On a very rainy Minnesota night, I was looking forward to seeing Leon Bridges on his first sold-out night of his stay at the Palace Theatre in Saint Paul. I’ve been an enormous fan of Bridges’ since I heard “River” off of his album debut album Coming Home. In May, he released his sophomore album, […]
On his debut album SEA/SONS, Abraham Alexander emerged as a talent to watch. Mixing evocative, sometimes personal writing with an eclectic and distinctly modern soul sound, Alexander surpassed the expectations critics and fans had for the record. Showing considerable lyrical growth and musical versatility, SEA/SONS captures Alexander reflecting on his personal journey, upbringing, and more […]
Pardon my language as there may be some extended glowing due to this show being the first one back at First Avenue for me. Also long overdue is seeing Anderson East and Savannah Conley, both artists that I’ve discovered while they opened for other favorites of mine. East, an Alabama native, is hot off his […]
Boston formed, but named after our own ‘divey’ street, Lake Street Dive opened up their two-show stand in Saint Paul last night. As Rachael Price shared, we could have all gone to see J-Lo. Instead we packed into the venue for an expressive night of music and a even a slow dance competition. NICOLE ATKINS […]
Multiple award-winning Kare 11 reporter and co-anchor of Breaking the News, Jana Shortal knows her music. Her straight-to-the-point approach, stylish personality, and ability to bring to light stories once held in the dark have made her a leader in the Minnesota LGBTQ community and one of the most esteemed reporters among viewers and her peers. […]
Katie Ahrens The Final Vans Warped Tour / Canterbury Park The final edition of this beloved tour is easily my #1. Closing out such an important festival was even more special for me, as it featured some of my current favorite bands, such as State Champs, Grayscale, Movements, Broadside, and This Wild Life. Also included, of course, were […]
Khruangbin was back in the Main Room on Tuesday Night for their third show in the Twin Cities this year in support of their 2018 release Con Todo El Mundo, which was a phrase taken from bassist Laura Lee’s grandfather meaning “with all the world.” If I’m not mistaken, this was their fourth show in […]
N.E. Minneapolis native, singer-songwriter Julia Christi Ann has a voice beyond her age. The influences of Brandi Carlile, Chrissie Hynde, Dolly Parton, with the smoothness of KD Lang are felt through her music as it lifts your soul and takes you on a journey through her song. Today marks the release of her new single, […]
The day I talked to Rachael Yamagata over the phone, it had been a shit week. Being a freelancer, jobs come and go. I had taken a month off to travel–in Sierra Leone with a non-profit I recently started working with and in Kenya alongside a crew of social workers documenting stories for an NGO […]
To say that the music of the 1960s is iconic would be an understatement. Rock n’ roll, soul, Motown, folk, and many other genres were at the top of their powers. A list of the best 60s songs could be almost endless. Our list features many that are among the greatest. Before we get into […]
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