Headwaters
Monday - Friday 9-11am
Hosted by the KAXE Music Team, Headwaters bridges the gap between now and then through a great blend of new releases, KAXE and KBXE's vast libraries, in-depth music conversations, interviews and more. Tune in to hear a mix of rock, folk, Americana, blues, soul, jazz and music from around the world.
Let’s explore the music that shapes our lives together.
Headwaters, your source for great music!
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Brainerd musician Kelley Smith was announced as the new artistic director of the long-running concert series on July 25, 2025. -
MusicThe KAXE Music Team highlights recent singles and albums you should listen to, including releases from Snocaps, Genesis Owusu, David Huckfelt and The Belair Bomb Lips. -
Oct. 29 is Public Radio Music Day. This year's theme is "Live, local, essential," to highlight the vital role stations like KAXE play in communities across America. -
In a conversation about his new book of short stories, Parr explained writing stories actually came before songwriting — and for him, the two have always been the same process. -
MusicCheck out highlighted songs from Dry Cleaning, Genesis Owusu, Big Thief, Blue Moon Marquee and Northern Cree, Jeff Tweedy, Cate Le Bon, Jon Batiste and Geese. -
MusicThe indie-rock and alt-country icon's new album features expansive orchestration and a wide-eyed enthusiasm. It's her eighth solo — arriving seven years after "Hell-On." -
MusicThe KAXE Music Team wraps up their favorite music released in August on the "Monthly Music Recap," heard on "Headwaters," including The Spine Stealers and Young Dervish. -
MusicLouisiana born bluesman Buddy Guy honors the blues genre in his latest album, "Ain't Done With the Blues," released on his 89th birthday. -
Music"Dark Sky Reserve" by Robin Kester is KAXE's Album of the Week for Sept. 15-21, 2025. -
Music"Hard Headed Woman" by Margo Price is KAXE's Album of the Week for Sept. 1-7, 2025.
