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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
joan brings the 80s back to 7th St. Entry
Alan Thomas and Steven Rutherford, collectively known as joan, are making their mark on the music industry one dreamy song at a time. The Little Rock, Arkansas band is carving out a space for themselves that is both fresh and familiar. The influence of 80s pop music on their sound gives it a familiarity, but […] More
Tail-feathers shaken, eggs no doubt broken at Claude Vonstroke’s Rev show
A lucky and limited number of fans packed the Rev for Claude Vonstroke, and I’d wager that none of them were disappointed. Claude Vonstroke is a man of many monikers. He also goes by Papa Bird, Papa Vonstroke, CVS, and even his given name, Barclay Crenshaw. In much the same way, he is not limited to […] More
A conversation with the Twins of Franklin
February will be eventful for indie/folk duo The Twins of Franklin. Both Laura Lou and Becky Shaheen celebrate birthdays, they’ll be releasing their first music video through City Pages, and they’re performing at the popular Big Turn Music Festival in Red Wing. The icing on the cake, though, comes with the release of their album Low on […] More
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
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