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“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 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 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.

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.

To hell and back with Jessi Zazu

by Callie Sacarelos
Published October 24, 2013

The lead singer of Those Darlins talks about the mental and physical process behind her art.

Luscious Lucius

by Spencer Doar
Published October 24, 2013

Brooklyn’s Lucius is making waves with their infectious, layered indie pop.

Beginner’s Broadway Playlist

by Callie Sacarelos
Published October 23, 2013

I'm always amazed when I meet people who have never seen a Broadway musical or can't hum along to popular show tunes. I was lucky enough to grow up seeing these shows at the big theaters on Hennepin...

CocoRosie to play the Cedar Cultural Center

by Joe Kellen
Published October 17, 2013

CocoRosie trades in the whimsical for the real world on their latest record, “Tales of a GrassWidow.”

Boy will be boy

by Spencer Doar
Published October 15, 2013

German-Swiss pop duo Boy whisks you away to a happier place to be sad.

Culture Compass: Hamburger Smog Harvest in a Satanic Sweater

by Thom Q. Johnson
Published October 10, 2013

Vaguely fall-themed cultural choices for you and yours

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