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A Teenage Swiftie Checks in on the Biggest Movie in the Country

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ is as much an event as the live concerts were—but come on, turn off your phone’s flashlight

October 23, 2023

The Sound of Young Outstate Minnesota: Identity Crisis and Bad Supremacy Make ’80s-Style Hardcore Sound New Again

Two high school bands are stripping their favorite music down to its essentials

October 18, 2023

Is Touring Even Worth It?

A half-dozen Twin Cities musicians break down the harsh economics of touring—and explain why they still hit the road anyway.

October 18, 2023

What’s This? Why It’s a Complete Concert Calendar: Oct. 17-23

Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

October 17, 2023

I Went to Karaoke 7 Days in a Row

Creepy guys, a sore throat, an incredible amount of Chris Stapleton—and a lot of fun. Here's what happens when you commit to a solid week of karaoke.

Thank You, I’m Sorry Is a Minneapolis Band

Sure the singer lives in Seattle, but let's not get picky here.

October 10, 2023

Local Faves Hot Freaks and KC Rae Return in This Week’s New Music Playlists

5 great new local tracks, 5 great new tracks from everywhere else.

October 9, 2023

Sound Unseen Just Dropped Its 2023 Schedule and Here’s What I Want to See

The annual Film + Music Festival offers up a new doc about a much-loved '80s star, some classic music-centered films, and one movie I thought was banned for IP reasons.

October 4, 2023

There’s More to Rocktober Than Rock in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Oct. 3-9

Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

October 3, 2023