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Does Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon still hold after 50 years?

Charlie Eggers, Editor • February 8, 2023

It would be a crime not to have "Dark side of the Moon" within the top ten of any list pertaining to rock. "Dark Side of the Moon" is in the top three best-selling albums of all time as well as being on...

Spotify Wrapped Returns

George Merkt, Contributor • December 9, 2022

Snow is falling, your face is frozen, and before you know it, its that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about the holidays (although some may consider it one). I’m talking about Spotify Wrapped....

NoCap Presents the Mr. Crawford Tour

Casey McCabe, Vice President • May 4, 2022

On May 14th, 2022, NoCap, real name Kobe Vidal Crawford, is set to perform at the Skyway Theater in downtown Minneapolis. Born in 1998, NoCap hails from Mobile, Alabama, and is known for his sing-song...

Artist Profile: Yeat

Casey McCabe, Vice President • April 7, 2022

Bursting onto the scene in 2021 with his projects Alivë, 4L, and Up 2 Më, hip hop sensation Yeat is taking the industry by storm. With over 6.5 million listeners on Spotify alone, Yeat has put up some...

Action Bronson & The NBA Leather Tour: An Artistic Expose

Casey McCabe, Vice President • February 16, 2022

On Saturday, February 12, Action Bronson’s NBA Leather tour graced the stages of the Fillmore: Minneapolis. First opening its doors exactly two years prior on February 12, 2020, the Fillmore is one of...

Cordae’s Sophomore Album: A Prime Example of Good Storytelling In Rap

Casey McCabe, Vice President • February 4, 2022

Making its debut on January 14, Cordae’s sophomore album features appearances from the likes of Gunna and Lil Durk, and even established industry heavyweights like Eminem and Stevie Wonder. The album,...

Polo G Sold-Out Concert at The Armory: Fans Make or Break Show

Casey McCabe, Vice President • December 15, 2021

Polo G’s second stop on his “Hall of Fame” tour hit the Armory, selling out the venue. Although the energy was palpable going into the show, it quickly became a reminder of how fans can make or break...

Artist Profile: Allan Kingdom

Casey McCabe, Vice President • December 1, 2021

Allan Kingdom, real name Allan Kyariga, is a Canadian born rapper and musician who grew up here in the Twin Cities; St. Paul to be exact. “My musical style is pretty international I would say, I take...

Chris Webby Returns to Minneapolis for Another Halloween Bash

Casey McCabe, Vice President • November 12, 2021

On October 31, 2021, Chris Webby returned to Minneapolis upholding his longstanding tradition of performing in the Twin Cities on Halloween night. This time Webby and friends selected the Cabooze, a small...

Pardyalone Finishing Off 2021 With A Bang

Casey McCabe, Vice President • October 27, 2021

When I first spoke with Pardyalone, real name Kalvin, a native of Edina, Minnesota, earlier this year, it was over Zoom. Neither one of us had been to a live concert in ages. As the pandemic’s grip has...

22 Artists to Watch in 2022

Casey McCabe, Vice President • October 1, 2021

With Fall upon us in earnest and the long Winter months right around the corner, 2021 has almost come to an end. In anticipation of the coming year, we here at The Minnesota Republic have compiled a list...

Certified Lover Boy: A Review

Arty Graham, Contributor • September 18, 2021

After a recent hiatus, Aubrey Graham, Drake, has returned to the center of stage with his newest album Certified Lover Boy. The album and its satirical album design has taken social media by storm, by...