CONCERT REVIEW: Empire of the Sun @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater, MN, 08/14/26

CONCERT REVIEW: Empire of the Sun @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater, MN, 08/14/26

Is there actually an empire on the sun? I know this is a ridiculous question. But somehow, Empire of the Sun’s concert at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota, made it feel like anything was possible. Whether it was the alternating flashes of light, the secluded dome that made up the stage set, or the light, magical drizzle of rain, August 14th became an unforgettable night of passionate dancing, singing, and reflection.
CONCERT REVIEW: Phoebe Bridgers @ Capital One Arena, 09/29/26

CONCERT REVIEW: Phoebe Bridgers @ Capital One Arena, 09/29/26

The Phoebe Bridgers concert at the Capital One Arena on September 29th was the embodiment of her lyric “cried at your show with the teenagers.” One woman with an angel’s voice brought an entire arena to tears with songs so devastatingly beautiful that they transformed the concert into an incredibly emotional display of music, yet I have no proof this night was even real.