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From left to right, Katie Fischer, Taylor Kraemer, KT Branscom, and Kate Kanfield, members of the local indie-punk band VIAL, pose for a portrait on Sunday, Jan. 31 in Minneapolis. VIAL was named City Pages' "Best New Band" in 2020.

Q&A: Everybody’s favorite ‘honk rock’ band, VIAL

by Megan Phillips, Arts & Entertainment Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
A&E spoke with the femme-punk outfit about new music, pandemic life and their favorite TikTokers.
A few pieces from the University of Minnesota’s Music Library are displayed in Wilson Library on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The collection ranges from classical sonata compositions to popular culture and local artists such as Prince.

University of Minnesota Music Library seeks to diversify its collection

by Becca Most
Published January 23, 2021
A majority of materials in the collection are from European, white and male artists.
Heat of the week: Profanity, bad boys and a new cafe

Heat of the week: Profanity, bad boys and a new cafe

by Frankie Carlson
Published January 20, 2021
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
A&E’s top 10 albums of 2020

A&E’s top 10 albums of 2020

by Frankie Carlson
Published December 12, 2020
There were few bright moments this year, but here are 10 albums that brought a little bit of light to 2020.
Heat of the week: Beats, bake-off and bar food

Heat of the week: Beats, bake-off and bar food

by Frankie Carlson
Published December 7, 2020
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
Heat of the week: 6ix9ine, hop-hop holidays and an “ethereal bisexual”

Heat of the week: 6ix9ine, hop-hop holidays and an “ethereal bisexual”

by Alex Strangman
Published November 23, 2020
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
Heat of the week: Documentaries, Doe Boy and dope local threads

Heat of the week: Documentaries, Doe Boy and dope local threads

by Alex Strangman
Published November 16, 2020
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
Heat of the Week: Remixes, happy lights and what’s new on Netflix

Heat of the Week: Remixes, happy lights and what’s new on Netflix

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published November 10, 2020
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
Review: Ariana Grande’s 'Positions'

Review: Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published November 9, 2020
Grande seeks long-term commitment and continued pop stardom on her new album.
Heat of the Week: “Magdalene,” MIA and mpls.clay

Heat of the Week: “Magdalene,” MIA and mpls.clay

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Take on election week in style with this week’s heat.

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