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State Theatre — Minneapolis, MN
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About Absolutely

Absolutely emerged from the early 80s synthpop scene with a clean, minimalist approach that made them sound almost unnervingly composed compared to their peers. Their breakthrough came through a handful of singles that got steady college radio play and MTV rotation in markets where new wave still had cultural currency. The band built their reputation on precision — tight drum machines, layered synthesizers, and vocals that prioritized clarity over range. They never quite broke through to arena status, but they developed a devoted following among people who valued craft and restraint in an era increasingly defined by excess. Most fans discovered them through compilations or MTV deep cuts rather than mainstream success, which only reinforced their appeal to the kind of listener who felt smarter for knowing about them. By the late 80s, they'd mostly dissolved into other projects, but their catalog holds up well for anyone interested in how synthpop sounded when it wasn't trying quite so hard to be obvious.

Tight sets that felt more like watching the album played back than a concert. Quiet, attentive crowds. Precision over spontaneity.

Known for Never, Open Your Eyes, Greatest Hits, Vision, Change

Absolutely + Minneapolis

Absolutely last touched down in Minneapolis back in February 2019, playing an intimate set at Mortimer's Bar And Restaurant. They worked through ten tracks that night, pulling from deeper corners of their catalog — "Yer Cigarette" and "Hostile Bunny" showed up alongside the more straightforward hits. "Blood Money" and "Programmed" both landed in that sweet spot where the band seemed to be testing out some heavier material. It was the kind of show that felt like a real conversation with the crowd rather than a lap around the obvious singles.

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Live Music in Minneapolis

Minneapolis has always had a soft spot for artists working at angles to the mainstream. The city's indie and experimental scenes have historically welcomed bands that treat song structure like a suggestion rather than a rule. There's a lineage here of acts willing to sound uncomfortable, from the underground venues on First Avenue to the smaller rooms where Absolutely fits best. It's a place where weirdness isn't novelty—it's expected.

Minneapolis road trip to see Absolutely?

Stay in the Northeast Minneapolis arts district—it's where the city's creative energy actually lives, with galleries, vintage shops, and the Mississippi River nearby. Eat at Café Alma in the same neighborhood for restrained, high-quality Italian cooking. Spend an afternoon at the Walker Art Center, which sits on a rise overlooking downtown and has genuine landscape appeal. Grab coffee at Spyhouse, a roaster that takes itself seriously without the performative nonsense. The Stone Arch Bridge is worth a walk if the weather cooperates.

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