The Minnesota Daily

Ready, set, Soundset!

by Mark Brenden
Published May 26, 2010

Headlined by Atmosphere and duo Method Man & Redman, the area's annual hip-hop extravaganza, Soundset, looks to be bigger, badder and uncut this year.

Review: LCD Soundsystem’s “This is Happening”

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 19, 2010

Can James Murphy continue to please his growing ranks of literate fans on the dancefloor?

Breaking band: Dada Trash Collage

by Jay Boller
Published May 4, 2010

With the release of “Neighbors” this weekend, the local Animal Collective torch carriers are gaining momentum.

Pop punk redux

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published May 4, 2010

Minneapolis natives Sing It Loud's new album is young, hopeful.

Death and Pop Music

by Tony Libera
Published May 4, 2010

Jeremy Messersmith releases "The Reluctant Graveyard," an album of sweet melodies centered on the bitter end.

Sounds of Summer

by Tony Libera
Published April 28, 2010

2010’s finest music festivals

Interview: Craig Minowa of Cloud Cult

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published April 28, 2010

A&E sits down with the Cloud Cult frontman to discuss loss, acceptance and the environmental movement.

Hip-hop is a cabaret, ol’ chum

by Mark Brenden
Published April 28, 2010

Hip-hop + the Guthrie Theater = Huh? Not if you're following Dessa's well-broken code.

Free Energy returns home

Published April 21, 2010

The Philadelphia-via-Twin Cities power popsters are earning heaps of national buzz.

Interview: Matt Hensley of Flogging Molly

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published April 21, 2010

The Irish Punks make their way to First Ave.