What to Do in the Twin Cities This Week
Each week, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine editors round up the best events, concerts, and shows that are on their radar.
View ArticleSound Unseen Festival Announces Lineup
The music and film fest kicks off in Minneapolis on Nov. 13.
View ArticleThe Long Life of Cornbread Harris Gets Told
In her new book Deeper Blues, journalist Andrea Swensson chronicles the enormous career of the musician Cornbread Harris, and the reconnection with his son, the producer Jimmy Jam.
View ArticleChris Koza Explores Loneliness and Reconnection in New Album
For his 17th album Last Car in the Parking Lot, the musician revisits stories from his past.
View ArticleLakefront Music Festival Announces Lineup
The festival is returning this July, with headliners Foreigner and Miranda Lambert.
View ArticleA Complete Unknown Review: ‘Something Is Happening Here, but I Don’t Know...
Chalamania hit town last week when actor Timothée Chalamet arrived for the Minneapolis premiere screening of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. Local record producer Nat Harvie attended and gave...
View ArticleLive Nation to Operate Shakopee Amphitheater
The 19,000-capacity venue is set to open in May 2025.
View ArticleMeet First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2024
The annual event showcases emerging new artists in Minnesota.
View ArticleAll Aboard Steven Hyden's Yacht Rock Pontoon
One of the most prolific music critics in the country lives in New Hope. But his new rock documentary, Yacht Rock, dives into a world far from these shores.
View ArticleEssential Minnesota Albums from 2024
Here's what we were listening to on repeat this year.
View ArticleLandon Conrath Is Taking a Breath
The local musician and songwriter has been busy making music and touring these past few years. Now, he’s excited to not have a plan.
View ArticleBlue Ox Music Festival Announces 2025 Lineup
The music festival is set to feature headliners Orville Peck, Margo Price, and Greensky Bluegrass.
View ArticleTracing the Red Thread
The singer Sarah Larsson is bringing traditional Eastern European music to the Twin Cities folk scene.
View ArticleHinterland Announces 2025 Lineup
Tyler, The Creator, Kacey Musgraves, and Lana Del Rey are set to headline the Iowa music festival.
View ArticleMinnesota Yacht Club Announces 2025 Lineup
Get ready to jam out to Hozier, Alabama Shakes, Remi Wolf, Weezer, and more.
View ArticleA Brief History of Instruments in Minnesota
From the 30-ton organ known as the “Voice of Minneapolis” to Whoopee John’s concertina to Prince’s cloud guitar, Minnesotans have a long history with interesting instruments.
View ArticleMusic by the Mississippi Returns for Year Two
Treasure Island’s summer festival adds a second day of music featuring acts like Shane Smith and The Saints, Shakey Graves, and Soul Asylum.
View ArticleIn Conversation with the Okee Dokee Brothers
Video-conference in on our conversation with the Grammy Award–winning children’s folk duo.
View ArticleBasilica Block Party Canceled for 2025
The popular Minneapolis music festival has been put on pause after returning in 2024 following a two-year hiatus.
View ArticleJustin Vernon Announces Bon Iver’s Newest Album
SABLE, fABLE is set to release April 11, and the first single “Everything is Peaceful Love” features a video directed by John Wilson.
View ArticleBreakaway Music Festival Announces 2025 Lineup
The massive EDM festival is coming back to Allianz Field, with headliners John Summit, Tiësto, and Alison Wonderland.
View ArticleDan Wilson Announces Solo Instrumental Album Good Night, Los Angeles
The piano album is the Semisonic leader's first instrumental release, offering a glimpse into his creative process.
View ArticleTwin Cities Jazz Festival Announces 2025 Headliners
Catherine Russell and Emmet Cohen Trio are amongst the artists from across the country headlining the two-day free festival.
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