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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
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
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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Mae 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
Musical Comedy Gone Wild: Inside The World of “Ninja Sex Party”
Dinosaurs, sex, and Finn Wolfhard! These are just some of what you get when you listen to comedy duo Ninja Sex Party. Inspired by musical comedy acts such as Tenacious D, The Lonely Island, and Weird Al, this duo has been taking over the comedy charts. Check out our interview now: View The NSP Interview […] More
Welcome To Night Vale Brings Music and Mystery To The Twin Cities
On a spooky October night, the Welcome to Night Vale podcast brought its brand of mystery, paranormal, and delightfully weird humor to the Pantages Theater. Since it’s creation in 2012 this podcast has earned a cult following and frequently tours the country with live podcasts. Night Vale is a podcast that follows the news of […] More
ON THE RADAR: Charlotte Glass releases “You’ve Got A Way” single [INTERVIEW]
Originally from Bison, South Dakota, Charlotte Glass moved to Minneapolis to study vocal performance and music business at McNally Smith College of Music. She was working toward her degree for three years before the school suddenly shut down last December. No more waiting, Glass decided now was the time to begin sharing her art with […] More
ON THE RADAR: JØUR Paints in Contrast in Her new album “Chiaroscuro”
Minneapolis vocalist, JØUR is contrast. Head vs heart. Light vs dark. Clear vs obscure. Minimalism vs complexity. Analog vs electronic. All of these elements, often pitted against each other, find themselves simultaneously alive and true in a beautiful paradox on JØUR’s debut record “Chiaroscuro.” In the space between loud and quiet, power and serenity, JØUR […] More
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Open Streets Closes Out It’s Season At the U of M
Despite a rainy morning, this year’s final installment of Open Streets drew an impressive crowd. The Minneapolis based street festival took over the University of Minnesota campus and brought a range of musicians, food trucks, and some very good dogs. This was my first Open Streets experience and it was such a good one. Open […] More
ON THE RADAR: Hippo Campus Release Bon Iver Influenced Album, “Bambi”
The boys in Hippo Campus are back at it again with a new album, Bambi. Continuing to rock the same crew, Jake Luppen (vocals/guitar), Nathan Stocker (guitar/vocals), Zach Sutton (bass) and Whistler Allen (drums/vocals) and DeCarlo Jackson (usually seen on saxaphone), however, some sounds on this project might surprise you. It’s obvious the group has grown […] More
ON THE RADAR: Holding on to the moment with Julia Christi Ann [INTERVIEW]
N.E. Minneapolis native, singer-songwriter Julia Christi Ann has a voice beyond her age. The influences of Brandi Carlile, Chrissie Hynde, Dolly Parton, with the smoothness of KD Lang are felt through her music as it lifts your soul and takes you on a journey through her song. Today marks the release of her new single, […] More
ON THE RADAR: Albert Lea duo, The Activists Release “Empty” Music Video + INTERVIEW
Growing up in Albert Lea, a small town in southern Minnesota, the least common thing to pursue is a career in music; or art in general. The Activists began their journey as high school students freestyling on the way home from basketball games, but soon became totally immersed in hip-hop culture. Each comes from different […] More
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