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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.
Sophia Regina Allison, known by her stage name Soccer Mommy, performs at First Avenue venue on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Soccer Mommy showcases her virtuosic guitar skills at First Avenue

by James Schaak
Published November 11, 2021
The college-dropout-turned-indie-darling centered her guitar talent rather than her adept lyricism at her Sunday night stop in Minneapolis.
Musician Jada Lynn performs during an End Line 3 Concert held in the Whole Music Club on Friday, Nov. 5.

End Line 3 Concert highlighted local artists, raised funds to support water protectors

by Macy Harder
Published November 10, 2021
The event on Nov. 5 at the Whole Music Club brought people together to learn more about Line 3, support the fight against its construction and celebrate local artists.
A retro-pop song dream and a “Voyage” by ABBA: Here’s five things A&E writers are loving this week

A retro-pop song dream and a “Voyage” by ABBA: Here’s five things A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published November 8, 2021
Give your week some meaning with new music, a mini-series and a weekday screening.
Dayglow lead singer Sloan Struble performs in the band’s show at First Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Dayglow sold out their entire Harmony House tour.

Dayglow brings ‘80s-esque indie-pop to Minneapolis

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published November 3, 2021
The vibes were immaculate at Dayglow’s Oct. 27 concert at First Ave.

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