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Adrianne Lenker performs at the Cedar Cultural Center on Thursday, Feb. 21.

Adrianne Lenker serenades at sold-out show

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 25, 2019
The artist finished her most recent tour at the Cedar Cultural Center on Thursday.
Nick Baker, Noah Welter, Chase Wackerfuss and Andy Engstrom of Fragile Canyons pose for a portrait on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Bryant-Lake Bowl and Theater in Minneapolis. The show brought in around 50 people Saturday night.

Meet Fragile Crayons — oops, we mean Fragile Canyons

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 18, 2019
The band chooses a local charity to donate to after every gig and album release.
Ben Noeldner poses for a portrait in his home on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Noeldner recorded his first album on tape which requires the playing of each song straight through with no errors.

Ben David strums fresh folk and roots in debut album

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 13, 2019
Singer-songwriter and UMN undergrad Ben David will release his album “Far Off Gaze” next month.
Alexis Sword participates during an opera gospel fusion event at Weisman Art Museum on Saturday, Feb. 9. 

Opera for a new audience

by Becca Most
Published February 11, 2019
Out of the Box Opera fused opera and gospel in a one-of-a-kind performance on Saturday night.
Jake Goldstein and Jason Yarger of Hunny perform on Monday, Feb. 4 at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis

Review: Will you marry me, Hunny? Absolutely, Hockey Dad.

by Samir Ferdowsi and Courtney Deutz
Published February 7, 2019
Who knew a Monday night concert could be so freaking lit.
Noname performs at First Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 26 in Minneapolis.

Noname brings warmth and a fresh beat to First Avenue

by Becca Most
Published January 28, 2019
The Chicago-native wowed with her thought-provoking lyrics, but ultimately struggled with crowd engagement.

Culture compass: Cat meditation, local music and “You”

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 24, 2019

Friday: Fool’s Errand Comedy Variety Show Back with another variety show, Fool’s Errand will provide the Purple Onion crowd with some jokes and tunes for the first Friday night of the semester. The...

Mikaela Straus of King Princess performs at First Avenue on Thursday, Jan 17 in Minneapolis. The sold out show was part of the Pussy Is God tour.

King Princess rules over her kingdom

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published January 21, 2019
Thursday night with King Princess felt more like a celebration than a concert
The album cover for Benny Blanco's new album, "Friends Keep Secrets."

A hit and a miss: Vulfpeck’s “Hill Climber” and Benny Blanco’s “Friends Keep Secrets”

by Liv Martin
Published December 10, 2018
The two albums both released on Dec. 7, but one is clearly better

At Orchestra Hall, it’s in with the new (but keep the old, too)

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published December 10, 2018
The premiere locale is widening its doors for a younger audience.

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