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10 Black change-makers influencing the Twin Cities arts scene

by Sarah Horner
Published February 24, 2022

Celebrate Black History Month by checking out these local artists, authors and creatives.

Lucy Dacus, Indigo De Souza bring sad-girl indie to First Ave

by Sarah Horner
Published February 23, 2022

Despite Dacus’ back injury, the two artists created a buzzing atmosphere at the sold-out tour stop in Minneapolis.

Video: Battle of the Bands at the Whole

by Ray Shehadeh
Published February 22, 2022

Four bands performed at the Whole Music Club in Coffman Memorial Union for the first round of the Spring Jam Battle of the Bands began on Friday, Feb. 5.

Local artists meet late night TV on The Vanguard’s new project

by Macy Harder
Published February 20, 2022

Radio K’s 24/7 hip-hop stream, The Vanguard, recently expanded their Local Vibes segment to a late night talk show format.

Five picks to get you out of the February funk

by A&E Staff
Published February 16, 2022

Slowly but surely, we’re making it through February. Here are a few recommendations to make the month more meaningful.

Review: Big Thief creates energy through glorious chaos in latest album

by Bel Moran
Published February 13, 2022

“Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You,” the indie folk band’s fifth studio album, is as lengthy and poetic as the title implies. Get lost, in a good way.

Review: “LP3” by Hippo Campus

by Sarah Horner
Published February 10, 2022

The indie rock band from St. Paul continues to evolve with a cohesive, well-rounded third album.

Six things our A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published February 7, 2022

From a celebrity gossip podcast to being vaccinated, here’s six things Minnesota Daily’s A&E writers can’t get enough of.

Q&A: Alana Haim on her “Licorice Pizza” acting debut

by Macy Harder
Published February 3, 2022

The musician and actress talks about her breakout role, the film’s iconic soundtrack, channeling the ‘70s and more.

20 activities to warm the heart this February

by Bel Moran
Published February 1, 2022

Support local artists and business owners, sip some beer in the snow and attend concerts galore this month.