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in Artist NewsMajor Days Return with an Eclectic Video for “Rearview”
Minneapolis trio Major Days, known for their early 2000s R&B sound, are back with a live recording of their lustrous song, “Rearview.” Since 2016, Major Days has been the local act with a knack for writing captivating, witty hooks over sample-driven instrumentals. While they haven’t stretched far beyond the local scene thus far, this is […] More
Documentary of Minneapolis Rap Legend Eyedea Showing at Parkway Theater (One Night Only)
Micheal Larsen, known by his stage name, Eyedea, was a freestyle battle rapping champion, guitar player, breakdancer, lead singer of a punk band, poet, philosopher, and a supportive friend to many. On October 16th, 2010, the Minneapolis/St. Paul community mourned the loss of Eyedea when he unexpectedly passed away at just 28 years old in […] More
Saves the Day + Joyce Manor bring Nostalgia, Emo Rock, to Cedar Cultural Center
This article is about seventeen years in the making. In 2002 my brother invited me to a Saves the Day show. I hadn’t seen a live show yet (I was 13), and I was a bit nervous. So, being “too cool,” lied and told my brother that Saves the Day was lame and I didn’t […] More
- in Concert Review, Festivals, Fun
SWMRS, Chevy Metal, and Vert Ramps: The 2019 X Games Have Officially Begun!
The X Games are back! A variety of competitions officially began on Thursday night, and the world of extreme sports is ready to take over the entire city of Minneapolis once again! Along with the sports portion of X Games, the music side of things also began yesterday. After an incredibly successful inaugural year of […] More
- in Fun
Open Streets Prepares to Take Over Northeast— Sunday, August 4th
Join us this Sunday at Open Streets Northeast! Explore Northeast Minneapolis by bike, foot, skateboard, or however you like. Open Streets Minneapolis invites people to be curious about their city as they use active transportation, view live performances, create art, and make new connections with their neighbors. Visit with local businesses, artists, community organizations, and […] More
Tessa Violet’s Sold-Out Night in Minneapolis
Fans eagerly filled up and waited in First Avenue’s intimate 7thStreet Entry to see 29-year-old indie pop singer and songwriter Tessa Violet on Wednesday. Although Tessa Violet gained millions of followers as a content creator in YouTube’s early years, she went on hiatus for several months and reemerged in 2018 with her first single, “Crush”, which […] More
