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Morgan’s Mix: STRFKR and Psychic Twin are out-of-this-world
A set list, a wad of confetti, a bass pick and a lasting feeling of euphoria. These are just a few things that my friends and I took home from the STRFKR concert with Psychic Twin at Icon Lounge on Saturday night. STRFKR hails from Portland, Oregon and started with Joshua Hodges (vocals, keyboards, guitar, […]
Column: Fine arts department deserves more recognition
I’ve loved creative writing since I was young. Everything about it: creating characters, fixing a plot, writing for hours at a time. Everything that had to do with being creative, I could find in writing. But, pursuing that as a career, despite it being my dream and initial major, seemed impossible for me. I’ve had […]
Confetti, toilet paper and ‘good vibes’ abundant at The Varsity Saturday night
“Everybody vibe out right now!” This demand from Tenenbaums guitarist Brandon Phrommany was the theme of the evening at The Varsity Pub in downtown Vermillion Saturday night. The night featured bands from Sioux Falls, including Lemmons, Meriwether Raindelay, Androgynous Squash and Tenenbaums. Lemmons, which was originally a solo act by Jacob Lemme, kicked off the […]
Morgan’s Mix: Public Access TV’s first album is a good one
“They say the kids don’t like rock and roll anymore / may be the end of an era,” sings Public Access TV frontman John Eatherly on “End of an Era,” from the band’s debut album “Never Enough,” which was released Sept. 30. The irony of this line is that there is an underground scene of […]
Morgan’s Mix: Wilco’s ‘Schmilco’ is a good album for autumn
It’s the right time of year for Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco to release their 10th studio album, “Schmilco.” Their latest studio effort is low key and nostalgic, just right for fall. This album might come as a surprise for a few reasons. First is the fact that Wilco has been together since legendary frontman guitarist […]
Morgan’s Mix: Mild High Club brings a mild high to Sioux Falls
Welcome to Mild High Club. The first rule of the club is to play sunny L.A.-inspired chords that melt into lazy jazz rock. This group is the work of multi-instrumentalist/mastermind Alex Brettin. According to the Club’s Bandcamp page, Brettin majored in jazz studies in Chicago and soon moved to California to connect with groups such […]
Morgan’s Mix: Enemy Planes, Night Moves and Soulcrate play in Sioux Falls
Downtown Sioux Falls was lit up Saturday night for “That Sounds Decent,” a free-for-all-ages concert. This event was hosted by local remix group Later Babes and Kansas City-based brewery Boulevard Brewing Co. The venue was at the intersection of 8th and Railroad Center, the perfect spot in the heart of Sioux Falls surrounded by local […]
Morgan’s Mix: Grouplove’s ‘Big Mess’ brings happy vibes to listeners
“We’re back in business / you’re such a big mess / and I love you,” sings Hannah Hooper of Grouplove in their latest release “Big Mess.” This boisterous quintet is back in business with its third album, and fans have been waiting for since the release of “Spreading Rumours” in 2013. What’s so delightful about Grouplove is they […]
Tenenbaums and Thought Loops weave dreams while BRONCHO rocks on at Aug. 30 concert
The tiny, pitch black, one-room record store and concert venue known as the locally owned Total Drag Records in Sioux Falls rumbled and buzzed. People eagerly packed into the room like sardines in a can for headliner BRONCHO, the Oklahoman indie rock and roll band with a uniquely identifiable sound. BRONCHO is the brainchild of […]
Game of Thrones returns to screen without R. R. Martin
As “Game of Thrones” returns, only two things are certain: book readers can no longer spoil anything for those who only watch the show, and winter is coming. DB Weiss and David Benioff, showrunners of the HBO hit series “Game of Thrones,” are continuing the stories of George R. R. Martin’s characters without him. As the author […]