PhotosPhotos: Polica kick off creating new album at Icehouse residencyBump Opera • Feb 5, 2026Wednesday, Feb. 4, was the kickoff of a three-show Practice as a Show residency at Icehouse in Minneapolis.
PhotosPhotos: Atmosphere's Winter Carnival heats up First AvenueBump Opera • Feb 2, 2026The Minneapolis hip-hop act led a packed bill in Minneapolis on Sunday, Feb. 1. The night also featured performances by Sage Francis, R.A. The Rugged Man, Kool Keith, and Mr. Dibbs.
PhotosPhotos: Trampled by Turtles play afternoon benefit show at Turf ClubSteven Cohen • Feb 2, 2026The Duluth band staged a surprise gig on Saturday in St. Paul to raise funds for the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
PhotosPhotos: Jonah Kagen gives raw performance at Fine LineTony Nelson • Jan 23, 2026The Georgia-bred singer-songwriter performed in Minneapolis on Thursday, Jan. 22, in support of his ‘Sunflowers and Leather’ album. It features his hit single “God Needs the Devil.”
PhotosPhotos: Highlights from First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2025Laura Buhman • Jan 20, 2026The night’s performers were Chutes, GR3G, LASALLE, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Mother Soki, Sallyforth, and Sophie Hiroko.
PhotosPhotos: Chris Thile steps out solo at Pantages TheatreTony Nelson • Jan 20, 2026The mandolin virtuoso of Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers fame put on a solo “An Evening With” show in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18.
PhotosPhotos: Minneapolis Sound legend Jellybean Johnson remembered for his music and loveAnika Besst, Jacob Aloi and Steven Cohen • Dec 22, 2025After a career spanning over 45 years, Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson was celebrated for his contributions to the music community as a skillful producer, songwriter, guitarist and drummer.
PhotosPhotos: Earl Sweatshirt wows at Uptown TheaterBump Opera • Dec 15, 2025The hip-hop star brought his 3L World Tour to Minneapolis on Friday, Dec. 12.
PhotosPhotos: Gully Boys dazzle sold-out crowd at Varsity TheaterJuliet Farmer • Dec 15, 2025The Twin Cities pop-punk quartet celebrated the release of their self-titled, full-length debut album on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Varsity Theater in Minneapolis.
ReviewsPhotos: Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles align beautifully in St. PaulReed Fischer • Dec 12, 2025On Thursday evening, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Alan Sparhawk played the entire show in lockstep with the six members of Trampled by Turtles.
