Chris Riemenschneider
Critic / Reporter
Local MusicRiemenschneider has also written for Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News and Billboard and won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Society for Features Journalism and Society of American Travel Writers.
Latest from Chris Riemenschneider
One of the Twin Cities’ best-known record stores is going out of business
Hymie’s Records will sell off all its inventory and more on Saturday after 37 years as a vinyl shoppers’ outpost on E. Lake Street in Minneapolis.
June 26, 2025
The 10 best Minnesota albums of 2025 so far
Our annual midyear roundup of the top local recordings to hear includes a first-ever pairing by two prominent acts and many newcomers.
June 26, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for June 26-July 2 include Pride festivities, the Blue Ox fest, the Klituation, the Killers, Weird Al and Billy Corgan.
June 25, 2025
What makes a good Pride anthem? Twin Cities DJs name their top songs to spin.
Some of the top LGBTQ+ party starters in town offer their picks for all-time classics and newer or lesser-known favorites.
June 24, 2025
Top 5 beer festivals around Minnesota this summer
Starting with the upcoming Pride Beer Dabbler, struggling beermakers will showcase their work and community spirit at these big events.
June 23, 2025
Adam Levine and Maroon 5 will return in October for first Minnesota gig in seven years
The Oct. 29 date at Xcel Energy Center falls halfway through a tour for the band’s new album, “Love Is Like,” out Aug. 15.
June 23, 2025
Review: High emotions, big crowd fill Lowertown Sounds’ opening night with the New Standards
St. Paul’s popular concert series was buoyed by the return of bassist John Munson following a stroke and a special opener and guests.
June 20, 2025
Twin Cities rock hounds Motion City Soundtrack announce first album in a decade
Hometown fans will get a preview of the new record when the band plays the Minnesota Yacht Club festival in July.
June 19, 2025
Top 5 beer festivals around Minnesota this summer
Starting with the upcoming Pride Beer Dabbler, struggling beermakers will showcase their work and community spirit at these big events.
June 23, 2025
Adam Levine and Maroon 5 will return in October for first Minnesota gig in seven years
The Oct. 29 date at Xcel Energy Center falls halfway through a tour for the band’s new album, “Love Is Like,” out Aug. 15.
June 23, 2025
Review: High emotions, big crowd fill Lowertown Sounds’ opening night with the New Standards
St. Paul’s popular concert series was buoyed by the return of bassist John Munson following a stroke and a special opener and guests.
June 20, 2025
Twin Cities rock hounds Motion City Soundtrack announce first album in a decade
Hometown fans will get a preview of the new record when the band plays the Minnesota Yacht Club festival in July.
June 19, 2025