Detroit post-punk outfit Protomartyr released their sixth studio album Formal Growth in the Desert earlier this month. Recorded at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, the album has flourishes new to the group’s soundscape, including pedal steel guitar and cinematic synths. As desolate as deserts can be, it’s clear that the…
Catch Blondshell in this tiny room before she busts out into much bigger venues with her grungy, ’90s loud-quiet-loud throwback sound from her self-titled release. In fact, she’s already slated to open for Liz Phair’s 30th anniversary Exile in Guyville tour this fall. Blondshell indeed follows in the indie rock…
Whether you know him as Tobias Fünke from Arrested Development or stan his early sketch comedy work on programs like Mr. Show, chances are you’ve laughed at a David Cross joke. Performing stand-up since he was 17, Cross has been nominated for two Emmys for best comedy album, and boasts…
Buffalo Weavers return to the Bryant Lake Bowl to celebrate the release of their new album Wiping The Tears. Led by Dakota elder poet and storyteller Strong Buffalo and songwriter Ben Weaver, the full band version will be on hand tonight with percussionist Mikkel Beckman, guitarist Mike Munson, and pedal…
A fantastic pairing tonight as The Dust of Suns celebrate the release of their third album Ignus Fatui before a screening of the 2001 classic Amélie. Led by onetime Picadors songwriter Chris Lynch, the all-instrumental quintet performs “musettes, waltzes, and melodic miniatures with a sweet saudade emotion.” Sounds like the…
Never doubt what a small group of committed citizens can do—like volunteer to put on the fourth annual Pride celebration in West St. Paul. The celebration—which features awe-inspiring circus acts, kids’ activities, dancing, yard games, a silent auction, and free food, has exponentially grown every year, becoming a legit draw.…
Patrick Hines loves murder. Wait, we mean he’s obsessed with murder. As the co-host of the True Crime Obsessed podcast, Hines and his co-host Gillian Pensavelle recap the very best true crime documentaries, from The Real Bling Ring to the Happy Face Killer, in a funny, sassy, and lovable sort…
Dual Citizen’s Summer Concert Series continues tonight with a bluesy outing. Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials join The Lisa Wegner Band for a night of great tunes and brews on the borderline of St. Paul and Minneapolis. SAT 7/8, 6 PM, Free, All Ages…
In his latest guise with Small Screens, local scribe, songwriter, and all around gentleman Dylan Hicks has found a sophisticated sextet with which to outfit his tunes. Tonight they become a nontet to showcase songs from a forthcoming followup to last year’s excellent Bacharach-meets-Mountain Goats LP, Airport Sparrows. Producer and…
Wordplay is a festival for books, writers, and the readers who love them. Now in its fourth year, the robustly attended literary arts event is fun for the whole family with readings, workshops, kids’ activities, book signings, and more! Curated around The Loft’s 2022/23 theme of “Narrative Power,” the incredibly…