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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.
Courtesy of Paul Lundgren.

Sounds of the cities: tracing local music history to the 1950s

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published September 12, 2019
The Twin Cities music scene was, and continues to be, a major part of local culture.
Kristin Hawkinson works on a painting to sell at Rock for the Rainforest, a benefit for the wildfires burning in the Amazon, on Thursday, Sept. 6.

Local musicians gather in camaraderie, support for the rainforest

by Norah Kleven
Published September 8, 2019
Proceeds benefited the Rainforest Trust.
Minnesota Orchestra Musical Feast, Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota - July 26.

Digging in: Minnesota Orchestra finds common ground between music and culinary arts

by Liv Martin
Published July 29, 2019
The orchestra’s “A Musical Feast with Sarah Hicks” concert featured local chefs, classical music and plenty of shenanigans
Daniel Chavez of 26 BATS! plays trumpet during the Third Thursday: Bike Night at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Thursday, July 18. Every third Thursday of the month the MIA hosts a free event with live music, food and other vendors.

Q&A: “Genre-fluid” band 26 BATS! talks numerology, the creative process and the importance of shaking conformity

by Becca Most
Published July 24, 2019
A&E sat down with the group before they played a free show at the Minneapolis Institute of Art last Thursday.
Billie Eilish performs at the Armory in Minneapolis on Saturday, June 8.

Review: Billie Eilish flirts with being an angel and a demon

by Liv Martin
Published June 10, 2019
The young songstress played for a sea of admirers at the Armory on Saturday.
Matty Healy of The 1975 listened to the music as he came on stage on Tuesday, May 7 at The Armory in Minneapolis. The 1975 played a sold out show.

Life Soundtracked to The 1975? Yes, Please

by Courtney Deutz
Published May 10, 2019
The English pop rock band brought energetic showmanship to The Armory.
Spring Jam attendees cheer as they wait for Jay Rock to perform on Saturday, April 27 at the University of Minnesota.

Review: Didn’t go to the Spring Jam concert? You should have.

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published April 29, 2019
All of about one hundred people in the audience saw an incredible show.

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