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in Concert ReviewRufus 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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in Concert ReviewODESZA 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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in Concert Reviewdeadmau5 Returns to Minneapolis with We Are Friends Tour
We Are Friends, previously a compilation and showcase to the mau5trap record label, hit the road for the first time ever. Minneapolis was among the lucky cities to host Joel Zimmerman’s (deadmau5, ‘dead-mouse’) legendary presence. Opening acts included BlackGummy and Kasablanca as Joel’s friends and partners to the mau5trap label, as well as NERO, the […] 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 ReviewSteve Aoki and VeeCon Gang Takeover The Armory
Friday night saw the return of Minneapolis’ favorite cake-throwing DJ and EDM icon, Steve Aoki. Proudly donning his Armory t-shirt, given only to artists who sell out the venue, Aoki played a 2-hour set for local bass-heads and crypto bros. Last night, the crowd was a mixed bag, containing exactly who you would and wouldn’t […] More
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in Concert ReviewLorde Sells Out the Armory
Fans sold out the Armory in Minneapolis as Lorde returned to the Twin Cities. Touring behind her latest album, Solar Power, the Diamond Certified artist presented an aesthetically pleasing show with a strong setlist. When initially released, fans were polarized at Lorde’s latest album. Regardless, the audience welcomed the moody beach vibes as they were […] 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 ReviewThe Subtronics Effect: Fractal Tour Sells Out The Armory
Saturday night marked yet another sold-out show at The Armory, and this time it was a win for our dubstep friends and family. Subtronics (formally named Jesse Karden) is no stranger to Minnesota, but this time was clearly different than others. There were four opening acts and five hours worth of head banging, but fans […] More
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in Concert ReviewIllenium entertains a sold-out “Fallen Embers Tour” in Minneapolis
On the last stop of his latest tour, EDM artist, ILLENIUM graces the Armory in Minneapolis with his presence. ILLENIUM’s music has a way of piercing the silence within ourselves. Sometimes people relate ‘’EDM’’ with just “noise” but within the flashing lights, and heavy bass drops, there is a special sense of awe that collides […] More
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in Concert Review93X Presents: Halestorm And Evanescence At The Armory
Evanescence finally made its way back to the Twin Cities as 93X Presents: Halestorm And Evanescence At The Armory! With the opening act, Lilith Czar already on stage, many fans (myself included) got a late start, with lines still wrapping around a good portion of The Armory. With the Protocols set forth from the bands, […] More
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in Concert ReviewI’m Thankful for my Minni-Anjuna Family
A Time to Give Thanks If you’re counting, it’s been a year of, shall we say… A LOT. Maybe two technically; some would say it started far before that. However, those inspirational accounts you follow on Instagram say that it’s good to express gratitude every once in a while consciously. So, I will say this; […] More
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in Concert ReviewCHVRCHES Clocks The Armory with Screen Violence Tour
The Glasgow quadruple brought their old and new hits this Wednesday night. Through their August ’21 album, Screen Violence, CHVRCHES proved that hump-day can indeed be the peak of our week. After the success of prior album Love is Dead, Lauren flew onto the main-stage with the energy to state ‘we aren’t done yet’. Fan favorites like Miracle and Forever resonated […] More