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in NewsKhalid to perform in Minneapolis for MLS All-Star Weekend, August 8
Five-time grammy nominated R&B singer, Khalid will perform at the MLS All-Star Concert presented by Target on Monday, August 8. Hometown talent, Miloe is scheduled to perform as the opening act. Known for songs like “Better, “Location,” and “Young Dumb & Broke,” Khalid will be singing the hits, as well as introducing never-before performed material […] More
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in Concert ReviewFirst Avenue was Positively Frothing for Sofi Tukker
Part circus, part rave, part birthday party at the roller rink, part fitness class – the live Sofi Tukker experience is all this and more. Mary Droppinz, a DJ/producer from Nebraska, began the evening. Despite her midwest background, she sounded like she belonged in Chicago or New York clubs in the early 90s, which is […] More
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in Concert ReviewFlume and Friends the Armory
Minneapolis, you really showed up last night. On a Thursday, in fact. The openers certainly noticed, and I’m sure Flume did as well when he took the stage. Everybody wore their rager pants – those of the attendees who wore pants, anyway. Flume is out on tour supporting his new album, ‘Palaces,’ released last Friday. […] More
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in Concert ReviewAmy Grant at the State Theatre
Amy Grant has built a long, successful career on music that matters. Ever since she burst on the scene as a fresh-faced teenager bringing contemporary Christian music to the forefront of American culture, the Nashville native gained a reputation for creating potent songs that examined life’s complexities with an open heart and keen eye. With […] More
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in Concert ReviewElated: An Evening with Suzanne Vega at the Dakota
If you considered going to Suzanne Vega at the Dakota but decided not to, you made the wrong decision. The career-spanning show exceeded expectations. First a bit about the venue. The Dakota is not a large space, but it’s quaint, and there’s room enough to breathe and relax without worrying that you’re going to step […] More
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in Album Review, On The RadarAmanda Yang Releases New Track “Sideline Girl”
Minnesota alt-pop singer and songwriter Amanda Yang has released her first-ever original song after 3 years of working on covers, song rewrites, and collaborative tracks with fellow performers. Amanda began her music career at the age of 15 with a passed-down guitar. Born and raised in Minneapolis–St. Paul, she likes to call herself a “DIY artist and […] More
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in Concert ReviewGrandson Lights up the Varsity Theater with Energetic Performance
Jordan Benjamin, better known by his stage name Grandson, lit up Varsity Theater with an energetic performance this week. Two equally lively groups opened the show. First came the Nova Twins, who hyped up the crowd well, even inspiring a few mosh pits. Following them was an artist that has popped up on my TikTok […] More
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in Concert ReviewGlass Animals Brings A Heat Wave to Sold-Out Minneapolis Concert at the Armory
Known for years for success among music critics, indie-pop fans, and college music scenes, Glass Animals have surged to major popularity over the song “Heat Waves” on TikTok and Spotify. The band may not immediately strike a chord, but people immediately know who you are excited about when you mention “Heat Waves”. The line “Sometimes […] More
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in Concert ReviewPossessed by Paul James enthralls the Hook and Ladder
Live Music, at its best, is nothing if not a highly emotional experience. This is true almost by definition. The most memorable concerts are the ones that resonate with you deeply on a level beyond a simple fun night out, whether that be because of your response to the artist or the music itself, or […] More
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in Concert ReviewWet Leg Rip Through Debut Performance at First Avenue
Back in March 2020, just when the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning to ravage the globe and force us into lockdown, many people had all these grandiose ideas about how we could really benefit from a few weeks indoors. Well, with all this newfound free time, we could certainly learn a new language, finish a few […] More
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in Concert ReviewFaye Webster enchants a sold out crowd at Fine Line
On the cusp of another Minnesota snowstorm, a sold out crowd squeezed into the Fine Line to witness Faye Websters’ tour from her new release I Know I’m Funny haha. Atlanta-based and only 24, Faye Webster is an emerging talent with three major label releases, four if you count her self release when she was […] More
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in Concert ReviewTyler, The Creator Created a Spectacle for Minnesota Fans
When I first heard that Tyler The Creator was going to be passing through Minneapolis on his “Call Me If You Get Lost” tour, I along with around 10,000 other fans went to immediately look at tickets. It was so surreal to walk into such a big venue as the Target Center and see it […] More