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Behind the Glass with Brandon Buttner (Part Three)
Behind every career are the intangibles that keep us going. We have peers that influence us, internal desires that motivate us, and private goals that drive us forward. For the people behind the glass at studios, there is a completely different set of dreams that the artists have on the other side. It’s not about […] More
Behind the Glass with Brandon Buttner (Part Two)
“All of my big connections today have stemmed back to one or two relationships early on. It’s trickled down from working with this one person, then get introduced to this person and working with them for three years, and so on.” Brandon Buttner Being a producer and engineer requires many hats to wear. For Brandon, […] More
Behind the Glass with Brandon Buttner (Part One)
“I actually still have Minnesota plates on my car and a Minnesota license in my wallet,” claims Brandon Buttner. A resident of Los Angeles for close to 8 years, engineer and vocal producer Brandon Buttner still has some heavy Minnesota ties. When I called his Midwest area-coded phone, we spoke about his strong ties to […] More
Minneapolis Quarantine Mixtape Project
2020 so far has been a tough year for everyone in Minneapolis. The Coronavirus pandemic has affected every clique, group and subculture this city has to offer, including but not limited to the Minneapolis Hip Hop scene. All plans for the future have officially been cancelled, leaving rappers and singers wondering what’s next for their […] More
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Watch now: Prof is Mr. Rogers in his new music video “Squad Goals”
Rhymesayers rapper Prof released his newest piece of work “Squad Goals”, paired with a Mr. Rogers-themed music video. Prof gives his best imitation of the children’s television host with an added and expected quirkiness. Whether you like the tune or not, we can all agree he looks dashing in his new hair. Prof is promoting […] More
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ON THE RADAR: SOLANA Supplies Summer Sunshine
Discovering new music, especially during “Stay At Home,” has some great perks. For one, you have all the time in world to click, listen, and absorb. With this added time and focus on the online world, we can also dig deeper into Minnesota music and recognize the abundance of talent in our state. Alex Richter, […] More
Kelsey Waldon: Bringing a lesson in vintage country to the modern masses
In an era of country artists sounding as country as Katy Perry is punk, Kentucky born Kelsey Waldon is a welcome antidote. This Saturday, Kelsey is bringing her roots-y style of country music to the Palace Theater, opening for southern rock’s premier band, The Drive-by Truckers. She’ll be supporting her 2019 album White Noise/White Lies, which features […] More
ON THE RADAR: Druzy Rose/Red Eye Ruby/ Partition-Local Music Prevails After Venue Mishap
No matter the day of the week, there is always some solid live music to catch in our wonderful, art-filled city of Minneapolis. The 900 block of Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis was no exception last night, with Back To The City hosting a showcase of three bands at Whiskey Junction. Back to the city MPLS […] More
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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