Comparisons between Led Zeppelin and Semisonic — the alt-pop band best known for the rousing 1998 hit “Closing Time” — are few and far between. But former Semisonic singer, guitarist and songwriter ...

Left to right: John Munson, Jacob Slichter and Dan Wilson of Semisonic performing at The Current's 18th Anniversary Weekend on Jan. 27 at First Avenue in Minneapolis. NINA MOINI: Well, if you haven't ...

If you’re looking for sordid details into why Semisonic hasn’t released any music since 2001, stories about band infighting, studio blowups and the like, you’re likely to be disappointed. According to ...

Writing a hit song is a tricky and unpredictable task, and often happens by accident. Semisonic frontman Dan Wilson knows all about that. In 1998, the band’s song “Closing Time," seemingly about ...

In the 22 years since Semisonic, best known for the enduring anthem “Closing Time,” last released a full-length album frontman Dan Wilson became one of the biggest songwriters in pop music, working ...

US trio Semisonic have returned with their first new music in 19 years – hear new single ‘You’re Not Alone’ below. The track is lifted from a brand new EP of the same name, which is set to come out in ...

On Summerfest's penultimate night, Skillet and Atmosphere thrilled overflow crowds, while Semisonic proved that a friendly approach has staying power. More than 20 years after its alternative-rock ...

The GRAMMY-winning songwriter Dan Wilson released his new EP Dancing On The Moon. The six song EP is his first collection of solo material since his 2017 album Re-Covered and follows his band ...

Chemistry may be difficult to define, but that unseen spark that creates an electric attraction between elements is undeniably crucial to a band's sound and, ultimately, its success. By Billboard ...

Semisonic reunited for a handful of shows back in 2017, but the Twin Cities trio went their separate ways following the release of their third album, All About Chemistry, back in 2001 and haven't ...

In a recent issue of Music Week, Dan Wilson reflected on his career so far, not only as the singer/guitarist for beloved Minneapolis rock band Semisonic but also as an elite, Grammy-winning songwriter ...