News and InterviewsBehind the scenes with Laamar, one of First Ave’s Best New BandsJames Napoli • Dec 6, 2023North Minneapolis musician Geoffrey Lamar Wilson on Laamar’s debut EP, fatherhood, and finding joy in troubled times.
In MemoriamDenny Laine, co-founder of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dies at 79The Associated Press • Dec 6, 2023Laine joined Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder to form the Moody Blues and sang lead on the group's first hit, "Go Now." His death comes 50 years after the release of McCartney's Band on the Run album.
News and Interviews'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' goes to No. 1 — after 65 yearsAnastasia Tsioulcas • Dec 5, 2023Move over, Mariah Carey: Brenda Lee's reliable holiday hit, first released during the Eisenhower administration, is the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 — for the first time ever.
News and InterviewsTop Twin Cities music residencies for winter 2023-24Erik Thompson • Dec 4, 2023We went through the upcoming concert calendar and selected some music residencies to inspire you to leave the warmth of your home and venture out to the club.
Home StoriesQueen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal and others celebrated at Kennedy Center HonorsElizabeth Blair • Dec 4, 2023Billy Crystal, Dionne Warwick, Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Renée Fleming and Queen Latifah were given the star treatment as they received their Kennedy Center Honors.
News and InterviewsKiss performs its final concert. But has the band truly reached the 'End of the Road'?Chloe Veltman • Dec 2, 2023The 50-year-old heavy rock group performs the final concert of its "End of the Road" tour Saturday in New York. But it's said farewell before.
News and Interviews15 festive Twin Cities concerts for this holiday seasonErik Thompson • Nov 28, 2023With December nearly here, it is time to look ahead to the holiday shows in the Twin Cities — from Heiruspecs to Mark Mallman, Caitlyn Smith to the New Standards — that will keep the remainder of 2023 festive and fun for area music fans.
Home StoriesMinneapolis-based record club invites patrons to sample sound, visual artsSam Stroozas • Nov 27, 2023Dada Duende is a unique subscription box service from Minneapolis, combining handmade lathe-cut records with themed visual art and literature, aiming to create a multidisciplinary artistic experience rather than focusing solely on music.
WatchWilliam Prince: Tiny Desk ConcertLars Gotrich • Nov 22, 2023The singer-songwriter performs songs that swoon at the wonders of love, but also deep partnership.
News and InterviewsInside Flavor World: A breath of fresh air in Twin Cities fashion, music and cultureNikhil Kumaran • Nov 21, 2023Drew Kinkade is growing his brand with friends and collaborators out of a recently opened space in Minneapolis’ Powderhorn neighborhood.