The Linda Lindas at Varsity Theater (September 27, 2026)
The Linda Lindas, with great support from Sophie Hiroko and VIAL, brought a rambunctious riot grrrl punk rock to the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis.
Sophie Hiroko
Sophie Hiroko is a singer/songwriter native to Duluth, MN and a daughter of Lake Superior. She describes the genre of music she creates as tender bubble grunge.
Thomas Sticha at White Squirrel Bar (July 7, 2026)
Thomas Sticha’s monthly residency was packed at the White Squirrel Bar in Saint Paul for his folk country sound. With special guest Sophie Hiroko’s grunge revival, it was quite the evening.
Mpls: May 13 to May 15, 2026
Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul from May 13 to May 15, 2026: •...
On thin ICE
Bruce Springsteen at Target Center (March 31, 2026) Tour Dates March 31 – Minneapolis, MN...
MNUFC Kickoff Concert with DURRY at First Avenue (February 24, 2026)
Minnesota United FC sponsored their annual music event at First Avenue with DURRY headlining a very fun show.
First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2025 at First Avenue (January 17, 2026)
The Best New Bands of 2025 at First Avenue was a celebration of community in difficult times and boy, did the performers come through.
The Melismatics and Friends at Turf Club (January 3, 2026)
A tribute to The Replacements, led by The Melismatics had seemingly every rock singer in the Twin Cities appear at the Turf Club. It was a smashing success and a sold out crowd had a blast.
Minneapolis This Week (January 4, 2026)
A Totally Rad New Year’s Eve at First Avenue (Dec 31, 2025) Here is what...
Minneapolis This Week (December 21, 2025)
Here is what is going on this week in Minneapolis/St Paul, ending on December 21,...
Mpls: January 1 to January 3, 2026
Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul from January 1 to January 3, 2025: •...
Ryan Smith Interview
Ryan Smith is a talented and busy Twin Cities musician, playing lead guitar for Soul Asylum, co-fronting The Melismatics and so much more. Read our interview as we dig a little deeper with a lot of those different projects.