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Best Contemporary Pop Tonight

in Minneapolis

Conan Gray at Minneapolis Armory

Conan Gray

Conan Gray embodies the classic story of those who were bullied at school now running the world. The 25-year-old went viral with his single 'Idle Town', a tribute to his hometown, and subsequently released his debut EP 'Sunset Season' late last year. The pop singer is the epitome of an internet star turned actual star, starting out making music on Garageband before hitting it big. Now, the young talent heads on an exciting world tour, titled 'Found Heaven', showcasing what Generation Z is made of.

Hippo Campus at First Avenue

Hippo Campus

Indie rock ain't dead and bands like Hippo Campus are proving its alive, kicking and evolving to new heights! Formed in 2013 when frontman Jake Luppen, guitarist Nathan Stocker, bassist Zach Sutton and drummer Whistler Isaiah Allen met at the Saint Paul Performing Arts Conservatory in their native Minnesota, the quartet quickly became a fixture in their local indie scene before graduating to the mainstream with the release of their debut album Landmark in 2017.