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Illustration by Harry Steffenhagen

Whole Music Club’s open mic night embraces its performers and audience

by Leo Witzke
Published March 24, 2022
What started as a way to engage students during the pandemic has emerged into a post-pandemic staple for UMN artists.
Clairo sings to her audience at The Fillmore Minneapolis on Friday, March 18.

Clairo brought bedroom pop to Minneapolis’ Fillmore

by Harry Madden
Published March 23, 2022
Clairo delivered a simplistic yet sentimental performance at the Fillmore on Friday night.
5 things our A&E writers are loving this week

5 things our A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published March 20, 2022
Jump into this sunny week with new media to consume.
Local Twin Cities Band Huhroon performs at First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry on Sunday, March 13. Huhroon opened for Why Not’s new EP release show.

WHY NOT brings energy, locals and “bombastic pop” to 7th Street Entry

by Carly Quast
Published March 17, 2022
Packed with a locals-only lineup, mosh pits and energy that had the room grooving, locals WHY NOT premiered their electronic “VERY WHY NOT” EP at 7th Street Entry Sunday night.
Courtesy of Sawyer Brice.

Profile: Landon Conrath hates chasing trends

by Bel Moran
Published March 17, 2022
Minneapolis-based indie musician Landon Conrath went viral during the pandemic. We spoke to him about his roots and where he hopes to go next.
Courtesy of Noah Lawrence-Holder

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.
Musician Lucy Dacus performs at First Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 17. Dacus performed with Indigo De Souza.

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.
Flying Fuzz, a Wisconsin-based music group, performs at the Whole’s Annual Battle of the Bands on Friday, Feb. 4.

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.
A video camera focuses on the set of Local Vibes on Thursday, Feb. 17. Local Vibes is a late night talk show hosted by John Kueppers.

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

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.

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