News and InterviewsMinnesota music gets its Big Turn in Red WingDiane • Feb 22, 2023The Local Show host Diane catches up with festival organizer Sam Brown, and finds great music all over town.
ReviewsPhotos: Big Turn Music Fest takes over Red Wing Darin Kamnetz • Feb 22, 2023Named after the sharp turn the Mississippi takes in Red Wing, Big Turn Music Fest featured 200+ musicians at 20+ venues within two days.
ReviewsMargo Price never misses a beat during First Avenue showJoel Swenson and Steven Cohen • Feb 21, 2023She stopped in Minneapolis on her “Till the Wheels Fall Off” tour supporting her fourth studio album, Strays.
ReviewsMaggie Rogers makes joyful return to the ArmoryMacie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Feb 21, 2023On Saturday night, Rogers’ Feral Joy Tour arrived in Minneapolis in support of 2022’s release, ‘Surrender.’
ReviewsBuffalo Nichols channels blues legends at the Turf ClubJoel Swenson • Feb 17, 2023The Milwaukee-bred guitarist performed after an opening set from Luke Callen.
ReviewsSemisonic rock the Current’s 18th anniversary with sold-out First Avenue showsJoel Swenson and Darin Kamnetz • Jan 30, 2023Despite frigid temps in the single digits, Semisonic and Chastity Brown teamed up to play two sold-out First Avenue shows celebrating the Current’s 18th anniversary this past weekend.
ReviewsPhotos: Joe Rainey mesmerizes at Cedar Cultural CenterIsabel Fajardo • Jan 27, 2023Joe Rainey performs debut album ‘Niineta’ at Cedar Cultural Center on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
ReviewsReview: Best New Bands of 2022 at First AvenueDarby Ottoson • Jan 23, 2023Raffaella, Obi Original, Mike Kota, killusonline, Harlow, Creeping Charlie, and Brotherhood of Birds played First Avenue’s mainroom on January 20, 2023 at the annual showcase of local talent.
PhotosPhotos: Ski Party 2023 at Lutsen MountainsKeely Zynda • Jan 9, 2023Night Moves, Charlie Parr, Early Eyes, Mae Simpson, FénixDion, and Lanue performed at the ski hangout Papa Charlie’s in Lutsen, Minn., for GNDWIRE Records’ sixth annual Ski Party on Friday, Jan. 6, and Saturday, Jan. 7.
ReviewsThe 1975 fill the Armory with theatrics and love Macie Rasmussen • Dec 15, 2022The English band’s At Their Very Best tour stop in Minneapolis was The Current’s Winter Warmup show. Local indie-rock artist Miloe was the opening act.
