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Buzz band Neopolitan celebrates their debut release a filled Icehouse
Fresh off the release of Yesteryear, five-piece alt-country and folk rock band Neopolitan celebrated their debut release inside a buzzing and filled Icehouse last night. Although the band is relatively new to the Minneapolis scene, the origins step back to 2016 when they formed in Northfield. Four of the members all live under one roof. […] More
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Vovo Careca fills the 318 Cafe with an eclectic set
Sardined inside the sold out 318 Cafe, Vovo Careca brought a diverse set of music to the stage. From their bluesy soul originals, to deep cut covers, Mark Johnson led an evening filled with guest musicians and feel good moments with a talented core of seasoned players. Vovo Careca means “bald grandpa” in Portuguese and […] More
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Ty Pow + The Holy North debut with a stalk of Americana in Rhubarb ’93
Ty Pow & The Holy North may sound like a new name in music, but members of the group have been playing in bands for over 10 years. Comprised of musicians from Cloud Cult, 4ontheFloor, and Jillian Rae, the group comes with heavy experience and talent. Hitting play on their debut album Rhubarb ’93 is […] More
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On the Radar: nobody likes you pat Releases Sincere Indie Pop Album Imago
Sponsored Post Single decisions. Random events. Illnesses, breakups. Falling in love. Moving across states. These life-changing experiences can bring a lot of emotion. Many people felt this way when the pandemic hit. Some had control over the changes, while others got smacked in the face with despair. Music helps us process these hurts, whether it’s […] More
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Humbird Narrates a Magical Night at Rieder Homestead
In a mostly square room on a mostly triangle stage, the trio of Humbird made their debut appearance at the Rieder Homestead in Delano, MN. At the first indoor show of the season inside the historic barn, erected in 1881, Humbird hugged the intimate crowd with humor, stories, and fairy tale magic dust songs. Siri […] More
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Minneapolis Artist Doc Rhombus Releases Alternative Bedroom Rock album, ‘Retroactions’
Sponsored Post Off the heels of his 2021 debut album Long Division, solo artist and multi-instrumentalist Matt Novaria, who goes by his artist name, Doc Rhombus, released his second album, Retroactions, on September 8th. The collection of songs tell a contemporary story of pandemic malaise, frustration with self and society, and lack of control over past, present, and […] More
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Twin 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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Bo Weber and Lissy take us behind the scenes of their relationship in “Falling For You”
Dating in the 21st century can be daunting with the vast sea of online services and swiping that goes into finding the right connection. For Minneapolis pop artist Bo Weber and singer-songwriter Lissy, that spark on a dating app quickly moved to Snapchat, where they began to share original music back and forth. One year […] More
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Contest Winner Dave’s Unique Fan Experience at Blue Ox Festival
Music in Minnesota and Blue Ox teamed up to give a fan a special experience at the Blue Ox Festival. Our winner Dave Noles is a fun, friendly, social guy who lives in Hudson, WI. He works as a partner manager at Infinite Campus, working with schools and nonprofits. He also is co-owner of FlagHockey.net. […] More
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Blue 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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Andy Ulseth entwines change with music in new album release
We can all relate to the big changes the world has delivered to us in the past few years. Now, maybe more than ever, we’ve had the ability to step back and observe our paths. Looking at the artwork for Andy Ulseth‘s album, which was released on June 24th, there’s a clever tie-in to that […] More
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On the Radar: Frank Heaney Releases “Dial Tones”
Frank Heaney is a Twin Cities-based musician in the band The Misdemeanors. He plays piano and sings vocals for this popular live band. His first solo single, “Dial Tones,” is enticing, with a danceable beat and high replay value. The track has a seductive feeling and an edgy moodiness. It’s as if you see someone look […] More
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