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PILLLAR Forum was a pillar of the Minneapolis indie music scene even before it had a proper venue space. Courtesy of Emma Jeanne.

Rage & Reset 2025 — three days of Minneapolis indie at PILLLAR

by Sommer Wagen
Published March 4, 2025

If you’re sticking around the Twin Cities for spring break, or if your plans start after this weekend, consider coming to PILLLAR Forum’s second-annual Rage & Reset, a three-day celebration with...

Playing a mid-week show at Icehouse, local band SoulFlower performed alongside other musicians.

SoulFlower returns to headline Icehouse

by Sophia Arndt
Published February 27, 2025

Local band SoulFlower made their headlining debut at Icehouse two months after their last performance at the venue. Lead singer Inayah El-Amin, drummer Ezekiel Cowan, and guitarists Victor Wedden...

They may not allow phones on the dance floor, but Tinzo and Jojo’s parties are so energizing you’ll forget you even have a phone.

Sibling DJs Tinzo and Jojo bring no-phones dance party to Minneapolis

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 24, 2025

When you go out dancing, how much time do you spend dancing versus recording your surroundings to show your social media following how fun of a night you’re having?Sibling DJs Christina and Josef...

Day interacted with the crowd throughout the night.

Stephen Day kicks off ‘Gold Mine’ tour in Minneapolis

by Alexis Letang
Published February 21, 2025

The first time I saw Nashville-based singer Stephen Day, he performed to a small crowd in the back of a Milwaukee cafe. The second time I saw him was Wednesday at 7th St. Entry performing to a sold-out...

The indie pop artist’s toilet humor and compulsive Donald Trump impressions didn’t detract from her groovy sound, impressive vocal range and multi-instrumental talent.

Jordana holds her own with humor and high notes

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 19, 2025

A packed house took refuge from the cold in 7th St. Entry Monday night for the sunny stylings of indie pop artist Jordana.The 24-year-old was a vision of spring with a bleached-blond bob and a floor-length...

Ghosting Merit lead singer Syd Casey performs at the TCUP Power Up! show at Mortimer's on Sunday, February 16.

Performers’ group seeks to create ‘the best place in the world to be a performer’

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 17, 2025

The energy of more than a hundred people powered up the small side room at Mortimer’s bar and restaurant in Minneapolis for the Twin Cities United Performers (TCUP) Power Up! show on Sunday.With...

This concert can be a space for healing and peace, associate artistic director G. Phillip Shoultz said. Courtesy of Tony Nelson.

VocalEssence keeps civil rights fight going

by Isabella Caswell
Published February 10, 2025

The Civil Rights Movement was just the start, G. Phillip Shoultz, III, associate artistic director of VocalEssence said. The VocalEssence WITNESS Program continues the fight. VocalEssence WITNESS:...

Twin Cities jazz artist ChanelMarie Brooks EP will be released in March 2025. Courtesy of ChanelMarie Brooks.

Local jazz artist Chanelmarie Brooks steps into the industry

by Alexis Letang
Published February 7, 2025

Chanelmarie Brooks, a Twin Cities-based jazz artist, wanted to make an EP since she was 21. Now, at 28, her EP “A Soul Silhouette,” is set to be released in March. Bunmi Adewunmi, who goes by...

Local bands Sine Iris, Bad Diver and Alpine Shepherd Boy played Monday night at PILLAR Forum Cafe & Bar. Courtesy of Alice Bennet.

Three up-and-coming bands play PILLAR Forum

by Sophia Arndt
Published February 5, 2025

On Monday night, three local bands played for a crowd of friends, family and a few regulars at PILLAR Forum Cafe & Bar. Playing a mixture of folk and atmospheric indie rock, the Twin Cities-based...

Alternative pop-rock duo POSTER BOY, Cole Pivec and Henning Hanson. Courtesy of Alec Hayes.

POSTER BOY makes music for people who like music

by Gabriel Brito
Published February 4, 2025

POSTER BOY, a newly-formed pop-rock duo of University of Minnesota seniors Cole Pivec and Henning Hanson, said they want to write good songs with catchy hooks and cool riffs that people actually want to...

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