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in Album ReviewMae Simpson’s Chandelier & Bloom May Be Minnesota’s Record of the Year
In October 2018, I remember hearing Mae Simpson for the first time on a freezing fall day. I immediately wondered who was on that small makeshift stage. I saw Simpson and her band perform live again in 2019 as part of the annual “Happy Birthday Janis” show at First Avenue, and they took over the […] More
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Leslie Vincent Solidifies Her Powerhouse Voice on Newest Release “About Last Night”
On July 22nd, jazz powerhouse Leslie Vincent is set to release her second full-length album, About Last Night. The selection of tracks maps out the course of an evening, from the flirty sensuality of getting dressed to go out, to the peaks of falling in love with midnight regrets, resolving with the start of a […] More
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Arlo Cristofaro Shepherds in a Debut Album Woven from Places and Spaces
Southern Minnesota songwriter and guitarist Arlo Cristofaro spent the first half of his twenties traveling the Midwest before returning to the country in a converted school bus and raising a flock of sheep. Spending his weekends fly fishing the Root River, he spooled his debut album from old poems and new ideas, all spinning around […] More
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Ty Pow + The Holy North debut with a stalk of Americana in Rhubarb ’93
Ty Pow & The Holy North may sound like a new name in music, but members of the group have been playing in bands for over 10 years. Comprised of musicians from Cloud Cult, 4ontheFloor, and Jillian Rae, the group comes with heavy experience and talent. Hitting play on their debut album Rhubarb ’93 is […] More
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On the Radar: nobody likes you pat Releases Sincere Indie Pop Album Imago
Sponsored Post Single decisions. Random events. Illnesses, breakups. Falling in love. Moving across states. These life-changing experiences can bring a lot of emotion. Many people felt this way when the pandemic hit. Some had control over the changes, while others got smacked in the face with despair. Music helps us process these hurts, whether it’s […] More
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Did Panic! At the Disco Copy These Classic Songs for Viva La Vengeance?
Panic! At the Disco delivered a spectacular show in Minneapolis, MN but fell short when his new songs seemed to mimick timeless classics. Brendon Urie is quite an amazing vocalist and performer, someone I’ve admired for many years, but I was caught off guard when the live versions of the new album sounded like Queen, […] More
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Minneapolis Artist Doc Rhombus Releases Alternative Bedroom Rock album, ‘Retroactions’
Sponsored Post Off the heels of his 2021 debut album Long Division, solo artist and multi-instrumentalist Matt Novaria, who goes by his artist name, Doc Rhombus, released his second album, Retroactions, on September 8th. The collection of songs tell a contemporary story of pandemic malaise, frustration with self and society, and lack of control over past, present, and […] More
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Bo Weber and Lissy take us behind the scenes of their relationship in “Falling For You”
Dating in the 21st century can be daunting with the vast sea of online services and swiping that goes into finding the right connection. For Minneapolis pop artist Bo Weber and singer-songwriter Lissy, that spark on a dating app quickly moved to Snapchat, where they began to share original music back and forth. One year […] More
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Andy Ulseth entwines change with music in new album release
We can all relate to the big changes the world has delivered to us in the past few years. Now, maybe more than ever, we’ve had the ability to step back and observe our paths. Looking at the artwork for Andy Ulseth‘s album, which was released on June 24th, there’s a clever tie-in to that […] More
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On the Radar: Frank Heaney Releases “Dial Tones”
Frank Heaney is a Twin Cities-based musician in the band The Misdemeanors. He plays piano and sings vocals for this popular live band. His first solo single, “Dial Tones,” is enticing, with a danceable beat and high replay value. The track has a seductive feeling and an edgy moodiness. It’s as if you see someone look […] More
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LASKA weaves together an introspective gem with Endless Patcher
Pop-folk group LASKA follows in the footsteps of sister-fronted bands like Haim, Joseph, and The Andrew Sisters, all the while rejuvenating the genre with their own special dynamics. The release party for their second album, Endless Patcher, was at the Amsterdam Bar in St. Paul on June 3, and featured an exceptional lineup. Hannah, Bex, and Mookie Morton […] More
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Valors Reignites Rock in New Release Everyday Saints
Guitarist and vocalist Ian Valor has been synonymous with a heavy, relentless rock & roll music tide. His previous project, Ian Valor & The Vendettas was an introduction to his smoky vocals and a relentless swarm of rock music. Valors is the next chapter in that progression, amplified with more aggressive guitar solos and shimmering […] More
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