ReviewsFoo Fighters put on electrifying show in MinneapolisJoel Swenson and Laura Buhman • Jul 29, 2024Under the looming threat of thunderstorms, the legendary rock band packed all their hits into an energetic set at Target Field following openers L7 and the Pretenders.
ReviewsPitchfork Music Festival 2024: Black Pumas, Jamie xx, Alanis Morrissette, and moreSofia Haan and Amaya Peña • Jul 22, 2024At the 18th edition of the preeminent Chicago music festival, both new and returning acts attracted crowds of indie fans to Union Park. Brittany Howard, Wednesday, Hotline TNT, De La Soul, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Jessie Ware also performed
ReviewsWe can thank this rendition of the National Anthem for bringing us togetherStephen Thompson • Jul 16, 2024Country singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress united America for 90 seconds on Monday night.
ReviewsZach Bryan makes — and breaks — his own myth on 'The Great American Bar Scene'Ann Powers • Jul 9, 2024Bruce Springsteen, 40 years on from Born in the U.S.A., shows up on Bryan’s new album to offer the wisdom and regret of a lifetime of telling truths and spinning yarns.
ReviewsAdrianne Lenker shares intimate, raw performance at State TheatreMacie Rasmussen • Jul 1, 2024The Big Thief frontwoman’s set was a gem during Pride happenings across Minneapolis.
ReviewsThe Revolution and the Fam Commune with Prince’s Spirit at First AvenueMichaelangelo Matos • Jun 24, 2024The 40th anniversary of ‘Purple Rain’ show at First Avenue featured music by none other than Prince’s band, The Revolution, with additional vocal support by Judith Hill and by a passionate audience.
ReviewsPixies and Modest Mouse triumph their alt-rock classics at Surly FieldMacie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Jun 21, 2024The long-running bands relished in genuinely artful music that has stood the test of time.
ReviewsKim Gordon floors Fine Line with unyielding powerMacie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Jun 10, 2024The experimental rock musician performed in Minneapolis on Friday evening. Infinite River opened up.
Reviews'SNL' just wrapped its 49th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guestsStephen Thompson • May 21, 2024From Billie Eilish to Bad Bunny, JT to J.Lo, boygenius to Ice Spice, here they are: the home-run performances, the solid base hits and the outright whiffs.
ReviewsThe Decemberists skillfully showcase new material and old favorites in St. PaulMacie Rasmussen • May 20, 2024The band returned to Palace Theatre with musicianship and a comforting presence. Chicago-based Ratboys opened up.