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in On The RadarON THE RADAR: Realistic Celebrates Album Release 10 Years After Prison Sentence [INTERVIEW & PREMIERE]
I arrived at a home in Hudson, Wisconsin, just a few miles away from the Minnesota border, to meet with a man who goes by the name of Realistic. I rolled into the driveway and shot him a text, “Orange house?” He responded, “I think it’s salmon.” The door opened and I was welcomed by […] More
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ON THE RADAR: The Violet Nines EP Release Show at Fine Line to Benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Local Minneapolis alternative rock band, The Violet Nines, have an extra special concert coming up at Fine Line on March 29th! This concert will be the official release of their upcoming EP, Cloud 9. If that isn’t reason enough to celebrate, The Violet Nines will also be donating all proceeds from this concert to the […] More
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ON THE RADAR: Local Producer, ElloXo, Brings Fresh Sound to EDM [SONG PREMIERE & INTERVIEW]
Exploding onto the scene with his ambitious debut album, Feel the Love, ElloXo has continued to roll out fresh tracks and radio mixes with voracious tenacity. Dubbed “a unique hybrid where future bass meets pop music,” Music in Minnesota sat down with ElloXo to discuss his unique sound and vision for his next album. [MIM] […] More
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Sleep Study Returns with Stellar Sophomore Album, Miss America
Sleep Study is a band that obviously values craft, and they are paying attention to the world around them. The polished sound of their new release, Miss America, has taken artistic foreman Ryan Plewacki and his bandmates four years to shape into the album that will be presented to the world on Feb. 1. The band’s […] More
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ON THE RADAR: Anna Stine and Sarah Krueger Keep Audience Warm with Indie-Folk Sets
Icehouse MPLS was surprisingly packed on a frigid January Sunday. Sarah Krueger and her band started the evening strong and steady. With her noticeably vibrant and strong vocals, Sarah commanded the attention of all those in the building. She played both old and new songs throughout her set and kept a mellow overtone all the […] More
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in On The RadarON THE RADAR: Josh Cleveland & The Cedar Street Band tell essential stories
Josh Cleveland & The Cedar Street Band have been quite busy the past two years. From playing two shows a month at Erte & The Peacock Lounge in NE, to a semi-regular gig at LTD Brewing in Hopkins, to continually expanding their audience at the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport, the constant movement has helped polish […] More
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On The Radar: UMN EDM Club
Of all the things one could do on a Thursday in Minneapolis, I found myself at Skyway Theater’s Barfly, where the UMN EDM Club was doing a take-over show. The student-run organization had performers mixing and showcasing their talents on two stages. The venue offered a variety of music the whole night, ranging from house, […] More
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ON THE RADAR: Warren Thomas Fenzi Takes Us on a Journey Through New EP “Viven” at the Icehouse
Warren Thomas Fenzi is a multi-instrumentalist from Prescott, Arizona that currently resides in the Twin Cities. He is largely inspired by the endless plateaus of the Southwest, transforming his experiences into engaging, cinematic music. Fenzi and his band create the experience of a journey by playing songs about interconnectivity and letting go. His lyrics are so relatable […] More
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Old Man Winter Can’t Stop the Metal Underground…Mostly
Setting the Scene It was a cold and dreary night. The first real snow storm of the season made the roads dangerous, forcing me to take my time getting to the Hexagon Bar. The weather managed to keep all but the most eager away, including the band Blodwar, who was set to headline this show. Unfortunately, because they had members […] More
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Justin Courtney Pierre Comes Home
It’s Friday night, and friends, family, and plaid-clad fans of Justin Courtney Pierre flocked to the Turf Club to celebrate the homecoming of the local musician during his nationwide tour. The tour is in support of his first solo record In The Drink. If you don’t recognize his name that’s okay. You might remember his other […] More
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What the Minnesota Music Scene is All About: Falcon Arrow at Caydence
As Minnesota music fans, we’re lucky. Sure, seeing big shows at places like the Target Center is exciting. On a slightly smaller scale, so is catching signature local bands (say, Trampled by Turtles) play at venues like the Palace Theater. But for me, nothing beats intimate shows at smaller venues. They are the backbone of […] More
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in On The RadarMae Simpson Music
Someone once said that you have to shuck a lot of oysters before you find a pearl, and today was no different. Meritage Restaurant in St. Paul held their annual Oyster Fest right outside its main entrance. As usual, the masses were slurping down oysters from both coasts, enjoying beer and wine, all while wearing […] More
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