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in Interviews, NewsTrumpeter John Raymond on Shadowlands, Formative Twin Cities Experiences, and More
As proud advocates of all things Upper-Midwestern music, we get pretty excited about stellar collaborations between musicians from the region. Falling squarely in that category is Shadowlands, the beautiful album from singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist S. Carey and forward-thinking jazz trumpeter John Raymond. Recorded primarily in Eau Claire, where the two met in college many years […] More
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in Interviews, NewsBenjamin Malament of the California Honeydrops on Busking, Recording, and Great Covers
In an industry where trends come and go faster than you can ask “What is Hip?” there are few sounds as reliably satisfying as classic soul and rhythm & blues. No matter what is going on in the pop landscape, there will always be an audience for those vintage styles, along with a host of […] More
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in Concert Review, NewsBrigitte Calls Me Baby Kicks off Tour with Rocking Minneapolis Concert
Rising rockers Brigitte Calls Me Baby opened their biggest tour yet in Minneapolis, ripping through their hour-long set of fast guitars, swoon-worthy vocals, and a nice surprise song. The Chicago-based band had a good amount of area friends and family present in the sold-out Fine Line. The band has quickly ascended from previous shows at […] More
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in NewsTiktok Singer, Lil Xxel Accused of Stealing Money from Young Artists
19-year-old Tiktok singer, Lil Xxel, whose real name is Alexander Gabriel Perez, is under fire after multiple young artists say they paid him for recording verses which they never received. Lil Xxel began gaining popularity on Tiktok around 2020, garnering 2.8m followers and earning collaborations with other popular artists. View this post on Instagram A […] More
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in Concert Review, NewsMetallica Energizes Twin Cities Music Scene
Metallica energized both the Twin Cities music scene and the local community. During an unprecedented weekend of massive rock shows in Minneapolis, Metallica played host to two sold out nights at US Bank Stadium, and stewarded events across the metro. As a longtime fan of the group, one thing that has always stood out about […] More
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in Concert Review, NewsRun for Cover: Pantera Takes over Minneapolis with CFH Concert
A night before playing US Bank Stadium for Metallica’s M72 tour, Pantera put on a display of power at a surprise First Avenue concert that electrified their dedicated fan base. Days prior to the concert, First Avenue’s social media posted a simple “CFH” on the First Avenue star wall. Fans recognized the reference to the […] More