ReviewsWillie Nelson, Neil Young, Margo Price, and others make Farm Aid 40 one to rememberLuke Taylor and Steven Cohen • Sep 21, 2025An epic day of music, education and action in Minneapolis, the 2025 running of Farm Aid uplifted music fans while elevating small farms and sustainable agriculture.
Reviews'SNL' just wrapped its 50th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guestsStephen Thompson • May 19, 2025For a show that's never been shy about celebrating itself, Saturday Night Live was bound to lean hard into its 50th season. But the results were as mixed as ever.
PhotosPhotos: Kendrick Lamar and SZA launch tour in MinneapolisAli Elabbady • Apr 21, 2025Kendrick Lamar and SZA performed a whirlwind 52-song set on night one of the Grand National Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. On Saturday night, in front of a packed stadium of about 50,000, they blended the best of their discographies.
ReviewsBob Dylan gives an intimate, listening-room-style performance in MankatoLuke Taylor • Apr 7, 2025For the only Minnesota stop on his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour, Dylan’s return to the state of his birth made for a very special night.
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.