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The twosome is better than ever, even twenty years later.

Death From Above rocks Fine Line

by Gabriel Brito
Published November 11, 2024

Canadian dance-punk band Death from Above 1979 tore the roof off of Fine Line this past Friday, playing their seminal debut LP “You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine” in its entirety before continuing...

Unstable Shapes, new to the Minneapolis music scene, gain their footing. Courtesy of Laura Westley-Williams,

Local band Unstable Shapes satisfies their musical goals

by Isabella Caswell
Published November 6, 2024

Minneapolis band Unstable Shapes is finally releasing music after forming around five years ago.Lead vocalist Andrew Cahak threw out the idea of forming a band over drinks with guitarists Mitch Gustafson...

Breymer wanted to emphasize their journey getting top surgery and not so much the destination in their latest album, "When I Get Through." Courtesy of Simone Thompson

New colors of life with singer Breymer

by Sommer Wagen
Published November 1, 2024

When Minneapolis-native Breymer, aka Sarah Walk, started writing her highly personal third album “When I Get Through,” she said she didn’t think at all about eventually performing the songs — all...

Released on Oct. 28, “CHROMAKOPIA” by Tyler, the Creator is an album made to be replayed and heard live.

Tyler, the Creator’s “CHROMAKOPIA” is a journey through fame disillusionment

by Sophia Arndt
Published October 30, 2024

Sometimes an artist will release an album made for live performance. Considering two of my best friends have already purchased their tickets for the upcoming tour, “CHROMAKOPIA” by Tyler, the Creator...

Experimenting with genres and musical inspirations, “The Great Impersonator” ruminates on singer-songwriter Halsey's struggles with fame and chronic illness and her journey through motherhood.

Halsey’s ‘The Great Impersonator’ is a vulnerable journey through genres

by Sophia Arndt
Published October 27, 2024

“The Great Impersonator” by popstar Halsey, released on Friday, is a meditation on the struggles of fame and grief.The singer-songwriter, whose real name is Ashley Frangipane, unpacks their two-year-long...

De Souza’s subdued solo set brought many to tears, including this reviewer.

Indigo De Souza brings solemn softness to UMN

by Sommer Wagen
Published October 14, 2024

Indie singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza’s Saturday performance at the Coffman Union Great Hall was highly anticipated since the concert was announced in late August.That was before De Souza’s house...

For 13 years, all this group of six multi-instrumentalists did was make music and tour. Image courtesy of Kaisers Orchestra.

Fine Line welcomes unique sound of Kaizers Orchestra

by Isabella Caswell
Published October 9, 2024

Life and family caused them to take a pause. Now, Kaizers Orchestra is traveling the world, replaying their old music.The Norwegian alternative rock band returned from a decade-long hiatus when they...

Love will NOT tear us apart.

Local goths celebrate love, darkness and each other

by Gabriel Brito
Published October 9, 2024

Underneath the deep, dark Minnesota night sky lies a diverse and vibrant community of goths.Whether hosting picnics and flea markets or dancing to the bittersweet beats played by alternative DJs, goths...

Como Backdoor is the place to head-bang and mosh.

Como Backdoor’s first fall show reveals queer punk hub

by Isabella Caswell
Published September 29, 2024

Off a dimly lit street in Como, you would not be able to tell the difference between one house and the next on a Saturday night. Except for one house with a sign on the front door that says, “It’s...

Lillie Della Penna, the lead singer of Babe Haven, performs "Final Girl" at Zhora Darling, on Sept. 20.

Punk concerts for the uninitiated

by Sophia Arndt
Published September 23, 2024

Minneapolis restaurant Zhora Darling hosted four punk bands in their backroom venue on Sept. 20 for a night of genre-bending music featuring local artists whenthedustsettles and Ice Climber, as well as...

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