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

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.
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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

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.
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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

20 activities to warm the heart this February

by Bel Moran
Published January 31, 2022
Support local artists and business owners, sip some beer in the snow and attend concerts galore this month.
Cellist Seth Parker Woods discusses ICED BODIES in Northrop Auditorium on Thursday, Jan. 27.  ICED BODIES, which features an ice cello dyed black and embedded with electronics played by Woods and translated into sound by Topel, will be coming to the Weisman Art Museum in 2023.

ICED BODIES artists visit campus, discuss history and future

by Bel Moran
Published January 31, 2022
Despite their performance’s COVID-related cancellation, artists Seth Parker Woods and Spencer Topel visited Minneapolis this week to share their experiences in creating sound art from ice.

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