“I want to take a poll,” said Mitski Miyawaki “Raise your hand if this is your first concert.” Immediately, a quarter of the all-ages crowd at Surly Festival Field raised their hands and screamed. “Wow!” she said, “I did not expect this many people to be here, I have to be honest.” Even to Mitski, […]
It hasnt been long since Japanese Breakfast was in town last. Their previous show here was just over six months ago. Since then, the band fronted by Michelle Zauner has nabbed a handful of grammy nominations, and has gone on to perform on SNL, Coachella, and a string of shows throughout North America. Tonight they […]
Minnesota always goes nuts for a hometown show. Ask any local indie artist that’s performed at the entry after a handful of times, or any folk act that’s done a show at the turf club, and they’d tell you about the glow of having it sold out. This is especially true for bands that have […]
La Femme, The French psych-punk rock band played a sold out show at St. Paul’s legendary Turf Club. Considering the quaintness of the Turf Club, I personally felt very privileged to see them perform at this small of a venue considering they routinely sell out stadiums in France. Amazing doesn’t even start to describe the […]
Perched before the family computer as a kid, it’s small speakers blaring, I’d gaze through the window at the snow-draped backyard, the winter’s sun offering scant warmth against the cold of a Minnesotan winter. In those days, YouTube was in it’s infancy, a far cry from today’s video factory. It was mostly used then for […]
In 2022, the word “vibes” has become a beaten to death buzzword that will be used to loosely define whatever feeling you can associate it with. From a writers perspective, summing something up as a vibe seems lazy and, at the same time, somewhat humorous. Perhaps that’s why it’s the only word I could find […]
Kaleo sold out the fillmore this past Sunday to a lively crowd as part of their fight or flight tour. The islandic group tour has them set to play across multiple content and countries including the United States, Canada, England, Germany, and Russia. Opening the show were Missouri nattive Bones Owens. Who’s touring, behind his […]
The Armory has really been fulfilling it’s purpose lately as an arena-level stage for many pop acts. If there’s been one sign that things are returning to normal, it’s been the sight of superfans camping outside the doors of the venue. This month alone, The Armory hosted Olivia Rodrigo, Hippo Campus, and now to top […]
Big Thief, fronted by vocalist and guitarist Adrianne Lenker, Sat together on stage almost as if they would in a studio, and certainly as if they would be playing in a living room. Tonight’s show seemed to have that same warm, lighthearted living room feel to it. Lenker, who suffered a back injury last week […]
New Music Festivals can be a hit or miss these days, However the debut of the new Sacred Rose Music Festival in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview IL is a promising hit, showcasing a lineup of over 40 acts, and a stacked list of headliners. The lineup brings together quite a wide of variety of […]
We’re three songs into the set when Thao greets the crowd. “This tour was originally scheduled for May of 2020” She said smiling. After a pause to let the audience soak that in, she continued “We’re back, we’re happy, we’re alive and we’re thankful” A heartwarming round of applause came from the crowd before she […]
Elle King graced Minneapolis this past Saturday at The Fillmore. The performance was a breath of fresh air, quite literally as for the first time I was pleasantly surprised that c19 precautions were only recommended, as local guidelines no longer require negative c19 test and/or vaccination for entry. I hope this is a trend that […]
“We’re glad you remembered us” Said Dawes Frontman Taylor Goldsmith halfway through the set. “We’ve all waited a long time to be here.” Dawes’s first performance in the legendary venue since 2013 drew a sold out show, and new sing-alongs. Words and Photos by Casey Carlson Many bands have released records in 2020, and without […]
Ive heard of Caamp, on the radio, spotify playlists, and they’ve become a familiar name on quite a few festival posters as well, including this past year’s Hinterland festival in Iowa. But I was caught off guard at the sheer number of people who packed into the Palace Theatre this past Friday to watch the […]
Photography and Written Review by Elizabeth Mann On November 15th, The Show Last Night had the incredible opportunity of capturing LANY in concert once more. Accompanied by artists Keshi and Salem Ilese, the show brought a vibrant energy to the Monday night music scene of Denver. Ilese, most known for her TikTok sound Mad At […]
“Not bad for a Tuesday night!” Said Paul Klien, to a roar of applause at the Armory. Paul, the lead singer for LANY, seemed healthy and confident last night in Minneapolis after needing to reschedule the original date two weeks ago for vocal rest. “I know we’re late, and you could have been to a […]
Sloan Struble, who makes music as Dayglow, was all smiles last night performing at First Avenue. He had every reason to be, selling out the venue for the first time to a crowd who was just as excited to see him as he was to perform. “I was told to be very cautious not to […]
Tonight, Madison Cunningham finally got the respect and headlining show she deserves in St. Paul. In past shows where Madison Cunningham has opened at the Palace Theatre, iv’e made note of the noise level from the audience during the show, oftentimes drowning out her singing during slower numbers. Tonight, that definitely wasn’t the case. An […]
Lately, the new definition of a highly anticipated show is one you’ve been waiting nineteen months for. Such was the case tonight for Drive By Truckers, who are back on the road to fulfill a string of tour dates put on hold due to the pandemic. And judging by the wide eyes of the trucker […]
Album Review by Casey Carlson If it hasn’t been made apparent the last few years, we are in an 80s revival. Stranger Things is the posterchild of Netflix streaming and nostalgia. Blinding lights is still on the Spotify Top 40 years after being released (and who can complain? Its a banger) and zoomers are embracing […]
“This album is the story of a second chance.” – Bethany Cosentino, Best Coast Always Tomorrow is the culmination of the last ten years of front person Bethany Cosentino’s life, seeing her stand back from the past decade of the band’s existence and taking stock in where she’s been and who she has become. It’s an album […]
As I meandered through the crowd as Wilco began their set on the second of 3 shows this weekend, I began to smell the familiar scent of a fall bonfire. It was a mixture of pine, burning leaves, and birch. I thought it was odd that at a venue like this, where I typically am […]
in 2019, an all woman rock band isn’t as rare of a phenomenon as it used to be, but that doesn’t make it any less cool to see. For a long time, Sleater Kinney has shown people that “WoW, WoMeN ReAlLy CaN rOcK, huh?” and have moved well beyond the stigma of having to prove […]
If you didn’t think you could mosh at a Mac DeMarco concert, I’ve got some bad news. The night ended with a shirtless Mac on guitar, shredding “Enter Sandman” onstage, with a mosh pit opening up near the pit. Concertgoers were throwing themselves into eachother. For those not near the mosh pit, they danced and […]
People love watching someone come into the spotlight. To “make it”. And I think it mainly has to do with the fact that they want to “make it” too, in whatever their profession is. Maggie Rogers is a musician from Maryland who has “made it” by many definitions. She’s currently on a tour that began […]
Mondo NYC: Where Music, Tech, and Innovation Collidedby Xavier Smith Attention New York! Music aficionados and tech enthusiasts have all gathered to Mondo NYC todiscuss all the vibrant and eclectic way that music and technology intersect! It was an event thatleft attendees buzzing with excitement, inspiration and ideas. This wasn’t just another industryconference; it was […]
It’s been dreary here in the Twin Cities. Lots of clouds, rain, and cold. It feels more like Seattle than it does Minneapolis. And as such, Minnesotans are starting to feel it. The warmer coats have come out of storage, and the wool socks have made their way to the top of the drawer. The […]
VAN STEE returns with their long awaited sophomore release HEARTBREAKER NERVEWRECKER MEANSUCKER. The album was recorded over a 4 year period with Lance W Conrad at Humans Win! Studios in Minneapolis. Through dense arrangements and biting lyrics Charlie writes about loss, co-dependence, acceptance and forging your own path while still navigating the road maps we […]
Donned in all white clothing, Houndmouth appeared on the stage of First Avenue last evening to a sold out crowd. It’s been a familiar sight for them, with all four shows sold out so far on their tour, and Minneapolis was no exception. The band has been working on a new album, thetitle still yet […]
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