Amplifying Alternative Music
(Image credit: CNET) In an era where everyone uses music streaming services, I found solace in old technology. In spring of 2021, I had a revelation: I do not need to be tethered to social media, streaming services, and the internet 24/7. With music as my main interest, and Spotify being my primary way of … Read moreLearning to love the iPod in the 2020s
(Image credit: Tom’s Guide) With a variety of streaming options to choose from, it is important to know what makes each one unique. Nowadays music streaming services are the primary way people listen to music. In 2021 streaming passed radio as the most popular medium for music, cementing an era where the music industry is … Read moreWhat to look for in a streaming service
Your guide for having a great concert experience without an assigned seat. It’s easy to get anxious about not having a designated place to sit down during a concert. You might be thinking, there’s no way I could do that! What if my legs get tired? What if I can’t see the stage? What if … Read moreMaking the Most of a General Admission Ticket
How to Navigate the Scene without Losing Sight of the Music This summer marked some of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time, with Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour racking in over $1 billion and Beyoncé’s following at nearly $580 million with The Renaissance Tour. But money was not the only thing circulating at the venues. … Read moreDressing for the Concerts: Balancing Fashion and Fanhood
Image: Walker Art Center Nostalgia for the vibrant sounds featured at Rock the Garden, where indie melodies intertwined with family bonds in the heart of Minneapolis My parents were there for My Morning Jacket, and I was there for my parents. The alternative/indie band from Louisiana had my parents’ iPod in a chokehold. “Outta my … Read moreRock the Garden: A Love Letter to Family, Music, and Minneapolis
Cringe-worthy contemplations on the pop-country radio station that raised me. Every coming of age needs its soundtrack, and growing up in Fargo, N.D., I had few options on the radio. All the while, I craved precious moments behind the wheel of my sister’s Honda. I felt the profound rush of personal freedom at each speeding … Read moreBeer Bottles and Big Trucks
A complete guide for controlling the music with confidence in social situations. Hangouts, car rides and parties often call for background music. But choosing what songs to play can be a daunting task. Some may confidently rise to the occasion and showcase their DJ skills while others avoid the responsibility at all costs. Nobody wants … Read moreAux-Cord Etiquette
How do you keep a small Midwest music festival special when it blows up on TikTok? While some may lament traveling to the desolate fields of our neighbor to the south, I have always been excited when the car’s GPS heads to Iowa. In my childhood, it was the place to visit my cousins. Then … Read moreYou Can’t Gatekeep the State of Iowa
Study music recommendations for students seeking something new. Studies have long suggested music’s capability to stimulate our neural networks, but not everyone is sold on the absolute value of listening to music while studying. University senior Hatti Hodes says gentle acoustic music complements creative endeavors such as writing papers, but musical stimulation and reading assignments … Read moreMusic to Supercharge the Mind
A 5-song starter-pack for one of Minnesota’s most lauded indie-rock groups. With a career spanning nearly 30 years and 13 studio albums, Duluth indie-rock band Low were one of the most exciting Minnesota bands for their entire run as a group. The core members of the band were Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker, a married … Read more5 Essential Songs by Low