Alex Lauer
@alexlauer.bsky.social
Features editor, InsideHook. Theater writer, One Fan Show. Occasional freelancer. | MN | views expressed my own
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I spoke w/ @jeremymessersmith.bsky.social and Geoffrey Wilson (of Laamar) about their ICE protest songs, as well as @skjervem.bsky.social whose friend in Sweden created the viral "Minnesota Anthem." Thanks to them, and @nmanabe.bsky.social for the crucial context www.insidehook.com/music/ice-pr...
This Machine Melts ICE: The Protest Songs Galvanizing Minneapolis, and Now the Entire Country
Minnesota musicians processed their grief through song and inspired countless others in the process. Now, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews are amplifying the message.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:16 PM
I spoke w/ @jeremymessersmith.bsky.social and Geoffrey Wilson (of Laamar) about their ICE protest songs, as well as @skjervem.bsky.social whose friend in Sweden created the viral "Minnesota Anthem." Thanks to them, and @nmanabe.bsky.social for the crucial context www.insidehook.com/music/ice-pr...
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This excellent article by @alexlauer.bsky.social considers ICE protest songs, many by Minneapolis musicians whom he interviews, and the role of music in protests. I was privileged to offer comments. www.insidehook.com/music/ice-pr...
This Machine Melts ICE: The Protest Songs Galvanizing Minneapolis, and Now the Entire Country
Minnesota musicians processed their grief through song and inspired countless others in the process. Now, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews are amplifying the message.
www.insidehook.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:05 PM
This excellent article by @alexlauer.bsky.social considers ICE protest songs, many by Minneapolis musicians whom he interviews, and the role of music in protests. I was privileged to offer comments. www.insidehook.com/music/ice-pr...
Heard and read a lot of great things about the new Broadway musical “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” from people whose opinions I respect. I had time for one show on a recent trip, so I took their advice.
Big mistake. Here’s my review: www.insidehook.com/culture/broa...
Big mistake. Here’s my review: www.insidehook.com/culture/broa...
January 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Heard and read a lot of great things about the new Broadway musical “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” from people whose opinions I respect. I had time for one show on a recent trip, so I took their advice.
Big mistake. Here’s my review: www.insidehook.com/culture/broa...
Big mistake. Here’s my review: www.insidehook.com/culture/broa...
Proud not only to have the most-read story at @racketmn.com for the year, but for it to be this specific story: Amy Adams remembering Michael Brindisi, a pillar of the Minnesota theater community, who died unexpectedly back in February. racketmn.com/the-12-most-...
The 12 Most-Read Racket Stories of 2025 - Racket
These articles attracted the most eyeballs in our fourth full year.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Proud not only to have the most-read story at @racketmn.com for the year, but for it to be this specific story: Amy Adams remembering Michael Brindisi, a pillar of the Minnesota theater community, who died unexpectedly back in February. racketmn.com/the-12-most-...