Photo Essay by Andy Witchger: Kindness at Minneapolis’ 7th Street Entry
“Bainbridge navigated the stage gracefully, curating what felt like an intimate house party with an impeccable playlist.”
Photo Essay by Andy Witchger: Maggie Rogers at Minneapolis’ First Avenue
“Her music remains permeated by the natural world, both lyrically and sonically. Field recordings form the backbone of multi-layered samples, and loops of falling trees and rattlesnakes complement subtle drum machines. The effect is a distinct sense of place.”
Photo Essay by Andy Witchger: Superorganism at Minneapolis’ First Avenue
“While Superorganism’s sound channels psych-pop reminiscent of mid-era Flaming Lips and the youthful glee of Architecture in Helsinki, Noguchi delivers casual observations with an adolescent malaise akin to Stephen Malkmus. The results are beautiful, buoyant and occasionally baffling.”
Photo Essay by Andy Witchger: Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer Tour at Minneapolis’ State Theatre
“Monáe paused throughout the night, using her platform to voice increasingly confident calls to political action. ‘We fight for women’s rights. We fight for minority rights. We fight for poor folks’ rights. We fight for immigrants’ rights. Most of all, we fight for love.’”
Photo Essay by Andy Witchger: Dessa at Minneapolis’ First Avenue
Dessa, Minneapolis’ multi-hyphenate MC, took the stage at a sold out First Avenue on Friday night, April 6, 2018.