Headwaters

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Gaelynn Lea and Amy Abts, Christopher David Hanson, J Streitz and Between Howls.

The KAXE Music Team highlights recent singles and albums you should listen to, including releases from Mavis Staples, William Prince, Khruangbin, Dessa, Aubrie Sellers and more.

Brainerd musician Kelley Smith was announced as the new artistic director of the long-running concert series on July 25, 2025.

The 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.

Check 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.

The 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."

The 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.

Louisiana born bluesman Buddy Guy honors the blues genre in his latest album, "Ain't Done With the Blues," released on his 89th birthday.