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The importance of lyrics and sound in music

by Isabella Caswell
Published September 18, 2024

The most popular songs are not always lyrically deep. Think of “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter.  The melody is the most important part of the songwriting process, according to MasterClass, a catchy...

De Souza will be the latest national act hosted by SUA on Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. alongside openers Susannah Joffe and Creeping Charlie. Courtesy of University of Minnesota Student Unions and Activities

Indigo De Souza coming to UMN

by Sommer Wagen
Published September 10, 2024

When Student Unions & Activities (SUA) announced in August that indie singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza would perform at Coffman Union in October, my first thought was “How?!? Why?!” My friend...

Each song on this album is unique, yet sonically cohesive.

Review: “Short n’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter

by Isabella Caswell
Published September 6, 2024

The title of Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth album, “Short n’ Sweet,” describes the record, the artist and the long lasting ache of short but sweet romantic relationships. The album was released on...

Faye Webster performed at Palace Theatre in St. Paul two days after
playing at Lollapalooza in Chicago.

Faye Webster in Photos

by Summer Rabold
Published August 14, 2024

Daikaiju at Palmfest 2024

Beer, sweat, noise: PALMFEST 2024

by Gabriel Brito
Published August 1, 2024

Forty bands took the stage behind Palmer’s Bar from July 26 to July 28 as the West Bank dive bar sought to recreate the magic of Woodstock ‘99. On Sunday, a crowd of mostly gray-haired punks covered...

Full of drill beats, lyrics about being sexy and not much else, the album was released on July 26.

Review: “Y2K!” by Ice Spice

by Gabriel Brito
Published July 30, 2024

“Y2K!” the debut studio album from New York rapper Ice Spice, is 24 minutes of hard-hitting drilled beats and rapping about butts. Released on July 26, the album has 10 tracks, none of which are...

The Foo Fighters’ Sunday night set was their first Minnesota show in nearly six years.

Foo Fighters exhilarate in Target Field debut

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 30, 2024

The Foo Fighters’ first Twin Cities show in over half a decade on Sunday was a masterclass in rock showmanship. Nearly 30 years after the band’s inception, the Foo Fighters delivered a tour-de-force...

Unlike many other markets, guitar sales increased greatly as stay-at-home orders were announced.

Guitar stores are doing business as usual after a pandemic boom

by Gabriel Brito
Published July 30, 2024

Over four years after the COVID-19 pandemic, local guitar stores continue to adapt to industry changes brought about by the pandemic. Ever since the first lockdown, the market for instruments and equipment...

Put your headphones on and expand your playlist with these covers.

Cover Collab: The best song covers that exist

by Isabella Caswell and Sommer Wagen
Published July 25, 2024

Here is a list of five covers we think everyone should listen to.  Edge of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix) by Miley Cyrus, feat. Stevie Nicks Our first pick is not necessarily a cover, but a reworking...

Thousands of people flocked to Harriet Island for the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club music festival.

Minnesota Yacht Club returns the musical festival experience to Harriet Island

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 23, 2024

Last weekend, the Minnesota Yacht Club brought in roughly 60,000 people for the first music festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul since 2012. The festival had a stacked lineup featuring big-name headliners...

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