Mitski and Flea have new albums on the way, and a classic Prince track is surging on the singles chart thanks to “Stranger Things.”
Category: Prince (1958- )
-
Debut of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Musical in Minneapolis Draws Fans
There was a flourish of purple at the State Theater for the debut of a new musical adaptation of the performer’s 1984 movie in his hometown in Minnesota.
-
1984: The Year Pop Stardom Got Supersized
In a peak moment of pop monoculture, synthesizers pumped up songs and MTV forever changed how artists were seen. Here’s how — and why.
-
Why You May Never See the Documentary on Prince by Ezra Edelman
A revealing new documentary could redefine our understanding of the pop icon. But you will probably never get to see it.
-
A Musical Tour of Tim Walz’s Minnesota
The state is a hotbed of corrosive underground rock, birthplace of two acclaimed icons, home to a lively hip-hop scene and a bedrock of ’80s pop and funk.
-
Tim Walz’s Jam: Dylan, Prince, the Replacements and Hüsker Dü
Kamala Harris’s running mate is a rock fan with an affinity for Minnesota artists including Bob Dylan, Prince, the Replacements and Hüsker Dü.
-
Chappell Roan’s Eye-Roll Kiss-Off, and 11 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Prince, Young Miko, the Black Keys and others.
-
Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Is Becoming a Musical From Orin Wolf
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is lined up to write the book, and Lileana Blain-Cruz will direct.
-
Prince Wardrobe Items Go Up for Auction
The market for Prince’s wardrobe, guitars and other items has been robust since his death in 2016. Now more than 200 pieces are available for bids.
-
Sinead O’Connor, Prince and the Thrill of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’
O’Connor, who was found dead this week, was catapulted to fame when she covered the song written by Prince on her sophomore album.