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Concert Reviews

Lucy Dacus Takes Things at Her Own Pace at the Palace Theatre

At her second show in St. Paul this week, the singer-songwriter praised our 'uniquely good vibes'—and brought her pal Samia up for a duet

Paul Simon May Be Old But He’s Not Dead

The aging voice of the 83-year-old singer changed the meaning of familiar tunes Tuesday night at the Orpheum.

April 23, 2025

Mary J. Blige Demands We Take Her as She Is at the Xcel

'The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul' celebrated her 30-year career—and her special 30-year bond with an audience.

March 17, 2025

There’s No Better Place to Scream Than at a Billie Eilish Concert

Volume was the antidote to despair at the pop star's second sold-out show at the Xcel.

November 12, 2024

Stevie Wonder Preaches the Politics of Love at Target Center

A GOTV rally, a greatest hits concert, and an opportunity to reflect on what we mean by 'love'—all in two and a half hours.

October 30, 2024

‘Mysterious’ Shoegazers Julie Slice Through the Hype at the Fine Line

What was this? Why, just a good old-fashioned punk rock show.

October 15, 2024

PJ Harvey Can Get Away With Anything

At the Palace, the British rocker made gripping theater of an epic poem written in archaic regional dialect. Let's see you try that.

October 3, 2024

Vampire Weekend Whip Shitties in Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Parking Lot at the Armory

The indie rockers are getting goofier as they get older, and that's a plus.