The Minnesota Daily

At home with The Dead Pigeons

by Blake Apgar
Published February 13, 2014

In the cities of noise pollution, The Dead Pigeons bring peace and clarity.

Shifting Paradigm Records to officially launch

by Joe Kellen
Published February 13, 2014

Twin Cities jazz is ever-changing, but the folks behind Shifting Paradigm Records hope to become a consistent figure in the scene.

Different tribe, different beat

by Blake Apgar
Published February 13, 2014

A Tribe Called Red’s “powwow-step” breaks ground in creating a new image for native peoples.

The Cactus Blossoms return country to its roots

by Grant Tillery
Published February 11, 2014

Local country band preserves time-honored traditions

Drone Not Drones is more just than a phrase

by Grant Tillery
Published February 6, 2014

The music, the movement and the man linking the two

Keeping the music in your hands

by Blake Apgar
Published February 6, 2014

Shoegaze post-punk trio, Strange Relations, strive to connect with fans on a deeper level.

Tree Party to play release show at the Cedar

by Joe Kellen
Published February 6, 2014

Tree Party traveled across Minnesota in search of local folk heroes. What they found became their newest record, “Iced Over: Thawing Minnesota’s Local Lore.”

Where did all the after parties go?

by Blake Apgar
Published February 6, 2014

Twin Cities music veterans First Communion Afterparty find new life paths

Damien Jurado to play the Turf Club

by Joe Kellen
Published January 30, 2014

If variety is the spice of life, singer-songwriter Damien Jurado is guzzling Tabasco.

Farting and fronting with Frankie Teardrop

by Emily Eveland
Published January 30, 2014

An evening with one of First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2013

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