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CHVRCHES Clocks The Armory with Screen Violence Tour
The Glasgow quadruple brought their old and new hits this Wednesday night. Through their August ’21 album, Screen Violence, CHVRCHES proved that hump-day can indeed be the peak of our week. After the success of prior album Love is Dead, Lauren flew onto the main-stage with the energy to state ‘we aren’t done yet’. Fan favorites like Miracle and Forever resonated […] More
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On The Radar: Fires of Denmark, The Misdemeanors, and Jae Havoc at 7th St Entry
7th St Entry filled up shoulder to shoulder for a weeknight concert. The talented line-up featured local musicians from Minneapolis and Rochester coming together in three musical projects called Fires of Denmark, The Misdemeanors, and Jae Havoc. Fires of Denmark led the show with the headlining last slot. They brought such an amazingly unique performance […] More
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Bully & Tweens Hit Up Fine Line
Fine Line welcomed back Bully and their Minnesota-native front woman, Alicia Bognanno, with open arms Tuesday night. Despite a lengthy list of COVID-19 protocols for fans – mask-mandate, proof of vaccination and/or negative test results – Bully’s highly-anticipated tour stop in Minneapolis had no problem selling out. On tour for their 4th album release, SUGAREGG, […] More
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Rebel Child Takes On “The City”
Rebel Child was started many years ago as Cameron McDonald’s solo project. In the process of sharing some songs, looking for feedback from Adam Feuring, Cameron knew the music would benefit from adding more elements into the mix. Adam joined halfway through the writing of the Nightlife EP and everything just clicked. Adding drummer Jason […] More
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ON THE RADAR: Druzy Rose/Red Eye Ruby/ Partition-Local Music Prevails After Venue Mishap
No matter the day of the week, there is always some solid live music to catch in our wonderful, art-filled city of Minneapolis. The 900 block of Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis was no exception last night, with Back To The City hosting a showcase of three bands at Whiskey Junction. Back to the city MPLS […] More
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On the Radar: Gowns Makes Top Three in the Mill City Rock Off
On Sunday night, nine Minnesota bands stopped at The Pourhouse Downtown to showcase their unique sounds and compete in round one of the Mill City Rock Off. The winning three bands of the evening get to move on to perform later in February. Gowns, who will be moving on to the next round, really left […] More
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ON THE RADAR: niiice. Has Two More Home Shows Before 2020 Hits
St. Paul, Minnesota’s very own niiice. is playing a show on November 26th with Stars Hollow, Miloe and Wrister at The Fallout Arts Initiative in Minneapolis. niiice. played at The Garage in Burnsville, Minnesota just a few months ago with headliner Oso Oso. They’re quirky attitude and heartfelt lyrics make niiice. a band worth seeing […] More
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San Fermin Pauses in Minneapolis for a Fulfilling Evening of Music
Everyone at The Fine Line will probably look back and remember last night’s performances as some of the more powerful and energetic ones to come through Minneapolis in a long time. Con Davison and San Fermin delivered solid sets of texturized and emotional songs, all while engaging a half-filled venue. It felt extremely intimate and […] More
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Kayak Jones Gives a Heartfelt Performance in Minneapolis
Our midwest friends Kayak Jones came to Minneapolis on October 25th with Homesafe, Young Culture, Taco House and Keep Flying. Originally from Iowa, Kayak Jones hit Minnesota on their third stop on a 97-day tour. Kayak Jones was accompanied by a powerhouse of a lineup and this intimate space was small but energetic. I was […] More
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half•alive electrifies a sold-out show at varsity theater
39° weather with 5:30 doors on a Sunday would all seem to add up to a mediocre turnout for whatever band was on the marquee. At least you would think. With a line that snaked around the building and barely stopped before the end of the block, this idea could not have been further from […] More
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ON THE RADAR: Ian Valor & The Vendettas Releases New Video “If I’m Your Man”
Set to release their debut album All Right All Riot this coming October 20th, Ian Valor & The Vendettas have dropped a new music video for the single “If I’m Your Man.” The band delivers their own style of “kicked up, old school rock’n’roll, with heavy dustings of rockabilly, punk and blues.” The 11 track […] More
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Shakey Graves Brings the South to Surly.
Week after week, Surly Brewing Co. continues to sell out their concerts this summer. This weekend added onto that streak with Caroline Rose opening for Dr. Dog & Shakey Graves to make for a perfect Summer Saturday. Caroline Rose got the party rocking early on, and it only picked up from there! She brought that […] More
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