Home StoriesIn 2022, Bad Bunny made pop stardom a subversive actIsabelia Herrera • Dec 15, 2022An irrepressible global pop star and political provocateur, Bad Bunny collects streaming accolades with ease, but refuses to temper his idiosyncrasies or move to U.S. pop's center.
ReviewsModest Mouse tug on nostalgic heartstrings at the PalaceJoel Swenson and Jessica Fredette • Dec 12, 2022The indie rock legends celebrated the 25th anniversary of ‘The Lonesome Crowded West’ with a performance of the entire album.
ReviewsCharley Crockett brings honky-tonk heat to First AvenueJoel Swenson and Isabel Fajardo • Nov 30, 2022For the Minneapolis stop of his Man From Waco tour, Charley Crockett rewarded diehard fans — who trudged through more than seven inches of fresh snow to get to First Avenue — with a spectacular 30-song set.
ReviewsJockstrap's experimental pop turns 7th St. Entry into a mercurial spaceMacie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Nov 28, 2022The genre-spanning performance kept the Minneapolis audience on their toes all night long.
ReviewsTrampled by Turtles remember Mimi Parker, salute Duluth at ArmoryMark Nicklawske and Darin Kamnetz • Nov 28, 2022Saturday night’s show in Minneapolis featured songs from the band’s latest, ‘Alpenglow,’ as well as an opening performance by Charlie Parr. Low’s Alan Sparhawk made a surprise appearance to perform “When I Go Deaf.”
ReviewsPlains celebrate classic country at First AvenueSofia Haan and Darin Kamnetz • Nov 21, 2022Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson performed songs from their joint project, as well as some Waxahatchee tracks, Williamson’s solo work, and surprise covers in Minneapolis.
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: "El Bueno Y El Malo"Jade • Nov 21, 2022The Brothers Gutiérrez, Alejandro and Estevan, bring together Western and Latin American sounds on their most recent album, El Bueno Y El Malo.
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Phoenix, "Alpha Zulu"Jade • Nov 14, 2022The pandemic and loss put French band Phoenix into the mindset of joy - celebrating their friendship after decades of playing together and looking ahead to a brighter future on their new album Alpha Zulu.
ReviewsOmar Apollo showcases serious pop aspirations at Palace TheatreJames Schaak and Jessica Fredette • Nov 10, 2022The St. Paul show was also a night for opener Ravyn Lenae to shine.
ReviewsBartees Strange shines wholeheartedly at sold-out Turf ClubMacie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Nov 8, 2022The St. Paul venue gave way to an intimate performance for the rising star.