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House shows can bring different bands together in the same space.

Album Review: “But Here We Are” by Foo Fighters

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 22, 2023
The band’s first album since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins proves to be one of their most powerful releases.
A photo of The Replacements in Coffman Union on August 21, 2018.

UMN takes down photos of The Replacements in Coffman; students and alumni respond

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 14, 2023
Two photos of the Minneapolis band were displayed in Coffman for nearly a decade until they were removed at the end of May.
“I’ll be honest I kind of thought I was walking into a private radio station studio today,” Samia said to the crowd. “This is way better.” A performance by singer Samia during a Current-hosted happy hour on June 8, 2023.

The Current’s happy hour series features Samia

by Saija Maki Waller
Published June 13, 2023
As part of their summer series, The Current will host popular artists at local breweries around Minneapolis.
Laura Les and Dylan Brady make up the members of 100 Gecs.

Review: 100 Gecs cement status as great musical act

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 24, 2023
The hyperpop duo performed the entirety of their new album along with highlights from their debut LP at The Armory.
Yeat, originally from Portland, Oregon, rose to fame in 2021 through viral YouTube videos.

Yeat’s sinister production, distorted rapping spark fervor

by Cole Bursch
Published April 22, 2023
In support of his newest album, “AftërLyfe,” rapper Yeat brought chaos to The Armory on April 15.
Album Review: 'the record' by boygenius

Album Review: ‘the record’ by boygenius

by Cole Bursch
Published April 5, 2023
Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker experiment with a fuller sound.
Kelvino's new EP comes out April 20. Photo taken by Kash Keed Kenya (kashkeed_kenya).

Como-based Kelvino announces new EP, talks artistry

by Joshua Badroos
Published April 3, 2023
Kelvino’s genre-bending style and live performances provide a unique experience for the Twin Cities music scene.
Review: ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ by Lana Del Rey

Review: ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ by Lana Del Rey

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 3, 2023
Del Rey continues to prove she is one of the most consistent singer-songwriters in the industry with her atmospheric ninth LP.
“You’re really just feeding off the energy of your own community,” said Charmaine Douglas, the leader and manager of The Culture, an alternative neo-soul rock band that performed at The Chop Shop. Concert attendees have to DM The Chop Shop for the venue's location.

Flavor World, The Chop Shop, Como basement shows

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published March 28, 2023
Local brand Flavor World partners with The Chop Shop to continue the legacy of Como house shows.
Mavi is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based rapper and producer.

Acclaimed rapper Mavi brings passion, sincerity to 7th St Entry

by Cole Bursch
Published March 27, 2023
Mavi performed his innovative 2022 album, “Laughing so Hard, it Hurts.”

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