“Before you even ask a question,” said Curtiss A, leaning forward to address my iPhone, “I’ll just make a statement that I have not prepared.” The singer-songwriter born Curt Almsted thought I had come to his St. Paul home to ask him about aliens, which was a reasonable assumption. He has a UFO story he’s…

Fathom Lane – “The Queen Of All Hearts” Fathom Lane‘s latest video is a gorgeous affair of seduction and scorn, directed by Josh Becker and lead singer Michael Ferrier. They perform with Lena Elizabeth and Ghost Wagon at Icehouse on May 10. Dodie – “Everybody Gets A Kitten (jeremy messersmith cover)” “I’m not not dressed…

From May 18-20, the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) is hosting its 23rd annual Art-A-Whirl. The event, which is now the largest open studio tour in the country, showcases the work of local visual artists. More than 50 locations in Northeast Minneapolis are hosting events during Art-A-Whirl weekend, highlighting the work of over 650 artists…

Minnesota is finally thawing out after a long winter. As the days get warmer, minds begin to wander toward everything that summer has to offer in the Twin Cities. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s “Music and Movies in the Parks” makes it to the top of many locals’ lists every year, supplementing the beautiful…

When we millennials think back to when we were teenagers, we’re not reminiscing about having millions of views racked up on YouTube. Today, younger generations have more access to technology and the internet than ever before. 13-year-old Minnesotan Julie Bella has used this accessibility to her advantage in helping to launch a music career. If you…

Every once in a while, SoundCloud yields something really promising. When I first heard Moise’s song “Wildflower” on that platform, I knew enough to pay attention; about a year later, this artist is getting ready to release his debut project (Amongst the Leaves, which will contain new single “a thousand miles”) and perform around the…

Compared to other festivals, there’s something different about the interactions you have with people at the Mid West Music Fest (MWMF). Whether you’re posting up next to someone at a stage or just passing them on the street, people greet you with a smile — as though you might be a friend, because you probably…

Student 1 — “Ready” Rapper Student 1 and creative team CMNCLTR follow up their fantastic “Paint” video with “Ready,” a track from Stu’s forthcoming EP Dork, which drops today. Nikki Jean — “People & Planes” Things get catastrophic in this video from Rhymesayers artist (and native Minnesotan) Nikki Jean, who’ll perform at this year’s official Soundset Before…

So you’re a Prince superfan. Could you name any Prince song if you only hear the song’s first second? How about the first half-second? How about the first quarter-second? Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon couldn’t stump his bandleader, Prince obsessive Questlove, in a special “Prince Edition” of a One-Second Song Quiz that Fallon says was inspired…

“This is the most fun I’ve had doing this in a while,” said Katie Crutchfield, smiling. “It’s always fun, but…you know.” The devoted Mainroom crowd took those words to heart last night at First Avenue, since the leader of Waxahatchee isn’t much for stage banter. In a set so fast-paced and powerful that it seemed…