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King Princess returns to a filled Palace
The last time King Princess performed in Minnesota was last January, when she kicked off her Pussy is God Tour at First Avenue. That night it was clear that Mikaela Strauss was on an upward trajectory. Since then, she’s performed at some of the largest music festivals (Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo, to name a few) […] More
Thrice, Mewithoutyou, Drug Church, Holy Fawn at First Ave
A show for the old and new fans of classic emo/screamo, post-hardcore and sub-genres galore, Thrice, Mewithoutyou, Drug Church and Holy Fawn came together and put on for First Avenue last Thursday night. The show kicked off with Holy Fawn who bring a heavier, sho-gazey vibe to the tour with slow and heavy riffs blended […] More
Happy Birthday Janis Celebration at First Avenue.
Happy Birthday Janis: Inspired Woman Of Rock You are counting the stars with rigid fingers while holding your ID in hand, surrounded by cigarette smoke, car exhaust, and the banter of strangers. You walk through the door to see the historic video screen framed between the tapestries, a crowd filled with 60s-retro clothing, and Janis […] More
YACHT Brought Watson Vibes to the Entry
I’m not going to lie, when I signed up to cover Yacht’s show at 7th Street Entry, I thought they were playing a different album in its entirety. I figured it’d been about ten years since See Mystery Lights was released, so it stood to reason (or so I thought) that they were touring the […] More
Local legends Soul Asylum take a sold-out First Avenue on a holy journey
Soul Asylum has an important place in the history of Minnesota music. The legendary pop/rock band were perhaps the only local act to conquer mainstream rock radio. “Runaway Train,” “Black Gold,” and “Misery” were everywhere in the mid-’90s. They did this after building a reputation both locally and nationally with a handful of critically acclaimed […] More
Brother Ali at First Avenue [PHOTOS]
Rhymesayers artist Brother Ali took over First Avenue celebrating the release of Secrets & Escapes. Check out the gallery of photos from the electric set in his hometown! More
Yam Haus Celebrates First Avenue Sell-Out With a Dazzling Performance
One of the best things about existing in a music scene like the one we have here in the Twin Cities is the ability to watch one’s favorite artists grow, and to be able to take part in each one of their achievements along the way. Tagging along while artists make the steady climb from […] More
J.S. Ondara: Sells out First Avenue Main Room [Photos & Review]
February of this year, Minnesota’s Kenyan born, adopted son, Jay Smart, released his 11-track album Tales From America. Under the name J.S. Ondara, Smart wrote over 100 songs, all telling the stories of immigrants in America. With heavy rotation from 83.9 The Current, J.S. quickly sold out the historic 7th St Entry. Less than a […] More
Julia Michaels Closes The Gap at First Avenue
Before Julia Michaels took the stage at First Avenue, a sign appeared on stage stating it was a judgment-free zone. It encouraged dancing, singing, jumping, feeling and laughing. The sign was a huge hint into the vibe and energy that Michaels would bring to the show. As her first headlining show in Minneapolis, the backdrop […] More
Minneapolis Surf-Punk Trio, Last Import, Releases New Single ‘Hollywood Forever’ + Announces December Tour
This December, the ladies of Last Import will be hitting the road and heading down South for their recently-announced Hollywood Forever Tour! To celebrate the occasion, the band released their latest single, “Hollywood Forever”, a fiery new track sure to be haunting radio waves all over the country! The ‘Hollywood Forever Tour’ will kick-off on Dec. […] More
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Tank And The Bangas Came to Bang at Turf Club
There’s nothing more energizing to an audience member than watching the performers have a genuinely fun and enjoyable time on stage. If the band members are jumping around having a blast, frankly, you feel kind of like a moron if you just continue to stand still. That being said, the Turf Club was an electrifying […] More
Vroom Vroom: Charli XCX Delivers at her Sold Out First Ave Show
On Friday, Oct. 11, English singer and songwriter Charli XCX delivered a knockout show at the First Avenue Mainroom despite the unexpected freezing cold and snow. First discovered in 2008 on MySpace, Charli has continually experimented with her musical style throughout her career. Her 2013 album True Romance differs greatly from her pop-punk sensibilities of […] More
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