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Music

Ferguson Hall on West Bank, June 15, 2023.

Music genres are not as concrete as they used to be

by Alexis Letang
Published October 3, 2023
Genres and the conversations surrounding them are constantly changing and being mixed.
Composers and song-writers have written albums that are longer than Big Bang to today.

New technology has created the longest albums ever

by Max Mueller
Published October 2, 2023
Albums, like “Sleep” by Max Richter, push the limits of how long an album can be.
Anton Newcombe performing onstage with The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Photo courtesy of Magnum PR.

Q&A: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre

by Ethan Lambert
Published September 27, 2023
The Brian Jonestown Massacre to headline the Varsity Theater this Saturday night.
Four local artists with new music to look out for in the Twin Cities

Four local artists with new music to look out for in the Twin Cities

by Alexis Letang
Published September 25, 2023
New music from We Are the Willows, The Dalmatian Club and more is coming this fall.
The singers second album came out earlier this month.

Review: “GUTS” by Olivia Rodrigo

by Ethan Lambert
Published September 19, 2023
Rodrigo follows up her 2021 smash-hit “SOUR” with an album that continues to hearken back to the alt-rock heroes of the 1990s and 2000s.
Death Grips performing at The Fillmore on September 13, 2023.

Review: Death Grips return to Minneapolis on their long-awaited comeback tour

by Ethan Lambert
Published September 18, 2023
The industrial hip-hop trio commanded the Fillmore for one of the most high-energy shows in the Twin Cities this year.
The new album had a clear tone that was motivated by a hypnotic, psychedelic production style.

Review: “UTOPIA” by Travis Scott

by Ethan Lambert
Published August 1, 2023

After several years of cryptic teasing, rapper-producer Travis Scott –– a leading trendsetter in the music industry –– has finally released his fourth studio album, “UTOPIA.” While Scott’s...

First Avenue music venue on the night of Monday, Jan. 17, 2023.

A guide to concerts in the Twin Cities this fall

by Ethan Lambert
Published August 1, 2023
Whether you prefer smaller clubs or are comfortable shelling out money for tickets to an arena act, a great variety of touring artists are set to make a stop in the Twin Cities this fall.
Beyoncé performing on July 20, 2203 atop a reflective, metallic horse - bringing the Renaissance album cover to life.

Review: Beyoncé reinvigorates Huntington Bank Stadium with stunning “Renaissance” tour

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 30, 2023
The R&B mega-star delivered a jaw-dropping vocal performance complemented by cutting-edge visuals.
The Como neighborhoods hole-in-the-wall shows have a unique ambiance that draw in a crowd.

Backyard concert in Como features She’s Green and Lily Blue

by Max Mueller
Published July 27, 2023
New venue The Fernace hosts concert and clothing vendors at last Friday’s event.

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