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The Twins of Franklin soar high with the release of “Low”
Releasing an album is always a momentous occasion. It takes time and funding to create and record music. For The Twins of Franklin, it also means that they can finally start putting the fruit of their labor back into their pockets. As podcaster, bassist, and music director Rob Morgan shared before welcoming them to the […] More
ON THE RADAR: Social Nous release two new singles ahead of debut EP
Local up-and-coming band Social Nous are worth keeping an eye on. The band features seasoned local musicians Joe Harris, Griffin Roseland (both from Immaculate Beings), Mac Kuschel, and Sawyer Unzelman. Based in St. Paul, they describe themselves as psychedelic and political experimental rock. It isn’t too far off to compare them to Pink Floyd. The Social Nous […] More
ON THE RADAR: The Immaculate Beings Album Release Show
After releasing their brand new album, Mental Space, less than two week ago, The Immaculate Beings and an army of their adoring friends and fans celebrated the culmination of the band’s hard work at the 7th Street Entry last night. The night opened with support from Lucid VanGuard and Hurrah A Bolt of Light before […] More
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ON THE RADAR: The Immaculate Beings Drop Video for “Don’t Come Back.” Ahead of Album Release
Self-described as a “family of queer eclectic human beings who promote the importance of self-love, self-care, and self-validation through their music and performance,” Trevor Devine and The Immaculate Beings are coming into the new decade in a blaze of LGBTQ+ glory. The supergroup, comprised of talented musicians from all around the Twin Cities and Midwest, […] More
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ON THE RADAR: The Von Tramps release music video for “New Year’s Day”
Minneapolis punk rockers The Von Tramps released a song and music video today titled “New Year’s Day”. “The song is about coming through heartbreak, being overjoyed that your heart is allowing you to love again and making your move. There’s no time like the last minute of the year to tell someone how you […] More
The Cedar Hosts Koo Koo Kanga Roo and Purple Funk Metropolis for the Holiday Weekend!
Koo Koo Kanga Roo is a dynamic synthpop duo from here in Minnesota. Some would wonder what a duo with no instruments does on stage. They push a button of course! But you’d be surprised at the exciting nature of this concert. It’s a party! It’s dancerize! It’s electronic music that both kids and adults […] More
Saint Paul Hip Hop/EDM Trio,We Are, Release Debut Album
Saint Paul based Hip Hop/EDM group We Are have just released their self-titled debut album. As a fairly new group to the scene, they’ve dropped 8 singles ranging from EDM instrumentals to full-on hip hop jams. Listen to their new album here! Group vocalist Mingo spoke on the production of the new album and how […] More
ON THE RADAR: niiice. Has Two More Home Shows Before 2020 Hits
St. Paul, Minnesota’s very own niiice. is playing a show on November 26th with Stars Hollow, Miloe and Wrister at The Fallout Arts Initiative in Minneapolis. niiice. played at The Garage in Burnsville, Minnesota just a few months ago with headliner Oso Oso. They’re quirky attitude and heartfelt lyrics make niiice. a band worth seeing […] More
Local Artists Band Together for Climate Action
This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a one-of-a-kind event–featuring climate activist and indigenous rapper Xiuhtezcatl and several mini performances by a collection of passionate local Minnesota artists. “Band Together” was a night of music and storytelling, hosted by Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy and in partnership with EFFECT and MPR News’ Climate […] More
Minneapolis Surf-Punk Trio, Last Import, Releases New Single ‘Hollywood Forever’ + Announces December Tour
This December, the ladies of Last Import will be hitting the road and heading down South for their recently-announced Hollywood Forever Tour! To celebrate the occasion, the band released their latest single, “Hollywood Forever”, a fiery new track sure to be haunting radio waves all over the country! The ‘Hollywood Forever Tour’ will kick-off on Dec. […] More
Heart Bones Begins Back-To-Back Sold Out Shows at Mortimers
The last time Minneapolis saw Heart Bones, they were on the grand stage at Rock The Garden. As they get set to embark on another tour, they began with their first of 3 sold-out shows at Mortimer’s. For the audience, seeing them in a smaller setting provided an extra spark of energy and intimacy beyond […] More
ON THE RADAR: Cade Bittner Releases Classic Jazz Album and Donates Proceeds to Charity
On September 10, 2019, Minneapolis-based jazz singer Cade Bittner released an eight-track album titled I’ve Gotta Be Me, which debuted at #5 on the iTunes Jazz charts. Featuring timeless songs from the Great American Songbook, this record hosts tunes like “Taking A Chance On Love,” “I Only Have Eyes For You,” “My Funny Valentine,” “L-O-V-E,” […] More
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