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
Music
Facing another ‘journey of loss and hurt,’ Cloud Cult turned to fans to help spark new album
Craig Minowa relied on emotional support from his orchestral rock band’s Patreon members while writing songs for “Alchemy Creek.”
September 27, 2024
Music
Review: One of the year’s best concerts wasn’t spoiled by one of Minnesota’s worst venues
Country rocker Sturgill Simpson rose above the din of Roy Wilkins Auditorium with a marathon three-hour set.
September 26, 2024
Music
Review: Dream-pop band Cigarettes After Sex lights up St. Paul arena with ultra-low flair
The ambient Texas trio got bumped up to Xcel Center just two years after it played First Ave.
September 25, 2024
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Sept. 26-Oct. 2 include PJ Harvey, ELO, Cowboy Junkies, Jimmy Webb, Morris Day & the Time, the Family Stone and Rainbow Kitten Surprise.
September 25, 2024
Music
Oscar nominee and indie-rock vet will celebrate R.E.M. again at First Ave in 2025
Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy will perform ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’ on tour this time out, with a Wilco member joining in.
September 24, 2024
Things To Do
Hear the first track from Wisconsin indie-rock hero Bon Iver’s ‘reset and reintroduction’
Eau Claire strummer Justin Vernon will release a three-song set on Oct. 18, his first new music in five years.
September 23, 2024
Music
5 songs, 2 bands, 1 big surprise: Trampled by Turtles and Dead Man Winter drop dueling EPs today
Frontman Dave Simonett recorded the same set of tunes with both bands. And then didn’t tell anyone about it.
September 20, 2024
Eat & Drink
Celebrate Oktoberfest all year at these 6 German-styled Minnesota breweries
You don’t need to don lederhosen or know how to pronounce Utepils, Giesenbrau or Arbeiter to enjoy their classic hefeweizens, lagers and other classic Germanic brews.
September 18, 2024
Music
Oscar nominee and indie-rock vet will celebrate R.E.M. again at First Ave in 2025
Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy will perform ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’ on tour this time out, with a Wilco member joining in.
September 24, 2024
Things To Do
Hear the first track from Wisconsin indie-rock hero Bon Iver’s ‘reset and reintroduction’
Eau Claire strummer Justin Vernon will release a three-song set on Oct. 18, his first new music in five years.
September 23, 2024
Music
5 songs, 2 bands, 1 big surprise: Trampled by Turtles and Dead Man Winter drop dueling EPs today
Frontman Dave Simonett recorded the same set of tunes with both bands. And then didn’t tell anyone about it.
September 20, 2024
Eat & Drink
Celebrate Oktoberfest all year at these 6 German-styled Minnesota breweries
You don’t need to don lederhosen or know how to pronounce Utepils, Giesenbrau or Arbeiter to enjoy their classic hefeweizens, lagers and other classic Germanic brews.
September 18, 2024