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Music

Students dance to Sean Paul at the Whole Music Club in Coffman Union.

An abridged history of the Whole Music Club

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 18, 2024
The long-standing campus venue has hosted famous artists ranging from Tom Waits to Green Day over its existence.
“eternal sunshine” is Grande’s first album since 2020’s “Positions”.

Review: ‘eternal sunshine’ by Ariana Grande

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 15, 2024
The iconic pop star’s confessional seventh studio album sheds light on her personal life in grandiose fashion.
The indie-pop group is made up of Colin Bracewell, Joseph Sicora, Cole Grundhoefer and Nathan Loesch. The performance starts at 8 p.m. with opening sets from Creeping Charlie, Chutes and Pit Stop.

Colin Bracewell to headline EP release show at Fine Line

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 12, 2024
The show, the band’s biggest yet, will feature the four new songs off Bracewell’s upcoming EP, “Cozy.”
MGMT’s latest album is at its best when it steers in an electronic direction.

Review: “Loss of Life” by MGMT

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 25, 2024
MGMT’s first album in six years leaves much to be desired.
Paramore’s impact reaches far beyond their historic Grammy win this year.

Starting a “Riot!”: How contemporary Twin Cities rock bands are pushing gender boundaries

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 20, 2024
Thoughts from three local musicians on Paramore, being non-men in music and what it means to be in a successful band.
“Vultures 1” is the latest album from Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign.

Review: ‘Vultures 1’

by Max Mueller
Published February 14, 2024
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign drop a solid album heavily relying on West’s controversies to make it compelling.
Carrie Brownstein, singer and guitarist in Sleater-Kinney.

Q&A: Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 14, 2024
Sleater-Kinney is set to play in St. Paul on March 23 as part of a tour supporting their new album “Little Rope.”
An indie house show in St. Paul in September 2022.

The current state of indie music

by Max Mueller
Published February 7, 2024
Indie music used to be a competition in eccentricity. Now it seems stale in comparison.
Emily and The Space Butterflies are an indie pop rock band with Olivia Rodrigo-esque undercurrents.

Student musicians to face off at Battle of the Bands

by Maddie Robinson
Published January 29, 2024
Sixteen groups over the course of four weeks will compete for a performance spot at Spring Jam in April.
Travis Scott performing at the Xcel Energy Center  on Jan. 20.

Travis Scott performs an intense show at the Xcel Energy Center

by Max Mueller
Published January 24, 2024
The Houston-based rapper kept the crowd entertained as he played all of his hits.

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