Pop music critic
Ross Raihala
A Minnesota native, Ross Raihala joined the Pioneer Press as pop music critic in 2004, after stints at The Forum in Fargo, N.D., and The Olympian in Olympia, Wash. He covers local and national music as well as some theater and other arts and entertainment topics. His favorite part of his job is reviewing, and live tweeting, Twin Cities arena concerts. And, yes, he saw the same show you did.
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The Hold Steady to release illustrated children’s book in October
It's based on the band's 2008 song 'Stay Positive.'
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Column: Concertgoers of all ages are ruder than ever. There’s an easy fix.
People who act like jerks at shows come in all shapes and sizes.
Listen to a pair of new, previously unheard Prince songs
The first previously unreleased Prince songs in two years hit streaming services Friday, 16 years to the day after a famous trio of Minneapolis concerts.
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What’s the big deal with Taylor Swift? Here’s why there’s no one else like her.
Our music critic has seen it all over nearly three decades — and he's never seen anything like the 33-year-old Swift.
Gay bar drops Bud Light in response to Dylan Mulvaney controversy
In place of Bud Light, the Saloon is adding beers from local breweries Modist Brewing Co. and Bauhaus Brew Labs.
How long can the show go on? Another 7 rock acts we may not see in concert again
Aerosmith and Eric Clapton's upcoming shows are likely to be their last.
Column: The Cure’s Robert Smith took on Ticketmaster … and won
The decades-long case of The American People vs. Ticketmaster has gained an unlikely ally.
How long can the show go on? 7 more rock acts we may not see in concert again
Bruce Springsteen hits the X on March 5, but his audience is probably going to look significantly different.