ReviewsAmanda Shires soars at sold-out Amsterdam Bar showJoel Swenson and Andy Witchger • Nov 8, 2022Shires brought along country crooner Honey Harper for her Take It Like a Man Tour stop in St. Paul.
ReviewsMagdalena Bay host a playful party for Fine Line debutMacie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Nov 7, 2022The rising synth-pop stars brought catchy melodies and a special AI guest to Friday’s show in Minneapolis.
ReviewsSmashing Pumpkins' Spirits on Fire tour burns bright with nostalgiaNatalia Mendez and Tony Nelson • Nov 7, 2022Supported by Jane’s Addiction and Poppy, the alt-rock legends delivered a gem at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday.
ReviewsNever mind that it's not factual, this Weird Al biopic parody is very, very funnyDavid Bianculli • Nov 3, 2022Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is the most entertaining musical biography satire since Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Don't expect much truth in the telling here — but do expect some over-the-top fun.
89 DaysBob Dylan riffs and rants in new book dissecting rock 'n' roll historyMichaelangelo Matos • Nov 2, 2022A historical and critical dive into 66 songs by Elvis, the Temptations, and many more, ‘The Philosophy of Modern Song’ is Dylan’s first book in 18 years.
ReviewsSoccer Mommy give darkly satisfying performance at First Avenue Macie Rasmussen • Oct 31, 2022The band’s Minneapolis show closed out Halloweekend with haunting overtones.
PhotosPhotos: Dessa delivers songs and poems at First Avenue Oct 24, 2022Dessa showed off her multidimensional talents at First Avenue on Friday, October 21, 2022.
ReviewsMarcus Mumford brings steady acoustics to Palace TheatreJames Schaak • Oct 24, 2022Admirers of Mumford’s affecting and listenable croons could find plenty to love during his solo show in St. Paul.
PhotosPhotos: Metric deliver moody magic at Fillmore showSara Fish • Oct 18, 2022Experimental indie rock outlet Metric made a stop in Minneapolis this Monday night on their Doomscroller Tour.
ReviewsAlvvays create a dreamy atmosphere at First Avenue returnMacie Rasmussen and Andy Witchger • Oct 17, 2022The Toronto-based indie rockers shifted from a daintier, more-playful jangle to a noisier aesthetic during their return to First Avenue after five years away.
