For many, going to see Fall Out Boy is a quick yes – where do I pay? Even at the out of the way Somerset Amphitheater, now owned by Live Nation, with the absurdly difficult parking and a slew of bad reviews. Bring Me the Horizon, who are currently considered one of the UK’s […]
British metalcore group Bring Me The Horizon rolled into Minneapolis on a seemingly innocuous weekday, stirring local head-bangers as thousands prepared for the sold out Armory energy they so desperately crave. Often finding their name in tweets and comments of metal “purists”, any contention was left at the door as fans entered, making headway straight […]
The late Chester Bennington once wrote, “Time is a valuable thing, watch it fly by as the pendulum swings.” The pendulum, in my opinion, is a metaphor for age. Age is normally measured in years (unless you’re the unruly parents who have to measure in months). As times goes by you go through fazes and […]
One can almost envision the conversation leading to the Violent Femmes’ stage show, which preceded the more conservative, quirky balladry of Ben Folds at Surly Brewing Festival Field in the middle of a workweek this summer. “Sure, we’ll go first!” the veteran group likely exclaimed. “Let us just load up (drummer) John Sparrow’s charcoal grill. […]
Australia is not normally associated with soul music. Though the continent has been producing big-name musical talent for decades, it isn’t known for producing soul singers or bands on the international level. One could speculate as to why this is. Maybe there aren’t as many fruitful local scenes in Australia as in other places, […]
After a well-deserved break following their last tour, La Dispute stopped in Minneapolis at Fine Line Music Cafe in support of their newest album, Panorama. This highly-anticipated, noteworthy release is the band’s first with Epitaph Records – the home to many well-known groups including Bring Me The Horizon and Weezer. Double the Vocalists, Double the […]
The Pasture May Very Well be Greener on the Other Side… When you are greeted by a trio of dairy princesses outside a local supermarket, it’s a fair bet you’re in farm country. Carver County farm country. The town of Waconia, exactly. Driving here from the usual start and end of Twin-City rush hour was […]
Sometimes in life, we prepare to expect for the unexpected. Often though, we simply expect the expected. That is, after all, why it’s called the expected. It can be jarring then, when something truly unexpected happens, forcing you to cast aside your preconceived notions of whatever it was you were expecting. It is in these […]
Although The Menzingers question what they’ll do now that their twenties are over, they haven’t let their age keep them from touring. The guys from Philadelphia swung through Minneapolis on March 4th. The month-long tour started a few weeks after releasing their most recent album, After the Party. The Menzingers opened their set with the […]
Have you ever seen a musician and thought, “That band has the dumbest fans?” You aren’t alone. Unfortunately, some musicians seem to attract the lowest IQ fans, and it can turn the rest of the public against the band as a result. We’ve made a list of 27 bands who have the dumbest fans. Read […]
Yungblud is a British singer, songwriter, and musician from Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Though he’s only been active since 2017, he’s quickly become one of the most recognizable names in the industry. But who is Yungblud? Find out below. What is Yungblud’s real name? Yungblud’s real name is Dominic Richard Harrison. How Old is Yungblud? Born […]
Pioneers of progressive metal, D.C. based band Periphery showcased their technique and distinctive style at the Skyway Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday night with Veil of Maya and Covet. Periphery formed almost fifteen years ago and has been setting the pavement for what the metal scene is today. Misha Mansoor started Periphery back in 2005 […]
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