Reposted by DessaCarter Paynedemonium @carterpaynewrites.com · 26/09/2026As @dessadarling.bsky.social says in her song Fire Drills, "By definition you can't make a difference If the big ambition Is simply standing sentry to your innocence." 0261
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 23/09/2026London’s How the Light Gets In Festival. Big thinkers, rigorous conversation, impressive quinoa salad. 10/10. 080
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 23/09/2026CHICAGOLAND. www.ticketweb.com/event/dessa-...ticketweb.comTickets for DessaFind tickets for Dessa showing at the SPACE - Evanston, US Thursday Mar 4, 7:00PM Tickets starting at $33.90 070
Reposted by DessaRobert @robaato.bsky.social · 01/09/2026"Controlled Burn," a choral work with words by @dessadarling.bsky.social and music by Jocelyn Hagen. I joined the VocalEssence Chorus in 2015, the year after this performance, but we performed it at the first concert that year. My intro to Dessa's music.youtu.be'Controlled Burn' at Made in MinnesotaYouTube video by VocalEssence 172
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 31/08/2026A couple of featured spots on the upcoming Midwest tour. Sioux Falls: www.ticketweb.com/event/dessa-... Madison: www.etix.com/ticket/p/708... 181
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Midwest spring tour. Bundle up. Tickets on sale today: dessawander.com/events 3191
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 08/08/2026The last gasp of Bandcamp Friday (during which all proceeds go to artists): dessa.bandcamp.com/merchdessa.bandcamp.comMerch from DessaMerch from Dessa 0111
Reposted by DessaSpider. @vaspider.gay · 05/08/2026My tattoo is finished! I am so happy that this will be fully healed by the time I'm in the front row for @dessadarling.bsky.social & the Oregon Symphony Orchestra in November. Shy at Anatomy Tattoo in Portland did an amazing job with this, & I'm definitely going back to her for more work. 3562
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Phoenix. See you tonight. mim.org/events/dessa/mim.orgDessa | Musical Instrument MuseumSpanning genres and disciplines, Minneapolis rapper Dessa’s style is defined by tenderness, ferocity, candor, and wit. As a musician, she has written music for large choirs, crowd-surfed at rock clubs... 0141
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Thanks, Wisconsin. (Shot by Dylan Overhouse.) This week: shows in Fort Collins, Denver, and Phoenix. This fall: the big show backed by the full Oregon Symphony. Huge arrangements from Andy Thompson. Vocal arrangements by me and Aby Wolf. Dates and details: dessawander.com/events 0142
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Just a few tickets left for tonight’s show in St. Criox Falls. ci.ovationtix.com/36835/produc... On deck: Colorado and Arizona. 081
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 22/05/2026A live shot from last weekend. Captured by Liland Herlens. 0220
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Shows coming up in Minnesota, Arizona, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Colorado. Dessawander.com/events 0164
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Lo, tis Bandcamp Friday. I myself have signed a bunch of books and offered up one fine-made hoodie. For today @bandcamp passes 100% of proceeds straight to artists. (Thanks, guys.) dessa.bandcamp.com/merch 0112
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Tonight: Mankato. Tomorrow: Eau Claire Sunday: Minneapolis. Full run of stuffs: Dessawander.com/events 050
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Freeee lunchtime show in DC tomorrow. www.eventbrite.com/e/reschedule...eventbrite.comRESCHEDULED Friday Music Series: DessaEnjoy our rescheduled Friday Music Series performance featuring Dessa! 0121
Reposted by DessaBen and Alex @probablyaparent.bsky.social · 08/04/2026The utterly incomparable @dessadarling.bsky.social is doing a free show in Denver on July 31st and unless you have plans already, there's no reason you should miss it. www.levittdenver.org/free-concert...levittdenver.orgFree Concert Series — Levitt Pavilion DenverLevitt Pavilion Denver produces 50 free concerts every summer. Learn more about what concerts are coming this season. 092
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Wednesday: DC. (Free!) Thursday: MN. Saturday: WI. See youz soon. D 051
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Midwessssst. See you soon. Shows in Minneapolis, Mankato, Viroqua, and St Croix coming up. Dessawander.com/events 0173
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 24/03/2026DC. I’ll see you again in a few short weeks for a freeee midday show at @georgetownuni.bsky.social. April 15th 12:30 pm. www.eventbrite.com/e/reschedule...eventbrite.comRESCHEDULED Friday Music Series: DessaEnjoy our rescheduled Friday Music Series performance featuring Dessa! 061
Reposted by DessaS @vidiot.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Spectacular show last night. @dessadarling.bsky.social is a FORCE. 1183
Reposted by DessaA domesticated wildcat @caracal.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Speaking of music, I saw @dessadarling.bsky.social Sunday night!! She is one of my favs. Her lyrics are the densest and the most filled with smart references, her & her team incredibly talented. www.dessawander.com Between her two new singles and Tori's new album, I feel not-alone in this moment. 051
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 22/03/2026A shot from Philly by @redhatjessy.bsky.social Tonight: DC. www.etix.com/ticket/p/541... 0132
Reposted by DessaJulia (Jules) Murdza @juliamurdza.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Not much can keep me out past midnight other than a @dessadarling.bsky.social show. A+ Thursday. 1101
Reposted by DessaSpider. @vaspider.gay · 21/03/2026I put on a single song on repeat when I'm writing. All of my part of Scion: God was written to this. This ofc explains why there are many @dessadarling.bsky.social references, most notably a power where you can get in anywhere like a VIP as long as you don't actually ever *say* you are one. ☺️youtu.beDessa - Rome (Official Music Video)YouTube video by Doomtree 1162
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Last night in Boston. Shot before doors by Athel Rogers. Tonight: Philly. Tomorrow: Brooklyn. Sunday: DC. Times n tickets: Dessawander.com/events 1142
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 17/03/2026New York. See you this weekend. www.axs.com/events/12891... 2194
Reposted by DessaScott @smadin.net · 12/03/2026great interview with @dessadarling.bsky.social on the Current this morning, also how many rappers do you know who casually drop Hume references in conversationthecurrent.orgInterview: Dessa on Minnesota resistance and upcoming showsMinneapolis multi-hyphenate artist Dessa spoke with host Jill Riley of her experience during the federal occupation, and what shows are coming up in 2026. 076
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 17/03/2026So stoked for the release of this remix. (Thanks, Ani. And thanks to Andy Thompson for the additional production and some serious computer whispering as I transitioned to Ableton Live.) 1277
Reposted by DessaJenn Koerber (she/her) @jkoerber.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Dessa is phenomenal live! Not sure I can make this show, but if you can, you should. 1172
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Bostonnnn. See you soon. www.ticketmaster.com/event/010064... 0151
Reposted by DessaCHIRP Radio 107.1 FM @chirpradio.org · 24/02/2026This week in CHIRP podcasts, features contributor Bobby Evers speaks with Minneapolis-based singer, rapper, musician, and writer @dessadarling.bsky.social chirpradio.org/podcasts/des... 0101
Reposted by DessaSpider. @vaspider.gay · 13/02/2026GUESS WHOSE WIFE JUST BOUGHT HIM A SYMPHONY MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL THE GIFTS FROM NOW UNTIL FOREVER SO HE CAN SEE @dessadarling.bsky.social IN NOVEMBER WITH THE PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA??? YES IT IS ME YOU ARE SO CLEVER TO FIGURE THAT OUT 1331
Reposted by DessaMercedes Sheldon @mercedessheldon.bsky.social · 14/02/2026@dessadarling.bsky.social draws together collective wisdom and profoundly simple* language to share "how to resist like Minneapolis." *There is great power in simple language woven together by a master of the craft.motherjones.comHow to resist like MinneapolisMeet the block, shop the indies, and check on your people. 083
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 11/02/2026See you soon, Nueva Yol. www.axs.com/events/12891... 0151
Reposted by DessaRobert @robaato.bsky.social · 08/02/2026This song speaks to me... "If you could stand your younger selves behind you then turn and walk the line "How many strangers might surprise you, too changed by time to recognize?" "Controlled Burn" Words: Dessa, @dessadarling.bsky.social Music: Jocelyn Hagen (who is not on bsky?)youtu.be'Controlled Burn' at Made in MinnesotaYouTube video by VocalEssence 1133
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Tomorrow’s event at Georgetown has been canceled due to weather. Will share details on the rain date when we’ve got em. 0140
Dessa @dessadarling.bsky.social · 29/01/2026On air in 5 with Baltimore public radio. To listen live: www.wypr.org/people/tom-h... 192
