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31 Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson
Despite being gone for over a decade, Michael Jackson is still one of the most famous pop singers and entertainers of all time. Here are 31 facts about the King of Pop. 1. Birthdate Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958. 2. Dreams of Being SpidermanJackson dreamed of playing the role of Spiderman so […] More
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in Interviews, New Music FridayRebel Child Takes On “The City”
Rebel Child was started many years ago as Cameron McDonald’s solo project. In the process of sharing some songs, looking for feedback from Adam Feuring, Cameron knew the music would benefit from adding more elements into the mix. Adam joined halfway through the writing of the Nightlife EP and everything just clicked. Adding drummer Jason […] More
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in Concert ReviewMary Bue delivers abundant love on new album The World is Your Lover
It’s an interesting time to release new music. Finding the best path to send it out into the world can be difficult. City Pages “Best Songwriter” Mary Bue has endured, though, having recently released her strongest album, The World is Your Lover. After patiently waiting since the albums release in August, Mary was finally able to […] More
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in Concert ReviewFive Trademarks of a Lissie Show
The Icehouse continued it’s surprise of Fall delights with 4 nights / 5 shows of Lissie. Kicking off the streak of socially distanced patio shows, Lissie has made the Twin Cities her musical hub since moving to Iowa in 2015. Although she’s done an online show at The Parkway back in August, playing live to […] More
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in New Music Friday, On The RadarThe Catalina reminds us to Love Somebody on their debut release
Pop music, when done right, generally has a few goals in mind. The music is designed to make us feel happy, feel heard, and give us something easy to relate to. The Catalina‘s (lead vocalist and guitarist James Howard, Adam Hepner on drums, and Justin Jacobs on guitar) embody these goals on Love Somebody. Their debut […] More
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in Album Review, On The RadarThe Gemnize deliver a constellation of stars in “Wild Hearts”
Grace McCrady and Gigi Amal have been playing together, writing songs, and developing a musical partnership based in the ukulele for years. After hearing a full band behind their songs and wanting to expand their identity, they changed their name from The Ukuladies to The Gemnize. In Latin Gemini means twins, which reflects their strength […] More
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in New Music Friday, On The RadarThe Von Tramps Ease Into “Summer Nights”
Summer is right around the corner as we ease into a radically revised world. Images of what summer involves, how it feels, and all the childhood activities come rushing back every June. This year will certainly look and feel much different but The Von Tramps just released a time capsule with their new music video […] More
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in Concert Review5 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
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in Concert Review, On The RadarON 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
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in Concert ReviewElectric Guest captivates at sold-out Fine Line
Los Angeles based band Electric Guest, with support from Soleima, brought the heat on a bitterly cold night. Soleima Danish singer Soleima opened with an entertaining set. She engaged the crowd by dancing back and forth across the stage. She even joined the fans halfway through a song and finished it in the crowd, dancing […] More
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in Concert ReviewMotion 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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in Album Review, InterviewsA 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