The Minnesota Daily

Tramplin’ the Twin Cities

by Joe Kellen
Published April 18, 2013

A few of the folks from Trampled by Turtles talk their First Ave blowout, life on the road and how they’ve stayed together.

by Spencer Doar
Published April 16, 2013

Front man Mike Muir’s intimidating appearance veils a laid-back guy who wants to put out his best effort.

by Shannon Ryan
Published April 11, 2013

A thoughtful Q&A with the Internet-dubbed whiz kid Colin Caulfield.

by Shannon Ryan
Published April 11, 2013

Phosphorescent’s Matthew Houck, the man behind the moniker, shares the truth in lyrics off of his latest full-length.

by Spencer Doar
Published April 11, 2013

A&E spoke with rap’s young gunner, MGK, before his arrival in Minnesota for his “Lace up Tour.”

by Patrick Maloney
Published April 11, 2013

After a house fire, the local independent pastry maker is finding her footing again

by Spencer Doar
Published April 4, 2013

Long-time funksters Galactic have found the recipe for success.

by Spencer Doar
Published April 4, 2013

A&E spoke with guitarist Tom Johnston who, 40 years and 30 million albums sold ago, co-founded the Doobie Brothers.

by Patrick Maloney
Published April 4, 2013

“We just try to make it as catchy as possible,” said drummer Chris Hoge. “We’re just guitar, bass and drums; there’s not a lot you can do with that.”

by Shannon Ryan
Published April 4, 2013

Cold War Kids’ frontman Nathan Willett recounts the band’s evolution of sound, fully recognizable in the latest album.