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All musicians, magicians, burlesque dancers and other performers are welcome to use the advance when booking shows. Courtesy of Nadirah McGill.

Twin Cities United Performers announces work advance

by Gabriel Brito
Published April 9, 2025

Twin Cities United Performers (TCUP), an organization seeking to ensure better working conditions and communications with venues for musicians and other freelance performers, celebrated the rollout of...

Be ready to get the chorus of “Best Guess” stuck in your head.

Sapphic storytelling shines on Lucy Dacus’ “Forever Is a Feeling”

by Sommer Wagen
Published April 1, 2025

The mythological origins of how we understand queer love between women lays the perfect foundation for Lucy Dacus’ fourth studio album, “Forever Is A Feeling,” which came out March 28.The word...

Subsubheader: The mallrat-inspired video was shot in the Southdale Center. Courtesy of Sym1.

Twin Cities pop artist SYM1 releasing music video for the chronically online.

by Gabriel Brito
Published March 30, 2025

Local hyperpop artist SYM1 will release a new video for her song “Right 1 4 Me” on April 4.Released March 7, “Right 1 4 Me,” a collaboration with New York artist moistbreezy, is a fast-paced...

After three years spent playing local venues and friends' basements, Minneapolis band Squirm is set to release an EP and take the next step in their musical journey. Courtesy of David Bryant.

Local band Squirm set to release new EP

by Sophia Arndt
Published March 30, 2025

After three years of playing shows around the University of Minnesota campus, the alternative rock band Squirm is releasing their EP “Sun Pillow” on April 5. The band released two singles and...

On Wednesday, local band Goon Tribune debuted new music at Greenway Recording, a new recording studio in Northeast Minneapolis.

Goon Tribune fuses rap, jazz in live session

by Sophia Arndt
Published March 28, 2025

It is more than clear that Twin Cities band Goon Tribune loves the craft during their live studio recording session at Greenway Recording. Originally named Dr. Goon and The Daily Tribune, lead vocalist...

Along with opener Huron John, the Whole promises “raw energy and unapologetic authenticity” at their latest indie concert. Courtesy of the Whole Music Club.

British indie rock artist Freak Slug to perform at the Whole Music Club

by Sommer Wagen
Published March 20, 2025

The Whole Music Club will welcome Freak Slug and Huron John Saturday night, two relatively niche indie acts who are still nothing to sneeze at.The British indie rocker, real name Xenya Genovese, will...

Grammy win aside, what is Bruno Mars even doing here?

For an album titled ‘Mayhem,’ Lady Gaga plays it disappointingly safe

by Sommer Wagen
Published March 17, 2025

Last month, Lady Gaga made waves with her dance-forward single “Abracadabra,” an instant club classic. A short of her dancing to its satisfyingly staccato post-chorus that aired during the Super Bowl...

No drums, no problem. Courtesy of Lúnasa.

Celebrated Irish band to kick off St. Patty’s weekend at Pantages Theatre

by Gabriel Brito
Published March 17, 2025

World-renowned traditional Irish band Lúnasa performs at the Pantages Theatre on March 14. They are touring in support of their tenth album, “Live in Kyoto.” Flute and whistle player Kevin Crawford...

Courtesy of Rosie Costano.

Local singer Rosie performs acoustic solo show

by Sophia Arndt
Published March 12, 2025

Local artist Rosie performed a solo show at the new Greenway Recording studio on Wednesday, playing new music acoustically for an intimate crowd. The 20-year-old indie-pop musician, Rosie Castano,...

“CURIOSO” was released February 7. Courtesy of JM Collective.

Alt-country singer Wilder Woods coming to Minneapolis Friday

by Gabriel Brito
Published March 7, 2025

Alternative rocker and singer-songwriter Wilder Woods is performing material from his recently released third studio album, “CURIOSO,” at the Uptown Theater on March 7.Wilder Woods is the solo...

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