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Brendan Canning urges all to "chill."

Life after Broken Social Scene

by Alexander Brodsky
Published November 21, 2013
Brendan Canning on living in the shadow of an indie rock juggernaut

Miley Cyrus’ “Bangerz” as cathartic breakup music

by Melanie Richtman
Published November 18, 2013

I might be in the minority, but I really like Miley Cyrus’ new album “Bangerz.” I hate the name of it, but I like the music nonetheless. Some of the songs are really dumb (I’m looking...

Diarrhea Planet is much more than a crazy name.

Sweaty dudes make good

by Alexander Brodsky
Published November 14, 2013
Nashville's Diarrhea Planet serves up tasty licks, blazing solos.
Tim Kasher pens literary pop rock with a wink and a bite.

Tim Kasher ends “Adult Film” tour at the Triple Rock

by Joe Kellen
Published November 14, 2013
Tim Kasher gives A&E his take on songwriting, his new solo record and being the youngest in a huge family.
Stanislaw Skrowaczewski conducts the Minnesota Orchestra as they rehearse for an upcoming performance of "Titans of the Romantic Era" at Ted Mann Concert Hall on Wednesday.

Performing the romantics in turbulent times

by Thomas Q. Johnson
Published November 14, 2013
The musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra organize their first concert since the departure of music director Osmo Vänskä.

“Born to Run” is basically punk rock

by Alexander Brodsky
Published November 12, 2013

I defy you to think of an album with a better A-side than “Born to Run.” That first half doesn’t even include the best song on the album, the title track. Even if you love where you’re...

The Blind Boys of Alabama deliver music designed "to spiritually uplift" and share the gospel — can we get a witness?

The Blind Boys of Alabama head to the Cedar

by Joe Kellen
Published November 7, 2013
The Blind Boys of Alabama use their Southern gospel charm to bring the “good news.”
Beats Antique have the charm of an offbeat antique store with unbelievable wares.

Beats Antique to play Mill City Nights

by Callie Sacarelos
Published October 31, 2013
Beats Antique, the California-based tribal electronic band, takes their audience on a mythical journey.
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy pluck and bow their way through high-energy, dance fueled concerts.

Fiddle me this

by Joe Kellen
Published October 31, 2013
“Masters of the Fiddle” Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy combine tradition and passion by going positively ham in performance.
Indie band Lucius loves symmetry.

Luscious Lucius

by Spencer Doar
Published October 24, 2013
Brooklyn’s Lucius is making waves with their infectious, layered indie pop.

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