No field, no problem: UMN marching band recounts online “spat camp”
September 24, 2020
Members of the University of Minnesota marching band reflect on highs and lows of virtual learning as in-person instruction resumes.
Twin Cities record stores gear up for vinyl event of the year
September 21, 2020
The second of three drops celebrating this year’s annual Record Store Day is coming up this Saturday, Sept. 26.
Heat of the Week: Old flicks, new Prince and a tasty Korean dish (or two)
Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
September 21, 2020
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
Har Mar Superstar and Laura Hauser use coloring books to provide aid to music scene
Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
September 18, 2020
The local musician teamed up with his fiancee and other illustrators to fundraise through coloring books featuring beloved Minneapolis venues
Cut through the noise with A&E’s top albums from this year’s “Grammy dump”
Meg Bishop, Associate A&E Reporter
September 11, 2020
As the cutoff for Grammy eligibility drew closer, a multitude of artists released albums this past week. Here are some of A&E's favorites.
Quarantunes: A&E’s top ten albums from the first half of 2020
July 29, 2020
10. “La Vita Nuova” by Christine and the Queens (EP) If your semester abroad in Paris got canceled, perhaps this French pop EP can fill the void. “La Vita Nuova,” Christine and the Queens’ EP, released in late February, teems with perfect melodies and synth. The EP perfectly blends irresis...
Review: Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Punisher’
June 29, 2020
There are few pieces of music that feel so intimate, so softly spoken, that the listener feels as though they are the voyeur of a private conversation. But Phoebe Bridgers, in her sophomore album, "Punisher," released on June 18, accomplishes this exact sentiment. With her gentle voice and lyrics th...
Q&A: Remo Drive talks music, memes and quarantine
June 8, 2020
Conceived in 2013 by brothers Stephen and Erik Paulson, Twin Cities-based band Remo Drive has done multiple cross-country tours, playing with fellow local music staples including Hippo Campus and Beach Bunny. A&E caught up with lead singer Erik to talk about what the band has been up to this year an...
Keeping music alive: Musicians turn to streaming to stay connected
April 6, 2020
For students at the University of Minnesota, going to see a band or DJ perform live was a staple of a regular weekend just a few weeks ago. When COVID-19 put a halt to all large gatherings, musicians and fans everywhere have had to adapt to continue live music experiences. “My heart really goes out ...
Review: Childish Gambino awakens more than just love on new album
Alex Strangman
April 1, 2020
When Donald Glover is involved, nothing can be ordinary. And when he dons the persona of Childish Gambino, things get even stranger. On March 15, a new album appeared on Glover’s website, donaldgloverpresents.com. But later that same day, it was gone. Five days later, a mysterious countdown appeared on the site...
