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Pink Place, a house venue in Como, had their first show of the season at the end of April and is planning a few shows for the next couple of months. Courtesy of Lydia Smith.

Stacked lineup of concerts this May

by Isabella Caswell
Published April 30, 2025

From Mayhem Fest to Hippo Campus to Katy Perry, there are lots of ways to enjoy live music in the Twin Cities this May. House venue showsBizzarro World is hosting a Tom’s Foolery single release...

Has it really gotten to the point where anybody can make a viral song and suddenly a world tour is in order?

Djo at Palace Theatre is all hype, no bite

by Sommer Wagen
Published April 27, 2025

Not understanding the hype of something is an alienating experience, and that's how I felt among the general admission crowd at Djo's performance at Palace Theatre in St. Paul Saturday.Djo, pronounced...

Clean Plate Club and Goldy Gopher at Spring Jam 2025.

One day, one stage, eight bands — Spring Jam 2025

by Gabriel Brito
Published April 27, 2025

Saturday was this year’s annual Spring Jam, the University of Minnesota’s end-of-year celebration concert in a parking lot behind Ridder Arena.Spring Jam had one main stage with eight acts performing,...

Joe Rainey, Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings and S. Carey started their band in 2015. Courtesy of Williams Hues.

Indigenous band Bizhiki to perform at Weisman on Friday

by Ava Grace
Published April 22, 2025

Performing at the Weisman Art Museum on April 25, Wisconsin-based band Bizhiki combines traditional powwow music with modern technology. Bizhiki released their debut album “Unbound” on July 19,...

 Leonardo Montie (left), Meddi Noir and $aD (right) pose to promote their upcoming showcase. Courtesy of Damascus.

Whitey’s Hip Hop Showcase hopes to attract young artists

by Isabella Caswell
Published April 19, 2025

The third Hip Hop Underground, Under Ground showcase will be at Whitey’s Old Town Saloon on April 25, but this time with an open mic set to open the show.The show is run by Leonardo Montie and Meddi...

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...

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