Concert Review
Concert reviews of musical performances at venues around Minneapolis, St. paul, Mankato, Duluth, Rochester, St. Cloud and more.
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Periphery Hits Minneapolis on Hail Stan Tour
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 […] More
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Dodie Inspires A Thankful Varsity Crowd
There was a moment, standing in the photo pit as Dodie walked on stage at the Varsity theater, that my ears experienced something new. The audience of mostly young women was screaming with joy. The sheer volume was quite the rattle and an instant validation of just how impactful Dodie’s music has been to young […] More
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The Head and the Heart Captivate The Armory
I’ve seen The Head and the Heart twice, both times at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. If you’ve ever seen a show at Red Rocks, you know the venue has a kind of magic to it. I was curious to see if their performance at a “regular” venue could live up to the […] More
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Oso Oso: “I Hope Coming to a Rock Show Helped Cheer You Up”
Long Island, New York natives Oso Oso headlined their own tour this year, traveling throughout the United States with Dogleg, Future Teens, The Sidekicks, and Minnesota locals Niiice. Oso Oso’s frontman, Jade Lilitri, was formerly the vocalist in State Lines and has been able to develop in his career and release his newest album, Basking […] More
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K.Flay Slays at First Ave’s Mainroom
Kristine Flaherty, more commonly known by her stage name K.Flay, bares her soul through cheeky lyrics and genre-jumping sounds to captivate a packed mainroom at First Ave. Local Minneapolis band DENNY kicked off the night. Comprised of Alexander Rollins, Randon Nelson, and Sully, it was clear from the moment the lights turned to them that […] More
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Midweek MN Music Podcast [Ep. 3]: Minnesota Songwriters, Sinatra, Ryan Adams Gossip, Beer
A low key, conversational episode with Music in Minnesota’s Tom Smouse. Segment one: Song-Telling Tuesday deep dive, Chastity Brown, Haley, more songwriting talk. Segment two: Smouse’s two songs, Sinatra. Segment three: fall beer, recent shows covered (the Who, Nathaniel Rateliff), Ryan Adams gossip. Listen below, at this link, or on iTunes or Spotify. More
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Caught on a nostalgia trip with The Midnight in Minneapolis
My monday night started on a train. I was heading to see the Atlanta-based synthwave duo, The Midnight, live at First Avenue. The Midnight have raised a cult following exclusively through their online presence. My friends and I have been fans since 2014, after we heard their music on a random Reddit post. It was […] More
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Citizens Headline Fear Tour to Celebrate New Album
Based in Seattle, Citizens released their first album in 2011 under Mars Hill Church. Fans of Passion Pit and Young the Giant can hear similarities in musicality, instrumental sound, and vocal range. With close to 300,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Citizens is quickly picking up steam and gaining support from listeners around the country. They […] More
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Hot Chip Brought Danceteria Back To First Ave
If there was a British version of the movie “Nerds,” the movie band would probably look a lot like Hot Chip. It’s certainly plausible they’d sound like Hot Chip, too. The band took the stage wearing all white with the exception of keyboard player/vocalist Joe Goddard, who had the album art printed on a large […] More
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Of Monsters and Men Give A Summer Finale
Icelandic folk group Of Monsters and Men closed out Surly’s series of summer concerts. Touring behind my favorite album of the year, “Fever Dream”, the band presented a performance tailor made for an outdoor concert. More
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Seven Lions Steals the Show on The Alchemy Tour
There was electricity at The Armory last night, as the Minneapolis music scene braced for one of the biggest events of the year. The Alchemy Tour featured Seven Lions, NGHTMRE and Slander: Gud Vibrations, and The Glitch Mob. Opening support came from talented Huxley Anne. Line control has improved exponentially at the downtown venue, making […] More
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Rediscovering Rock through Queen at Mystic Lake
Life is full of change. Our choices seem endless and humans can adapt to almost anything. Choosing a certain lifestyle can help shape someone’s life. Interestingly enough, lifestyles can come with a stereotypical soundtrack, so much so that Kid Cudi wrote a song about it, “Soundtrack 2 My Life.” Each genre carries a very different […] More
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