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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Ethan Lambert

Ethan Lambert, Arts and Entertainment Reporter

Ethan Lambert is a journalism major at the University of Minnesota. Ethan has been at the A&E desk at the Daily since the spring of 2023. A live music fanatic, he has been to nearly 200 concerts and counting. In his free time he enjoys reading, making music and cooking.

All content by Ethan Lambert
The Foo Fighters’ Sunday night set was their first Minnesota show in nearly six years.

Foo Fighters exhilarate in Target Field debut

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 30, 2024
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is the first “Deadpool” movie since 2018’s “Deadpool 2.”

Review: “Deadpool & Wolverine”

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 28, 2024
The annual Uptown Art Fair will showcase an eclectic selection of works by local artists, including this illustration by Brit Sigh.

Uptown Art Fair to highlight over one hundred local artists

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 28, 2024
Thousands of people flocked to Harriet Island for the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club music festival.

Minnesota Yacht Club returns the musical festival experience to Harriet Island

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 23, 2024
Having free water at all concerts would make the concert-going experience a little more enjoyable for everyone.

Water should be free at all concerts

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 20, 2024
It’s time for Eminem to retire.

Review: “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)” by Eminem

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 12, 2024
Lucky Cat Records is the third record store to occupy the retail space on the corner of Lyndale Avenue and 26th Street in Minneapolis.

Lucky Cat Records opens in Uptown

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 8, 2024
Since Minnesota legalized THC edibles and drinks in 2022, Hideaway has started to carry a variety of THC products.

Bongs, edibles and beyond: the cool and crazy items at Hideaway

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 4, 2024
Keith Haring’s iconic pop art comes to the Walker Art Center

Keith Haring’s iconic pop art comes to the Walker Art Center

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 1, 2024
The co-headlining concert is the first one to be hosted at Surly Brewing Festival Field this year.

Pixies and Modest Mouse impress with co-headlining show at Surly

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 23, 2024
For students looking to catch a blockbuster or an independent film this summer, here are some picks within a reasonable distance to campus.

Top five movie theaters for students living on campus

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 16, 2024
“The Watchers” is a film adaptation of the 2022 book of the same name by A.M. Shine.

Review: “The Watchers”

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 13, 2024
Three Pride events during Pride Month

Three Pride events during Pride Month

by Ainsley Brown and Ethan Lambert
Published June 9, 2024
The Dandy Warhols’ latest album shows the band taking their sound in a hard rock direction.

Q&A: Courtney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 7, 2024
“HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” shows Eilish flourishing creatively throughout its 10-song tracklist.

Review: “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” by Billie Eilish

by Ethan Lambert
Published May 30, 2024
Shuang Cheng Restaurant on Tuesday. Shuang Cheng has been open for business in Dinkytown since 1990.

Ranking beef and broccoli from five Chinese restaurants on campus

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 24, 2024
“The Tortured Poets Department” is Swift’s first album of original material since 2022’s “Midnights.”

Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ by Taylor Swift

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 20, 2024
Black Fashion Week has been held annually since 2017.

Black Fashion Week MN highlights local designers this May

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 17, 2024
Vial (K.T. Branscom, Katie Fischer and Taylor Kraemer) have been writing and performing music together since 2019.

Vial launches North American tour in support of new album ‘burnout’

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 14, 2024
“Challengers” releases in theaters on April 26.

Review: “Challengers”

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 12, 2024
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” released in theaters on March 22.

Review: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 30, 2024
Sleater-Kinney performing at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Saturday.

Review: Sleater-Kinney rocks the Palace Theatre

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 24, 2024
Parks and her backing band transformed much of her material into funky, danceable live renditions.

Review: Arlo Parks finds her groove at First Avenue

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 19, 2024
Students dance to Sean Paul at the Whole Music Club in Coffman Union.

An abridged history of the Whole Music Club

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 18, 2024
“eternal sunshine” is Grande’s first album since 2020’s “Positions”.

Review: ‘eternal sunshine’ by Ariana Grande

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 15, 2024
Known for its malts, Annie’s becomes one of the best stops for dessert on campus.

Review: Annie’s Parlour

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 29, 2024
MGMT’s latest album is at its best when it steers in an electronic direction.

Review: “Loss of Life” by MGMT

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 25, 2024
For some, streaming services provide some challenges, despite giving the consumer more options to choose from.

The downsides of streaming services

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 22, 2024
Carrie Brownstein, singer and guitarist in Sleater-Kinney.

Q&A: Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 14, 2024
The "Taylor" and "Travis" IPAs from Surly Brewing Company.

Review: ‘Taylor’ and ‘Travis’ IPAs from Surly Brewing Co.

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 7, 2024
Sestero came to campus for the 20-year anniversary of "The Room."

Q&A: Greg Sestero, co-star in “The Room”

by Ethan Lambert
Published January 28, 2024
There is no shortage of good events still to come.

A guide to concerts in the Twin Cities this spring

by Ethan Lambert
Published January 22, 2024
Green Day released their last studio album four years ago.

Review: “Saviors” by Green Day

by Ethan Lambert
Published January 21, 2024
A can of Surly Winterize poured into a pint glass.

Review: Surly Brewing Company’s Winterize is an exquisitely flavorful lager for the season

by Ethan Lambert
Published December 5, 2023
Atmosphere performing at First Avenue on Friday, November 24.

Review: Atmosphere energizes hometown crowd at First Ave

by Ethan Lambert
Published November 27, 2023
Brown released the album on Friday.

Review: “Quaranta” by Danny Brown

by Ethan Lambert
Published November 21, 2023
The lamb shepard's pie in the dimly-lit dining area of Zhora Darling.

Review: Zhora Darling is a new hip, upscale eatery and bar in NE Minneapolis

by Ethan Lambert
Published November 20, 2023
Director David Fincher adapted the film from a French graphic novel of the same title.

Review: “The Killer”

by Ethan Lambert
Published November 9, 2023
Tool performing the last song of the encore, with three of the members wearing costume masks, in St. Paul on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

Tool mesmerized and exhilarated in a stadium performance on Halloween

by Ethan Lambert
Published November 7, 2023
Faye Webster performing at First Avenue on Monday, Oct. 30.

Faye Webster’s alt-country invigorates sold-out crowd at First Avenue

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 31, 2023
It is important to remember what truly makes Britney great: her music and her performances.

Britney Spears is the world’s greatest living pop artist

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 24, 2023
This the group's first album in 18 years.

Review: “Hackney Diamonds” by The Rolling Stones

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 23, 2023
Geese performing at 7th Street Entry on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Geese unleash chaos of new album “3D Country” at 7th Street Entry

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 17, 2023
Students line up outside of Frank & Andrea's on May 2, 2022.

Top five late-night food options near campus

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 12, 2023
This is the rapper's eighth studio album.

Review: “For All The Dogs” by Drake

by Ethan Lambert
Published October 9, 2023
Anton Newcombe performing onstage with The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Photo courtesy of Magnum PR.

Q&A: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre

by Ethan Lambert
Published September 27, 2023
The singer's second album came out earlier this month.

Review: “GUTS” by Olivia Rodrigo

by Ethan Lambert
Published September 19, 2023
Death Grips performing at The Fillmore on September 13, 2023.

Review: Death Grips return to Minneapolis on their long-awaited comeback tour

by Ethan Lambert
Published September 18, 2023
The new album had a clear tone that was motivated by a hypnotic, psychedelic production style.

Review: “UTOPIA” by Travis Scott

by Ethan Lambert
Published August 1, 2023
First Avenue music venue on the night of Monday, Jan. 17, 2023.

A guide to concerts in the Twin Cities this fall

by Ethan Lambert
Published August 1, 2023
Beyoncé performing on July 20, 2203 atop a reflective, metallic horse - bringing the Renaissance album cover to life.

Review: Beyoncé reinvigorates Huntington Bank Stadium with stunning “Renaissance” tour

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 30, 2023
There are more vinyl stores in the metro area than the list, yet these are the best places to shop in Minneapolis.

Ranking the top 5 record stores in Minneapolis-St. Paul

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 23, 2023
A glass of Tomm's lager on draft in the Falling Knife taproom.

Review: Falling Knife Brewing Company will satisfy IPA connoisseurs, casual drinkers alike

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 19, 2023
A recording from Dylan's UMN days was donated in 2005 to the Minnesota Historical Society.

Bob Dylan: Cultural icon, influential songwriter and UMN alum

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 16, 2023
The film was released last weekend, but still an entertaining movie to see.

Review: “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 7, 2023
Swift and her dancers performing "Shake it Off" on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Taylor Swift triumphantly brings the Eras Tour to Minneapolis

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 2, 2023
Taylor Swift performing at US Bank Stadium on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The show sold within days of the tickets going on sale.

Taylor Swift fans invest time, money and effort into scoring Eras Tour tickets

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 2, 2023
Robert Smith performing with The Cure on June 8th, 2023 at Xcel Energy Center.

The Cure previews new music, performs classics at Xcel

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 22, 2023
House shows can bring different bands together in the same space.

Album Review: “But Here We Are” by Foo Fighters

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 22, 2023
A photo of The Replacements in Coffman Union on August 21, 2018.

UMN takes down photos of The Replacements in Coffman; students and alumni respond

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 14, 2023
The Low documentary is called "Cue the Strings." Photo courtesy of Kelly Nathe.

MSPIFF brings global cinema, local films to Main Cinema

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 27, 2023
Laura Les and Dylan Brady make up the members of 100 Gecs.

Review: 100 Gecs cement status as great musical act

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 24, 2023
Review: ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

Review: ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 11, 2023
Review: ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ by Lana Del Rey

Review: ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ by Lana Del Rey

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 3, 2023
Boludo's Argentinian-style Margarita pizza is made with fresh mozzarella, basil and San Marzano tomato sauce. Boludo also has a variety of empanadas, salads and desserts.

Review: Boludo brings spectacular Argentinian-style pizza to Como

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 28, 2023
Springsteen's stop at the Xcel was part of his first tour in six years.

Review: Bruce Springsteen rocks Xcel for 11th time

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 14, 2023
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
Sally's Saloon is one of the eight bars surrounding campus that typically attracts a large crowd.

College bar roundup: Regulars share their thoughts

by Ethan Lambert
Published March 3, 2023
The restaurant chain, founded by two college students in 2007, aims to provide students with healthy meals on the go.

[Photo] Sweetgreen offering healthy, quick meals for students

by Kate Prom
Published March 1, 2023
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
Ralph Rapson Hall is home to the University of Minnesota’s School of Architecture.

Campus Contrived: Rapson Hall

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 15, 2023
Review: “This Is Why” by Paramore

Review: “This Is Why” by Paramore

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 13, 2023
The group returned to Minneapolis after nearly five years.

Semisonic brings signature song, more to First Ave

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 6, 2023
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