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in Concert Review, NewsBillie 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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Dora Jar Bewitches St. Paul
With a peek behind the curtain, alt-pop wizard Dora Jar began her set by doing her makeup—on stage. Gazing into the spotlight with calm confidence, the singer painted her face with lipstick, a little on the lips and a dab on the cheeks, followed by a healthy coating of mascara. The ‘Puppet’ singer is a […] More
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Apocalypse, Wow: Cigarettes After Sex Light up Saint Paul
Rising indie band Cigarettes After Sex once again proved “less is more” to a near-capacity crowd at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Despite playing a stadium-level show, the band kept their patented minimalist style while enthralling a largely younger audience. The past few years have seen the band rise from word-of-mouth obscurity, to […] More
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Spoon, Sarah Jarosz and More Impress at Grand Rapids Riverfest
Photos by Kathleen Ambre Summer is typically considered the prime season for festivals, and this year was no exception. With the emergence of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, and the return of the Basilica Block Party, Minnesota festivals experienced a bounce-back year. While those big events filled a recent void in the Twin Cities, they […] More
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Trumpeter John Raymond on Shadowlands, Formative Twin Cities Experiences, and More
As proud advocates of all things Upper-Midwestern music, we get pretty excited about stellar collaborations between musicians from the region. Falling squarely in that category is Shadowlands, the beautiful album from singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist S. Carey and forward-thinking jazz trumpeter John Raymond. Recorded primarily in Eau Claire, where the two met in college many years […] More
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Benjamin Malament of the California Honeydrops on Busking, Recording, and Great Covers
In an industry where trends come and go faster than you can ask “What is Hip?” there are few sounds as reliably satisfying as classic soul and rhythm & blues. No matter what is going on in the pop landscape, there will always be an audience for those vintage styles, along with a host of […] More
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Brigitte Calls Me Baby Kicks off Tour with Rocking Minneapolis Concert
Rising rockers Brigitte Calls Me Baby opened their biggest tour yet in Minneapolis, ripping through their hour-long set of fast guitars, swoon-worthy vocals, and a nice surprise song. The Chicago-based band had a good amount of area friends and family present in the sold-out Fine Line. The band has quickly ascended from previous shows at […] More
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Tiktok Singer, Lil Xxel Accused of Stealing Money from Young Artists
19-year-old Tiktok singer, Lil Xxel, whose real name is Alexander Gabriel Perez, is under fire after multiple young artists say they paid him for recording verses which they never received. Lil Xxel began gaining popularity on Tiktok around 2020, garnering 2.8m followers and earning collaborations with other popular artists. View this post on Instagram A […] More
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Metallica Energizes Twin Cities Music Scene
Metallica energized both the Twin Cities music scene and the local community. During an unprecedented weekend of massive rock shows in Minneapolis, Metallica played host to two sold out nights at US Bank Stadium, and stewarded events across the metro. As a longtime fan of the group, one thing that has always stood out about […] More
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Run for Cover: Pantera Takes over Minneapolis with CFH Concert
A night before playing US Bank Stadium for Metallica’s M72 tour, Pantera put on a display of power at a surprise First Avenue concert that electrified their dedicated fan base. Days prior to the concert, First Avenue’s social media posted a simple “CFH” on the First Avenue star wall. Fans recognized the reference to the […] More
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