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The group returned to Minneapolis after nearly five years.

Semisonic brings signature song, more to First Ave

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 6, 2023
The Minneapolis rock band played deep cuts, brand-new material and, yes, “Closing Time.”
Obi Original performs in First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2022 on Friday, Jan. 20.

Best New Bands highlights Twin Cities’ prosperous music scene

by Cole Bursch
Published February 2, 2023
Seven local bands performed in the annual concert at First Avenue.
The 10 best albums of 2022, ranked

The 10 best albums of 2022, ranked

by A&E Staff
Published December 12, 2022
A&E voted and decided on the 10 albums we enjoyed the most this year.
Review: ‘The Family’ and ‘TM' by Brockhampton

Review: ‘The Family’ and ‘TM’ by Brockhampton

by Cole Bursch
Published December 6, 2022
It’s the end of an era from the ingenious band.
The University of Minnesota Marching Band performs at Northrop Auditorium, Saturday, Nov. 5.

UMN marching band indoor performances return to Northrop

by Victoria Schutz
Published November 8, 2022
The marching band performed highlights from their outdoor halftime shows on the indoor Northrop stage on Saturday and Sunday.
Album review: 'Midnights' by Taylor Swift

Album review: ‘Midnights’ by Taylor Swift

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published November 1, 2022
Swift summons self-loathing and sultry stories of late nights gone by in her tenth album.
King Princess performed songs from her newest album, "Hold on Baby."

King Princess brought an art pop party to Palace Theater

by Victoria Schutz
Published October 23, 2022
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist King Princess brought the party to a Palace Theater full of loyal fans on Oct. 15.
The National played for a packed crowd at Surly Brewing Festival Field on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2022.

The National and Indigo Sparke predictably deliver ethereal indie-rock to Minneapolis

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published September 20, 2022
The bands played for a packed crowd at Surly Brewing Festival Field on Sept. 14.
A&E reporter’s picks: Favorite local music acts

A&E reporter’s picks: Favorite local music acts

by A&E Staff
Published August 2, 2022
Four local music acts the A&E desk has been feeling this summer.
Michelle Zauner of "Japanese breakfast" bangs a gong during a performance of "Be Sweet" as her husband, Peter Bradley, plays piano at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Breaking down doors and holding them open

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published July 20, 2022
Japanese Breakfast and The Linda Lindas bring two generations of music to Minneapolis in one night. A conversation with the crowd at the Japanese Breakfast show in Minneapolis reveals what audiences love about the band and why teen band The Linda Lindas are catching audiences’ attention.

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