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Meet Shaq’s Favorite Minneapolis Punk Band

"That's fuckin' nice man," hoops legend Shaquille O'Neal says of local hardcore quintet Murf.

April 18, 2022

OKnice Doesn’t Want to Bum You Out. But.

With 'Have You Tried Being Happy?' the St. Paul rapper deals with his troublesome brain without being a bummer.

There Are Too Many Gigs in This Week’s Complete Concert Calendar: Apr. 5-11

Which of these shows are you absolutely determined not to miss?

April 5, 2022

Hey Scrunchies, What’s New?

Now a trio, with a new (male!) bassist, the group emerges from lockdown with a great second album, 'Feral Coast.'

April 1, 2022

The Treasury: St. Paul Is Getting a Brand-New Music Venue

Delayed by the pandemic, the all-ages club will celebrate its grand opening on April 21.

April 1, 2022

Mod Sun, 35, Calls out Phony TikTok Punks

Plus a goodbye to a loyal scene supporter, archived cassettes from ’80s and ’90s Minneapolis radio, and a selection of great new tracks in this week’s local music roundup

March 11, 2022

Yam Haus Must Defeat the Traitorous Sisqó in Televised Song-to-Song Combat

Plus another 'what would Prince do?' incident and some great new tracks for you in this week's local music roundup.

March 4, 2022

Concert Calendar: March 1-7

Cordae, illuminati hotties, Gang of Four, and plenty more

March 1, 2022

New Local Music Friday: Von Tramps, Early Eyes, Alien Book Club

Plus two Current staffers move on and the Fillmore changes hands in this week's local music roundup.

February 25, 2022