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Wholesome Holcomb’s Evoke Home at the Historic Fitzgerald
Drew & Ellie Holcomb brought their Memory Bank tour to the historic Fitzgerald Theater Sunday evening, delivering a night of music filled with warmth, wholesome family values, and heartfelt connections. The duo, known for their nutrient-filled songwriting and engaging stage presence, crafted an evening that felt as much like a family gathering as it did […] More
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Phantogram Lights Up the Fillmore
Outside it was uncomfortably cold, but on the inside of the Fillmore Minneapolis, Phantogram used their robust catalog to heat things up. Over the last ten years and about the same number of shows, I’ve never been disappointed. I’m happy to report that the streak is still very much alive. Take two parts rock and […] More
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Frank Black, The Perfect Birthday Gift
On Friday, the one and only Frank Black helped 89.3 The Current in their birthday celebration in the best way possible, with a heaping helping of nostalgia and rock n roll. By the time he took the stage, First Avenue had filled with the members of a certain strata that you’d expect at a show for […] More
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Jamie xx Dazzles at the Armory
Seeing Jamie xx on stage at the Armory felt surreal, in the best possible way. It may have not been a sellout crowd, but it felt pretty close on the floor in general admission. The setup was different from the stage at the end of a long room that most people use when they play […] More
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Billie Eilish Packs Range of Emotions into Sold-Out Show at the X
In the first of two sold-out shows at Xcel Energy Center, Billie Eilish spent the evening of Nov. 10 delivering an experience that felt both hugely intense and intimately personal, which was exactly what fans were expecting from this “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour. The artist has made a name for herself by unapologetically […] More
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Five Trademarks of a Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Show
Nathaniel Rateliff has been no stranger to the Twin Cities, starting years ago at the Turf Club, then headlining at Rock the Garden and selling out multiple Surly Field concerts. His soulful voice and warm tone hearken the nostalgic sounds of Otis Redding or Wilson Pickett, and his band the Night Sweats exemplify the traditional […] More
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Lovelytheband’s Jordan Greenwald on the Creative Process, Going Independent, “Broken” and More
Early success in the music industry can be complicated. While many artists strive to make music that connects with a large audience, there are plenty of acts that hit it big early and never recapture their initial magic. Sometimes trends shift away from their genre, sometimes there is too much pressure to replicate early success, […] More
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A Night of Rock and Roll Flashbacks
What can I say about last night? It felt like stepping back into my college years—only louder, harder, and even more nostalgic. It took me straight back to the night when I’d driven all night, six hours round-trip, to catch a Taking Back Sunday show, knowing I had an 8 a.m. microeconomics test the next […] More
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A Punk Rock Time Machine at Target Center
The night my early punk rock soul jumped back a decade (or two) came when The Offspring’s tour, with New Found Glory and Jimmy Eat World stopped by Target Center in Minneapolis Friday night. These bands have lived rent-free in my head for years, yet I realized I couldn’t name a recent album from any […] More
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Big Night in a Little Room with Kiesza and Friends
“These are the my favorite nights, singing and dancing in a tiny room with all of you.” Kiesza poured her heart out to the crowd at 7th Street Entry on Monday night. The Toronto singer-songwriter capped off a tight, unrelenting hour-plus set with a heart to heart with her people. I’m not gonna lie, I […] More
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Adam Deitch of Lettuce on Staying Creative, Cook, and Inspiration from the Greats
The funk is alive and well. With its influence felt across the musical spectrum, from pop to hip hop to myriad varieties of dance music, funk remains a vital component of the 21st century musical palette. As is the case with any influential style, however, the music needs torch-bearers to keep it alive and thriving […] More
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The “Ringer Singers” of the MN Yacht Club Festival
Picture this: You’re going about your day—maybe at work, grocery shopping, or watching Netflix—when you get a text from a band you grew up listening to: “Hey, can you perform at Minnesota’s largest outdoor music festival… tomorrow?” This is what happened when Motion City Soundtrack (MCS) announced on Instagram that their frontman, Justin Pierre, was […] More
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Dinosaur Jr. Roars Through The Fillmore
Even if you think you’re prepared for the volume at a Dinosaur Jr. show, you are absolutely not. With my fancy earplugs at the ready, I strolled into The Fillmore on Wednesday night confident I was ready for the aural assault. But once I saw the amount of amps on stage, I knew I’d indeed […] More
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