Concert Reviews
Adrianne Lenker—Guitar Wiz, Reluctant Talker, Minnesotan—Dug Into Her Catalog at the State Theatre
It was a show for the true believers—and a show that could make true believers out of casual fans.
Yes, Kim Gordon’s Fine Line Show Was Very Cool. But What Does That Mean?
The Sonic Youth alum's new music is beatwise noise-pop unlike anything she's tried before.
There Were Too Many People at the Waxahatchee Show!
This was not the ideal way to experience the mild turmoil of Katie Crutchfield's country-rock.
Never Miss the Mountain Goats Because the Mountain Goats Never Miss
This past weekend in St. Paul, John Darnielle and his crew were at their most stirring.
This Is the Last Sleater-Kinney Show I’ll Ever Review
If the fan in me wants to enjoy their music, the critic in me needs to hush up from now on.
Madonna Competed With All the Women She Once Was at Her Xcel Show
In a 2-hour show celebrating her career, everything was just how the pop superstar wanted it. Yet something was off.
I Didn’t See Any of You at the Ashley McBryde Show at the Uptown Theater on Friday
Maybe you were at Flo Milli instead?
Were the 1975 ‘Still, At Their Very Best’ at Target Center Last Night?
Just nine months since Minneapolis last saw them, the 1975 return with a little less controversy and a little more sexy saxophone.
Can I Review Last Night’s Death Cab/Postal Service Show Without Using the Word ‘Millennial’ Even Once?
Let's just say the Armory was full of people born in the '80s and early '90s.
Music Critic Roundtable: What’s the State of Concert Reviewing in the Twin Cities?
Let's ask six local reviewers!
