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Here are six things our A&E writers are loving this week

Here are six things our A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published January 30, 2022
TV shows to watch, singles to listen to and more: here’s a few recommendations for your third week of classes.
Kacey Musgraves performs to an enthusiastic crowd at the St. Paul Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday, Jan. 19. Photo courtesy of Joe Lemke.

Kacey Musgraves holds power in her softness on tour

by Bel Moran
Published January 21, 2022
Musgraves melted hearts (figuratively and literally) at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center on the first stop of her “star-crossed: unveiled” tour.
First Avenue music venue on the night of Monday, Jan. 17, 2023.

As Omicron spreads, music residencies are put on hold

by Carly Quast
Published January 18, 2022
As the Omicron variant causes COVID infection rates to spike, music residencies throughout the Twin Cities are put on pause.
The 10 best albums of 2021, ranked

The 10 best albums of 2021, ranked

by A&E Staff
Published December 16, 2021
See which album took home number one.
Soundtrack of a City Council

Soundtrack of a City Council

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published December 10, 2021
From musical mashups to indie pop hits, Minneapolis’s incoming city council members have a wide range of recommendations to add to your playlists.
Caroline Polachek sang and danced her way through a goth performance at First Avenue on Tuesday night

Caroline Polachek writhed, vocally and physically, through concert

by James Schaak
Published December 10, 2021
The effortlessly calm, cool and collected indie pop star’s show was a goth masterclass in low-key song and dance.
The Aces perform in the band’s show at Fine Line on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Minneapolis is one stop on their tour for their album, Under My Influence, released in 2020.

The Aces bring queer indie-pop to Minneapolis, but opening act The Beaches ultimately upstage

by Macy Harder
Published December 6, 2021
Although the headlining band’s performance showcased each member’s musical talent, their energy and stage presence seemed to be a step down from the show’s opener.
Rapper G Herbo performs at Muse Event Center on Sunday, Nov. 28. The performance was part of the Chicago artist’s first time on the road since the release of 25, his highest-charting album, which peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200.

G Herbo visits Minneapolis for a lackluster night

by James Schaak
Published December 2, 2021
The Chicago drill rapper’s show felt unprepared and tired, unlike the lively audience
Five things Minnesota Daily A&E writers are loving right now

Five things Minnesota Daily A&E writers are loving right now

by A&E Staff
Published November 29, 2021
A new coffee shop, “Gossip Girl” reboot, resumed and “tick, tick… BOOM!” on Netflix should get you through the week.
Musician Jada Lynn poses for a portrait in her home recording studio on Friday, Nov. 12.

Local musician Jada Lynn embraces vulnerability and realness in sharing her music with the world

by Macy Harder
Published November 16, 2021
The 21-year-old artist is making a name for herself while simultaneously coming out of her shell.

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