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The four members of Derecho. Photo courtesy of Alan Sparhawk.

Q&A: Alan Sparhawk of Low on new band Derecho

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 6, 2023
Sparhawk is playing at the Icehouse in Minneapolis on Thursday with his funk band, Derecho.
Morril, who also has two podcasts, will be performing two shows on Friday.  Photo courtesy of Morril.

Q&A: Comedian Sam Morril

by Cole Bursch
Published March 1, 2023
Morril, an NYC-based comedian, talks about his “Class Act Tour” and comedy writing process ahead of his Friday show at the Pantages Theater in downtown Minneapolis.
Harlow blends folk rock with alternative country to produce their sound.

Local band Harlow brings poignant sound to Turf Club

by Cole Bursch
Published March 1, 2023
Twin Cities-based band Harlow performed a passionate set while opening for fellow locals Maria and the Coins on Saturday.
The University's jazz ensembles will perform once more this semester on April 19.

UMN students, local teenagers, more perform at jazz fest

by Joshua Badroos
Published February 28, 2023
The festival showcased the University of Minnesota’s ensembles, along with a featured guest performer and bands from local schools.
(from left to right) Reiki, Why Khaliq, Righteous Emcee, JuneThaKid, Juice Lord, Knucky, Ace P, PeaceGod, $aiku, and DJ Buster Bax outside of the 7th Street Entry for the “Things I Can’t Speak About” release showcase.  Photo credit and courtesy of Bryant Slack @msphiphop.

Minneapolis producer Ace P shines light on Twin Cities hip-hop

by Joshua Badroos
Published February 27, 2023
When it comes to hip-hop, the north has something to say.
Caleb Wright photographed in the studio by Jacq Justice.

Twin Cities-based music producer talks songwriting, grief

by Cole Bursch
Published February 24, 2023
Caleb Wright’s work on Samia’s “Honey” is taking him to new heights. The work came amid the sudden loss of Wright’s mom.
The Minneapolis-based artist Caleb Wright was the executive producer of Samia's new album and joined her on stage on Friday.

Singer-songwriter Samia dazzled in sold-out show at First Ave

by Cole Bursch
Published February 23, 2023
The Brooklyn-based artist performed her new album, “Honey,” with energy, emotional honesty and a few surprise guests.
Photo courtesy of Vy Nguyen.

UMN dance department presents ‘MOVES!’

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published February 23, 2023
University of Minnesota students and staff will perform original choreography for the dance department’s spring concert this weekend.
This was Rogers' first U.S. tour since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maggie Rogers brings singular art pop back to Armory

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 22, 2023
The singer-songwriter showcased her new album in a nearly two hour-long set.
Lucas Erickson founded On Stage and visited an environmental sciences class on Feb. 8 to discuss environmental issues in “Mlima’s Tale.”

Outreach program brings local theater to UMN students

by Cole Bursch
Published February 20, 2023
On Stage, a UMN alum-founded nonprofit, hopes to draw in a younger audience to local live theater performances.

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