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Sierra Spirit Channels First-Time Moments and Passed-Down Gift for Storytelling
Last October, Native American artist Sierra Spirit Kihega introduced her debut EP, coin toss, to the world. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma—home to both of her tribes, the Otoe-Missouria and Keetoowah Cherokee—the EP is deeply rooted in her personal experiences and cultural heritage within the Native community. coin toss serves as a heartfelt tribute to the […] More
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Jamie xx Dazzles at the Armory
Seeing Jamie xx on stage at the Armory felt surreal, in the best possible way. It may have not been a sellout crowd, but it felt pretty close on the floor in general admission. The setup was different from the stage at the end of a long room that most people use when they play […] More
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: A Rockin’ Tradition (With Some Rough Edges)
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) returned to the Twin Cities for their annual celebration of Christmas and rock music. A feast for the eyes and ears, their highly polished performance was full of the pyro and laser lights you’d expect from an arena rock show. It’s no surprise why so many families make seeing this show […] More
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iDKHow Debut in First Avenue’s Main Room
After forming in secret in 2017, retro-leaning alternative rock band I Don’t Know How But They Found Me (shortened to iDKHow by fans) finally headlined First Avenue’s iconic main room. Founded by Dallon Weekes (formerly of Panic! At The Disco) and now depurated drummer Ryan Seaman (formerly of Falling in Reverse), iDKHow has spent years […] 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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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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A Perfect Summer Night with Primus at the Ledge
I spent a perfect night with Primus in Waite Park on Friday night. That’s something I never thought I’d say, but I’m thankful for it all the same. Les Claypool shouldn’t need an introduction; he ought to be a household name. But if you don’t know, Claypool is the eccentric uncle of rock and roll […] More
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Minnesota Yacht Club Festival Puts Twin Cities on the Nautical Charts
The inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club Festival proved that the Twin Cities region is capable of hosting a successful and entertaining large-scale festival, all while showcasing Minnesota’s ties to the local and international music scenes. No yachts were required as the two-day festival rocked Harriet Island in Saint Paul, Minnesota. From MTV favorites of the 1990s […] More
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I Don’t Know How But They Found Me Sell Out The Fine Line
Rising alternative act I Don’t Know How But They Found Me (IDKHow) returned to the Twin Cities for their Gloom Division Tour. Supporting their sophomore album of the same name, frontman Dallon Weekes and company filled the Fine Line Music Cafe to capacity. Following up their excellent 2020 debut, Razzmatazz, and transitioning the project to […] More
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Light ‘Em Up: Fall Out Boy Sets Minneapolis Ablaze on Last Tour Stop
Without the storms that plagued their Wisconsin performance last summer, Fall Out Boy reigned over a sold-out Target Center on the final stop of their So Much For (2our) Dust Tour, playing a dynamic two-hour set to borderline perfection. After a recording of “The Pink Seashell” played, the lights dropped, and the stardust flew, along […] More
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Nur-D Levels up at Orchestra Hall with Landmark Performance
In preparation for seeing Nur-D playing with the grandeur of the Minnesota Orchestra, memory brought me back to many of his prior shows. I was lucky to witness the intimate SolSta Records performance in 2019, his enthusiastic and special one-on-one pandemic show for Music in Minnesota inside Electric Fetus, and his first appearance at First […] More
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The Last Dinner Party Serves up a First Avenue Feast
Playing their first Minnesota concert, The Last Dinner Party cooked up a passionate performance to an eager all-ages crowd in the First Avenue Mainroom this week, all while delivering a taste of things to come. The buzzworthy band only played for a little under an hour; unsurprising given their catalog of roughly that duration. Yet […] More
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