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The exterior of Varsity Theater in Dinkytown on April 26, 2017.

Twin Cities live music venues will stay closed until at least April

by Alex Strangman
Published March 22, 2020
Music venues across the Twin Cities have postponed or canceled all shows for the foreseeable future as the COVID-19 lockdown ramps up.
From left, Karen Townsend, Jeffrey Skemp and James Everest. Courtesy of Jeffrey Skemp.

Skemp & Weather album debut provides solace, comfort in time of crisis

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 19, 2020
Minneapolis-based band Skemp & Weather released their debut album “The Hum of the Sky” on March 7.
Courtesy of Mod Sun.

Q&A: Mod Sun talks music, sobriety and positivity

by Alex Strangman
Published February 27, 2020
Mod Sun is starting a new chapter in his life as he prepares for his upcoming tour, kicking it off with a show at First Avenue on March 1.
Dua Saleh poses for a portrait in Northrop Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Finding identity, Dua Saleh morphs poetry into lyricism

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 2, 2020
Saleh, a non-binary Sudani musician, mixes genres to find their own identity and sound.
Morgan La Casse

A&E’s top 5 albums of 2019

by Alex Strangman
Published January 19, 2020
2019 was quite the year in music, with releases from heavyweights like Ariana Grande, Solange and Bon Iver. While it’s hard to decide what albums were truly the best, these five projects stand out above the rest.
Courtesy of Noah Gunderson.

The Arias blend genres for a nostalgic debut album

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published December 9, 2019
Their debut album, “Just You,” is set for release in January, despite the band only having been together for a month.
Morgan La Casse and Hailee Schievelbein

Coldplay releases thought-provoking eighth studio album, “Everyday Life”

by Norah Kleven
Published December 2, 2019
The album explores themes of social and environmental justice while experimenting with sound.
Saxophonist Tyler Allix performs with JackTrash as the group JTandT at REV Ultra Lounge on Saturday, Nov. 17.

Inside the world of EDM: The rise of Sound in Motion

by Norah Kleven
Published November 18, 2019
How a local electronic dance music promoter became a powerhouse.
Student artists, from left, Jayson Clune, Axel Santo Domingo, Juan Mantilla and Josh Cachon pose for a portrait outside of Coffman Union on Monday, Oct. 21.  Members of the artists collective, theMARAJ, they have been making music together since they attended Wayzata High School together. 

Student music collective theMARAJ raps for representation of identity, culture

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 24, 2019
theMARAJ released its long-awaited project “Dripstars” this past July.
From left, Kyle Hill, Zach Grace, McKinley Kitts and Dylan Bauld. Courtesy of Travie Shotos.

Q&A: Lead singer Zach Grace of Flor on their sophomore album, ‘Ley Lines,’ tour life

by Norah Kleven
Published September 29, 2019
The West Coast alternative band will play the Amsterdam Bar this Wednesday.

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