The Minnesota Daily

Pure as the driven snow

by Griffin Fillipitch
Published September 13, 2012

Canadian pop duo Purity Ring focus on what they like and leave the rest behind.

In our own backyard

by Joe Kleinschmidt
Published September 6, 2012

The Summit Backyard Bash benefits the Minnesota Music Coalition, a nonprofit that supports local acts like Doomtree with an upcoming concert series called the Caravan du Nord.

Q&A: Teengirl Fantasy

by Griffin Fillipitch
Published September 4, 2012

A&E talked to duo Teengirl Fantasy about their new album and the state of modern electronic dance music.

CD Roundup: Deerhoof and Animal Collective

by Spencer Doar
Published September 4, 2012

Today’s releases from Deerhoof and Animal Collective require multiple plays to appreciate.

In the stars

by Tony
Published August 4, 2012

Eric Rogers spent the last five years trying to form a band. Instead, he became one of the Twin Cities’ most exciting new beat makers.

Interview: Sharon Van Etten

by Tony
Published August 1, 2012

A&E caught up with the singer-songwriter before her latest tour to talk about her heart-stopping album, “Tramp.”

The Fashionisto is in: Festival Fashion

by Tony
Published July 18, 2012

Dressing for a music festival can be a tricky balance between being practical and looking fresh. We’ll help you strike the right balance.

Interview: Dirty Beaches

by Sarah Harper
Published July 18, 2012

A&E asked the lone ranger of lo-fi how he feels about being the lone ranger of lo-fi.

What’s art got to do with it?

by Sarah Harper
Published July 18, 2012

There were two big fine art installations at Pitchfork this year.

Baby boomers

by Sarah Harper
Published July 18, 2012

A&E met some righteous moms and dads at the Pitchfork Music Festival. It turns out “cool parent” isn’t an oxymoron after all.