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Holding Out for a Nero: Queens of the Stone Age Triumphant in Return to Minneapolis
Playing Minneapolis for the first time in nearly six years, Queens of the Stone Age rocked a capacity crowd at The Armory for their The End is Nero tour, with openers that perfectly complemented their personality and energy. Josh Homme and company started on the offensive immediately, opening with “No One Knows.” The first half […] More
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Exhale: The Stimulation & Serenity of Cigarettes After Sex in Concert
Playing on a minimalist stage. Using monochromatic motifs. Appearing rather dormant during a 70-minute performance. For other bands, this might describe a bland performance, but Cigarettes After Sex displayed their subtle emotional sound to pierce The Armory’s darkness and delight a sold-out crowd in Minneapolis last night. Though “sold out,” The Armory was not as […] More
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Hot 5 Seconds of Summer Heat up the Armory
Playing to a packed Armory in Minneapolis, 5 Seconds of Summer fired up their fans in a concert filled with their charisma, talent, and good-time rock and roll. The Australian quartet that gained popularity by singing about American Apparel underwear is comprised of drummer Ashton Irwin, guitarist Michael Clifford, bassist Calum Hood, and lead singer/guitarist […] More
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Night Two of Artic Monkeys at the Armory
Arctic Monkeys spent the second Minneapolis night of ‘The Car Tour’ spreading their infectious energy throughout the sellout crowd. Full disclosure: I didn’t know much about Arctic Monkeys going into the show last night. By the time I left, I realized nearly everything I thought I knew was wrong. For example, back when their debut […] More
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The National Go Big at the Armory
Longevity in the music industry is hard to come by. In this ever-turbulent business, even the buzziest acts can find their time over in the blink of an eye. There are plenty of reasons: quickly shifting trends, burnout, and complicated band dynamics, for example. But most musical careers don’t last very long, in the limelight […] More
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Yungblud World Tour Sets Armory Ablaze
Yungblud took hold of The Armory last Saturday, bringing thousands to the downtown venue for a night of calculated chaos and crowd control. In another life, Dominic Harrison began crafting music in the comfort of his own bedroom. Using elements of punk, rock, and pop, Yungblud relies on one key factor to fuel both his […] More
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Yellowcard Takes The Armory Back to Ocean Avenue
On Saturday I found myself transported back to the time of pop punk anthems ruling the airwaves, shaping the soundtrack to our 2000’s lives. It was a nostalgic moment that marked the beginning of a remarkable evening – Yellowcard, live in concert, celebrating two decades since the release of their iconic album, Ocean Avenue. Across […] More
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Illenium Sets Minneapolis Ablaze with Three-Night Spectacle at The Armory.
Illenium, the Grammy-nominated producer and DJ, has returned to Minnesota for a 3-night spectacle at an iconic venue, The Armory. Known for his electrifying performances and emotionally charged music, Illenium is outdoing himself this time by incorporating a full live band, pyrotechnics, lasers, and many more surprises, creating an unforgettable experience for his fans. View […] More
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The Chainsmokers Concert Was Actually Good
The Chainsmokers dropped big news in 2022- their new album, So Far So Good, and an accompanied worldwide tour. 30 venues across the United States welcome one of the largest EDM tag teams, capable of selling out arenas in every state. Friday night marked Armory fans’ long awaited return. Our 2019 article reminds me of […] More
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Joji’s Minneapolis Debut Sells Out The Armory
Minneapolis showed up to play on Wednesday night. Lines wrapped around The Armory as fans shuffled in for Joji’s Minnesota debut. An impressive 8,000+ fans turned out for this YouTube comedian-turned-artist. The older attendees that night, mostly Millennials, may know him as Filthy Frank or Pink Guy. Having seen just one fan clad in the […] More
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Rufus Du Sol, Like a Saturday on a Tuesday at The Armory
Rufus Du Sol brought all the feels and love that accompany their music at the Armory last night. Rufus’ wide-ranging taste in music is commendable. They’re great DJs and consistently push great new artists on their DJ mixes. They also enlist a variety of help to remix their work. It’s not surprising, then, that they’re […] More
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ODESZA Returns With ‘The Last Goodbye’ Tour, Selling Out Back-to-Back Armory Shows
The Last Goodbye marked the return of one of America’s most iconic electronic duos, breaking the group’s 4-year hiatus with a fresh album and nationwide tour. Diehard fans had long been searching for breadcrumbs, any small hints that perhaps new music was in the works. Finally, in September 2021, Odesza confirmed the following year would […] More
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