Local Current BlogBandwidth: Old Minnesota haunts star in new Replacements videoReed Fischer • Oct 8, 2021Plus: Minnesota singer back on 'The Voice' and weekend gig lists.
Local Current BlogNo, the Kitty Cat Klub isn’t closed forever (the owner hopes)Jay Gabler • Oct 8, 2021Owner John Rimarcik cited the difficulty of hiring staff as the reason that neither the Kitty Cat Klub nor the upstairs Annie's Parlour has reopened since the Covid-19 pandemic forced them to close back in March 2020.
Local Current BlogMeet Conrad Oddoye, the bassist everyone wants in their bandJulian Green • Oct 8, 2021In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: multi-instrumentalist Conrad Oddoye, who’s performed as a bassist with Minneapolis artists including Miloe, Papa MBye, and Honeybutter. My family moved to Canada from England when I was seven years old and my parents put my brother and me…
The Scouting Report10 new songs from Minnesota musicians you need to hear nowStaff • Oct 5, 2021October's Scouting Report features MMYYKK, PaviElle French, DJ Abilities, and seven more new tracks from local artists.
Local Current BlogReview and photos: New Power Generation ecstatic to be back at the DakotaJulian Green • Oct 4, 2021New Power Generation performed four sets in two nights at the recently reopened Dakota this past Thursday and Friday. The second Friday night show was my first time back in the Dakota since my very first experience at the venue, my 21st birthday, in February of 2020. Spending my birthday surrounded by music lovers, incredible…
Local Current BlogBandwidth: Bob Mould teams with Fred Armisen for Hüsker Dü classicReed Fischer • Oct 1, 2021Plus: Lizzo's TED Talk, new Kiss the Tiger, and remembering Pamela Espeland
Local Current Blog‘Britney vs. Spears’ on Netflix: What you need to knowJay Gabler • Sep 30, 2021There’s been a flurry of news regarding Britney Spears recently, and now there’s a new Netflix documentary that’s one of the service’s most-viewed programs. Whether or not you plan to watch, here’s what you need to know about this music story with potential ramifications for the rights of over a million Americans living under guardianships…
DuluthGaelynn Lea composing original music for new Broadway ‘Macbeth’Jay Gabler • Sep 29, 2021Craig. Negga. Lea. The producers of a new Macbeth on Broadway have tapped the best and brightest stars to fill their stage — and to fill the Lyceum Theatre with music. Duluth’s Gaelynn Lea will be composing original music for the production, which will star Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga in the title roles. “Yay!” tweeted…
Local Current BlogThe Come-Up: A summer recap and early fall jams from 11 Minnesota artistsJeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Sep 28, 2021Is it just me, or has the pandemic made time fly faster than usual? Like, the summer always buzzes by, but I swear July was just yesterday. Maybe, it’s just me. With the sun still shining in the Cities for the early days of fall, it’s a good time to review some new and new-to-me…
Local Current BlogMinnesota arts community mourns writer Pamela EspelandJay Gabler • Sep 27, 2021Pamela Espeland, a writer and editor who was one of the busiest and most passionate journalists covering the Minnesota arts scene, died on Sunday evening after an apparent stroke, according to a statement her family shared this afternoon on Facebook. “Many of you know her as a voice for the Twin Cities arts community,” they…
