ReviewsStuart Murdoch delivers a sunny portrait of the artist as a young manLuke Taylor • Mar 24, 2025The Belle & Sebastian frontman has gifted fans with a delightful semi-autobiographical tale of a young musician’s artistic awakening.
ReviewsPaul McCartney, live from New York: The easy genius of the cute BeatleAnn Powers • Feb 18, 2025Last week, the hottest ticket in NYC wasn't the SNL 50th anniversary concert. It was the three nights Paul McCartney played at a tiny downtown venue that usually hosts up-and-coming indie rock bands.
ReviewsIn 'A Complete Unknown,' Bob Dylan emerges as a folk hero in more ways than oneLuke Taylor • Dec 10, 2024Whereas many consider Bob Dylan a folk hero — that is, a hero of folk music — A Complete Unknown director James Mangold presents Dylan as a folk hero in the archetypal sense.
PhotosPhotos: The Avett Brothers treat St. Paul to an energetic night of musicLuke Taylor • Oct 25, 2024The Avett Brothers and Trampled By Turtles collaborated on a lively and generous program Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, treating the audience to nearly three hours of music.
ReviewsBrittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka share a soulful evening at Palace TheatreMacie Rasmussen • Oct 7, 2024On Sunday night, Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka joined forces at Palace Theatre in St. Paul.
ReviewsPJ Harvey celebrates her past and present at the Palace TheatreJoel Swenson • Oct 3, 2024In her first Twin Cities performance in 20 years, the enigmatic singer and musician played two distinct, career-spanning sets.
ReviewsThe Breeders make gigantic Minneapolis return at Uptown Theater Macie Rasmussen and Juliet Farmer • Sep 25, 2024On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Breeders visited Uptown Theater for their second stop on a mini-tour, the Last Splash+Pod Extravaganza.
ReviewsSt. Vincent inspires intense emotion at Palace TheatreMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 20, 2024The historic St. Paul theater was a fitting place for the Grammy-winning rock star's dramatic performance style on Thursday, Sept. 19. Dorian Electra was the opening act.
ReviewsRemi Wolf celebrates Minnesota during an energized Palace Theatre showMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 19, 2024The California-based singer-songwriter was playful and innovative, with songs about loons and existential questions on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in St. Paul. Lava La Rue was the opener.
ReviewsRoyel Otis take a nostalgic indie-pop spin at First AvenueMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 16, 2024The Australian group played their second Twin Cities show of 2024 on Sunday, Sept. 15. Chicago indie rockers Friko opened up.
