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in Erik Ritland isn't so Bad, Fun, Opinions, PodcastsWhat bands have NO bad songs? Plus big album news (Erik Ritland isn’t so Bad podcast #4)
If you’re a creative type who loves music, songwriting, big ideas, and having a lot of fun, Erik Ritland isn’t so Bad is your kind of podcast. On ERisB, Music in Minnesota editor Erik Ritland explores classic rock n’ roll and Americana, discusses interesting ideas from literature, philosophy, and history, and examines creativity and how […] More
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in Erik Ritland isn't so Bad, Fun, Music History, PodcastsIs it worth having arguments online? Plus new single “Promises” (Erik Ritland isn’t so Bad podcast #3)
If you’re a creative type who loves music, songwriting, big ideas, and having a lot of fun, Erik Ritland isn’t so Bad is your kind of podcast. On ERisB, Music in Minnesota editor Erik Ritland explores classic rock n’ roll and Americana, discusses interesting ideas from literature, philosophy, and history, and examines creativity and how […] More
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in Erik Ritland isn't so Bad, Fun, PodcastsWriting songs about the end of the world (Erik Ritland isn’t so Bad episode #2)
If you’re a creative type who loves music, songwriting, big ideas, and having a lot of fun, Erik Ritland isn’t so Bad is your kind of podcast. On ERisB, Music in Minnesota editor Erik Ritland explores classic rock n’ roll and Americana, discusses interesting ideas from literature, philosophy, and history, and examines creativity and how […] More
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in Erik Ritland isn't so Bad, Opinions, PodcastsMusic in Minnesota editor debuts podcast for creative types, Erik Ritland isn’t so Bad
If you’re a creative type who loves music, songwriting, big ideas, and having a lot of fun, Erik Ritland isn’t so Bad is your kind of podcast. On ERisB, Music in Minnesota editor Erik Ritland explores classic rock n’ roll and Americana, discusses interesting ideas from literature, philosophy, and history, and examines creativity and how […] More
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in Interviews, PodcastsEchosmith Interview: Talk of New Album, Creating Music for 2020
Indie pop group Echosmith, best known for their hits “Bright” and “Cool Kids,” have just released their second full length studio album, The Lonely Generation. A coming of age soundtrack with a 1980’s flair, it finds the sibling trio of Sydney, Graham, and Noah performing at their very best. The album was released on their […] More
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in Concert News, Interviews, PodcastsA Holiday Interview With David Archuleta
American Idol finalist David Archuleta will be bringing his holiday tour to the Cedar this coming Saturday, December 14th. Touring behind the deluxe edition of his 2018 album, Winter In The Air, David will bring a collection of original tracks and holiday covers. It was an exciting opportunity to chat with David Archuleta! We talked […] More
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in PodcastsMidweek MN Music Podcast [Ep. 4]: Son Volt and Americana in the Age of Trump
Jay Farrar, Son Volt leader and Americana legend, is not preachy. But on the latest Son Volt album, Union, the band explores how we’re all getting along in the world today. On this fourth episode of the Midweek Minnesota podcast, local songwriter and host Erik Ritland discusses the album, their recent Twin Cities […] More
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in PodcastsMidweek MN Music Podcast [Ep. 3]: Minnesota Songwriters, Sinatra, Ryan Adams Gossip, Beer
A low key, conversational episode with Music in Minnesota’s Tom Smouse. Segment one: Song-Telling Tuesday deep dive, Chastity Brown, Haley, more songwriting talk. Segment two: Smouse’s two songs, Sinatra. Segment three: fall beer, recent shows covered (the Who, Nathaniel Rateliff), Ryan Adams gossip. Listen below, at this link, or on iTunes or Spotify. More
Midweek MN Music Podcast [Ep. 2]: An Intimate Look at Twin Cities Venues and Songwriters with MiM’s Tom Smouse
Welcome to week two of the Midweek Minnesota Music podcast! Each weekly episode features Music in Minnesota writer and editor Erik Ritland and a special guest. They review recent shows, discuss bands that are coming to town, and take a look at shows for the upcoming week. On this second episode, host Erik Ritland talks […] More
Midweek MN Music Podcast [Ep. 1]: MiM Contributors Discuss Ke$ha, Tame Impala, Jazz, Ringo, More
Introducing the Midweek Minnesota Music podcast! Each weekly episode features Music in Minnesota writer and editor Erik Ritland and a special guest. They review recent shows, discuss bands that are coming to town, and take a look at shows for the upcoming week. For this inaugural episode, Erik talked to fellow Music in […] More