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in InterviewsINTERVIEW: Sophie B. Hawkins Pens a Celebration of Moving On
Music veteran and trailblazer Sophie B. Hawkins is set to return to The Dakota on May 12th, celebrating her seventh album and first in 11 years, Free Myself. Hawkins burst onto the scene in 1992 with an impressive debut featuring “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover,” following that up in 1994 with the memorable […] More
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in InterviewsNeal Francis Talks Recording, Performing Live, and More Ahead of Saint Paul Show
A lot of ink is spilled about artists who are “on the rise.” Whether because they have a booming single, they land a sought-after festival slot, or even they get opportune articles in the right publications, we’ve all seen acts in the early stage of their career, with bright but uncertain futures brimming with possibility. […] More
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in InterviewsJohn “Papa” Gros Talks New Orleans Roots, Songwriting Ahead of Dakota Gig
No American city can top the musical contributions of New Orleans. With foundational influence in nearly every modern musical movement (Jazz, Rock and Roll, and Funk, to name a few), the Crescent City has been a reliable hotbed of musical talent, exploration, and innovation for over a century. So it’s no surprise that the city […] More
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in InterviewsTank and the Bangas Invite You to Music 4 Shelter Benefit Concert [INTERVIEW]
Grammy nominated funk group Tank and the Bangas will be headlining Simpson Housing Services’ upcoming benefit concert, Music 4 Shelter, on November 4. We had a chance to sit down with Tank and hear why you should come rock out for a good cause. Click here to listen to our interview on the Music in […] More
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in Interviews, Music Marketing Tips, On The RadarTwin Cities Songwriter Rounds boosts equity through community
Right before 2020 created a giant hole in our lives, singer-songwriter Taylor James Donskey brought together 7 musicians onstage at the Aster Cafe to discuss songwriting, stories, and perform a song. Taylor had spent time in Nashville recording albums and witnessed the classic ‘in-the-round’ format at Bluebird, Dusty Road, and Belcourt Taps. “I knew stuff […] More
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in InterviewsThe Bacon Brothers talk musical influences, Erato ahead of Dakota gig
On the silver screen, brothers Kevin and Michael Bacon are Hard to miss. Michael, the elder of the two, is renowned for his work scoring films, while Kevin has starred in Footloose, Apollo 13, and many more. In the world of film, their resumes hold up against anybody. There, they are true A-listers and masters […] More
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in Festivals, Fun, Interviews, On The RadarBlue Ox Festival Interview and Preview with Contest Winner Dave Noles!
Music in Minnesota ran a contest to showcase a fan’s experience at Blue Ox Festival. The winning fan is no other than Dave Noles, a fascinating and friendly person we had the fortune of meeting on a beautiful day in the park. Dave has always enjoyed all kinds of music throughout his life. Since he […] More
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in Album Review, Interviews, On The RadarLASKA weaves together an introspective gem with Endless Patcher
Pop-folk group LASKA follows in the footsteps of sister-fronted bands like Haim, Joseph, and The Andrew Sisters, all the while rejuvenating the genre with their own special dynamics. The release party for their second album, Endless Patcher, was at the Amsterdam Bar in St. Paul on June 3, and featured an exceptional lineup. Hannah, Bex, and Mookie Morton […] More
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in InterviewsINTERVIEW: Voice Actor Rob Paulsen Invites you to Animaniacs In Concert
The Animaniacs in Concert, featuring voice actor Rob Paulsen, will be arriving at the Fitzgerald Theater on February 22, 2022. Click here to get your tickets for a night of childhood defining live music. We were thrilled to speak with Animaniacs star Rob Paulsen, voice of Yakko Warner as well as Dr. Otto Scratchansniff and […] More
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in Album Review, InterviewsHumbird builds a house for us all in “Still Life”
“What happens outside a house can deeply shift a person’s internal world” ~Humbird The residents of Minnesota were subjected to a whirlwind of happenings in 2020, that still are shaking the foundations of our community. For Siri Undlin (Humbird) and Adelyn (Addie) Strei, they happened upon a collection of songs that wouldn’t have been written […] More
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in Album Review, InterviewsZachary Williams drives solo in Dirty Camaro
Best known as 1/3 of the Nashville-based super-group The Lone Bellow, Zachary Williams released his debut solo album Dirty Camaro today. Produced by Robert Ellis and Josh Block, the album features an amazing cast of guest musicians including Anderson East, Ashley Monroe, John Paul White (The Civil Wars), Thad Cockrell, and the gospel group Settles […] More
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in Interviews, NewsINTERVIEW : Ilan Rubin of Angels & Airwaves
With their current tour hitting Minneapolis this week and the release of their newest album, Lifeforms, we had to sit down with Angel & Airwaves‘ Ilan Rubin for all the deets. Check out the interview below to hear about tour, song-writing, whisky, and more! Angels & Airwaves are coming to Skyway this Friday on October […] More