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Alec Benjamin played sweet, acoustic simplicity at the Varsity Theater
Alec Benjamin crafts songs that feel as if they were written in his bedroom. The 24-year-old brought that same sense of both intimacy and comfortability while playing for a sold out Varsity Theater in Minneapolis Wednesday night. Musically, Benjamin is easy to understand; he’s young, he’s in touch with his thoughts and feelings and he […] More
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K.Flay Puts on an Intimate Performance at The Entry
When K.Flay announced her show at 7th St Entry a little over a month ago, tickets went on sale at 12:00 p.m. and promptly sold-out by 12:05 p.m. Typically when an artist sells out a venue that quickly, it either means it’s an especially intimate performance, or it’s being put on for a certain cause. […] More
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in Artists News, Fun, InterviewsPeople in Minnesota: Tina Schlieske
Out of the ’80s Minneapolis New Wave Rock scene, Tina and The B-Sides was born. Releasing released eight studio albums and performing in nearly every rock club in the Twin Cities and beyond, Tina Schlieske and The B-Sides defined the Minneapolis sound of the ’90s. Before Tina shows off her legendary voice, performing two shows […] More
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So, Your Band Sucks, Now What?
Okay, so you’re in a band. You’ve rounded up your most talented (or, at least, most available) friends, bought a ton of gear, rented a practice space, decked out your facebook fan page, and played enough shows that your circle of acquaintances has stopped showing up. You’ve been killing it for over a month and […] More
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Kolars Shine Bright at 7th Street Entry
Kolars took Minneapolis by storm on Wednesday night. The LA duo is comprised of couple Rob Kolar and Lauren Brown. They’re known for their visually stunning live performances and their genre-bending songs. Kolar spends his time onstage with vocals and gritty guitar while Brown does percussion with a twist. She wears tap shoes on stage […] More
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Katy Perry and Zedd’s Final Four concert was a winning double-double performance
The Final Four didn’t only bring top-tier college basketball to Minneapolis this weekend. It also brought top-tier music to boot. The last of three Final Four concerts this weekend, Zedd and Katy Perry were on the bill to play for fans at Sunday night’s Jam Fest downtown at The Armory. Opening the night, Grammy Award-winning […] More
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The Future Is Bright: Yam Haus, Early Eyes, & Last Import Put On A Show To Remember at Fine Line
When is the last time you attended a show that was built entirely upon local music acts? A week? A month? Six months? Over a year? Who was performing that night? Was it a memorable performance? With concert ticket prices soaring, and many people living paycheck to paycheck, it’s understandable if you only choose to […] More
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The Interrupters Blow The Roof Off The Varsity
About four years ago, I was working as a pizza delivery driver in my hometown. I was a college dropout, living at home, and working over sixty hours a week. During this time, I discovered a station on the Sirius XM radio in my car called Faction. The main draw for me was Jason Ellis’s […] More
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Last Import Releases New Music Video, Announces East Coast Tour Dates
Melodic surf-punk trio Last Import has released their very first music video for the fan-favorite song “Money” off their self-titled debut album! The video, directed and produced by Ray Champagne and shot entirely at The Garage in Burnsville, features fans, family, and friends alike, and showcases the quirky, fun show rituals Last Import takes part […] More
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Smino Pulled Up in his Hoopti at Varsity Theatre [Photos & Review]
Midwest native Smino is no stranger to Minnesota. Just last year he was the supporting act in front of a packed crowd at First Avenue during SZA’s ctrl tour. What makes the Hoopti Tour such an intriguing experience is the creative promotion used leading up to his tour. Photo by Travis Ellison On Smino’s Instagram account you can […] More
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The Revivalists and Rayland Baxter Folk Rock The Palace
Clarity is difficult to achieve, a blurred line that is almost impossible to figure out. When it comes to clarity of sound during a show, bands vary greatly but normally hover around album quality. We all remember that band who was bad live, though. Who was yours? Mine was Matchbook Romance. The rhythm, lyrics, and […] More
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Lords of Acid Bring all of the Sex to the Cabooze
I arrived at the Lords of Acid’s Pretty in Kink Minneapolis stop just in time to hear opener Orgy’s cover of “Blue Monday.” It turns out that was just the amount that I needed to hear. It was an absolute sonic mess until I got closer to the stage in the middle of the long, […] More
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