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SolSta Records Needles Into a New Location
On the eve of their 4 year anniversary, SolSta Records is doing something unique, especially during difficult times. The City Pages “Best Place to Buy Vinyl” winner is moving into a new location in St. Louis Park, expanding to over 2,000 square feet of retail space. For Phil and Hannah Borreson, the growth is bittersweet. […] More
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BONUS: Win a 1-on-1 Concert Experience
Music in Minnesota wants to giveaway some live music magic with a BONUS giveaway to see Nur-D, Kashimana, or Leslie Vincent for a One-on-One experience. Winners will be interviewed and featured in an exclusive online article. Winners and a special friend will attend an in-person concert. These socially distanced concerts will take place at three […] More
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Win a 1-on-1 Concert Experience
This winter, Music in Minnesota wants to rekindle some of that live music warmth by giving away special tickets to see local artists in an exclusive One-on-One experience. These socially distanced concerts will take place at Twin Cities music venues throughout the winter. ENTRY CLOSED You may enter more than once to increase your chances. […] More
“Stay at Home” Musicians Open New Doors
On March 27th, Governor Tim Walz enacted the “Stay at Home” order, which shut down our music venues and record stores. In the month since that order, music has transformed dramatically. Bands have been split apart, tours cancelled, new albums delayed, and festivals snuffed out. Our creative spaces have had their doors closed. Tickets to […] More
How Social Distancing is Impacting our Music Community
There are many stories to tell in our current COVID-19 world of music. Music venues are shutting down, photographers are relying on nightly shows to sustain them, artists are cancelling full tours, and everyone in the service industry surrounding these activities are taking a huge hit. Music has always been the bond that unites people. […] More
The Von Tramps Cancel Tour Over Coronavirus Cautions
The announcement of SXSW being cancelled was a heartbreaking loss for musicians all over the country. It has impacted many of our local musicians and the ripples of the loss are still being felt. Local female-led punk rock band The Von Tramps were fueling up their van for an eight-day tour through Texas, Missouri, Illinois, […] More
5 Trademarks of a Mark Mallman Show
To say that Mark Mallman has moxie is an understatement. For over 20 years he has been a constant fixture in the Twin Cities, continuing to teeter with stardom due to his bottomless energy, 70’s piano-rock glam, and innovative stunts. Mallman’s unmistakable sense of style show both in the depth of his songwriting and in […] More
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
Caydence punks the month of March
Every Friday this March, Caydence Records and Coffee is gathering together an expansive roster of punk bands. It’s an expansive lineup, from traveling groups Gumm (TN) and Prevention XXX (IL) to local bands BlurCurve, Die Ghost, and aptly named Rotten Hotdish. For punk fans, it’s a chance to absorb all different styles, including horror punk, hardcore, […] More
Echosmith brings joy to the Fine Line [PHOTOS]
Sibling trio Echosmith returned to Minneapolis last night to play a joyful show to an all-ages crowd at the Fine Line, complete with confetti and balloons. If I had to choose one word to describe the night it would be “wholesome.” They played both fan favorites like “Cool Kids” and “Bright” and songs from their […] More
The Twins of Franklin soar high with the release of “Low”
Releasing an album is always a momentous occasion. It takes time and funding to create and record music. For The Twins of Franklin, it also means that they can finally start putting the fruit of their labor back into their pockets. As podcaster, bassist, and music director Rob Morgan shared before welcoming them to the […] More
Motion City Soundtrack rekindles memories at the Fillmore
There have been plenty of studies and theses on our senses and how they correlate with our memories. The power of music is one of the strongest lures to provoke specific memories, pulling us back into a moment or time in our lives. Watching the crowd engage with Motion City Soundtrack at the brand new […] More
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