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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
ON THE RADAR – Fires of Denmark Album Release Show With Dreamspook and Mottle
Fires of Denmark is a dreamsynth/synthpop solo band out of Rochester, MN. The music sparks the interest of many because of its electrifying songs and creative live performance. Album release shows are my favorite kind. The night is filled with electricity. It’s an achievement to celebrate and the band wants to play their best. Fires […] More
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October 5th- Shout Out Loud Suicide Prevention event feat. The Big Wu and more
Saturday, October 5th the ROC in St. Louis Park will host the 2nd Annual “Shout Out Loud” Suicide Prevention and Resource Awareness event. The day will feature local artists, carnival games, beer garden and live music from The Big Wu, Devine Collection, and Jill & The New Grüv. In 2014, Shout it Out Loud co-founder […] More
Song-Telling Tuesday: Chastity Brown and the Sharing of Respect
“Just because songwriting is sacred doesn’t mean it has to be mysterious. Just because it’s special and powerful doesn’t mean that it has to exist in a place that other people might not either A) feel like it’s something that they could do or, B) connect it to their own lives. That’s what I love […] More
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Good Morning Bedlam Releases Music Video “The Haunting”
Good Morning Bedlam is a Minneapolis based band who have recently released “The Haunting” on streaming services. Their music is often described as Midwest folk or furious folk, due to the intense strumming and speed of many of their songs. Impressing many with their dynamic live shows & fascinating storytelling, their musical talent shines in […] More
Song-Telling Tuesday: Erik Ritland and the Knowledge of Knowing
“”One of the funnest parts about creating is trying to do something but not being able to do it. And then you get into this weird place where it’s you and it’s creating something different. That’s the fun place to be with creativity.” ~Erik Ritland Songwriting Five albums, eight EPs, multiple podcasts, writing, copy editing— […] More
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