members of Jelloslave, a Minneapolis band that takes the cello where quartets and concertos don't usually go. Their CD "Purple Orange" is highlighted.
January 29, 2010 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Accordo, the renonwned Twin Cities chamber ensemble. Roberts interviews members of group about their intimate connection while performing together.
January 22, 2010 - Chris Roberts reports on Minneapolis hip-hop artist Dessa. Roberts interviews Dessa and others about artist’s style, lyric writing, and album "A Badly Broken Code."
November 20, 2009 - At a lot of Twin Cities theaters, gray haired patrons are becoming the norm, reflecting an ageing population with more time and disposable income. They also represent the challenge theaters face in attracting younger, non-theatergoers. Chris Roberts reports on a company that's meeting that challenge better than most-- the Minneapolis-based Workhaus Collective.
November 13, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Solid Gold, a Minneapolis-based indie rock band with an electronic pop and R&B sound. Roberts speaks with band members about experimenting with pop music formulas. Roberts also interviews local music critic about band’s ascension.
October 12, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles August Wilson’s last play “Radio Golf.” Roberts talks with Lou Bellamy and Quentin Skinner about the play.
October 2, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with Grant Cutler and Maggie Morrison, the duo that make up the Minneapolis synth-pop duo Lookbook. The two share thoughts on creating an ‘80s sound and their love for Phil Collins.
August 11, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles the Minneapolis band The Pines. Roberts interviews co-founders Benson Ramsey and David Huckfelt about Midwestern music sensibilities and their album "Tremolo."
February 20, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on album release of former Jayhawks members Mark Olson and Gary Louris. The songs on "Ready for the Flood" are the culmination of reunion between Olson and Louris, which started in the early 2000s.
January 5, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews local folk artist Lucy Michelle. Roberts talks with Michelle about her particular vocal and whistling style. Roberts also interviews producer Mike Wisti and music critic Andrea Swennson about the artist.