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Harmonies and Highs: A Deep Dive into the Twins of Franklin’s New Album
In the heart of the Twin Cities music scene, a “twin” pair of singers share a bond that transcends melodies, stories, and time. For The Twins of Franklin, led by Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou, the journey behind their latest album is not just a collection of songs but a testament to 15 years of […] More
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Sarah Larsson Sews Stories of Ancestry into Modern Folksongs
As a recipient of the 2024 Cedar Commissions and bandleader for Red Thread, traditional folk and inter-cultural artist Sarah Larsson is stitching appreciation back into the past. On the cusp of her February 10th commissioned performance, along with a debut album from Red Thread on February 23rd, Larsson is honoring ancestry and the hardships woven […] More
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Emerging Minnesota Artists in 2024
We’ve scoured the state to identify some of the most exciting and hype-ready bands, from under-the-radar newcomers to continuously climbing mainstays that are expanding their reach to national stages. With that in mind, here are 14 artists we think you need to keep an eye out for in 2024. Pit Stop Since their self-titled debut […] More
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Barbaro Celebrates New Album Release with Patience
Barbaro launched their sophomore release, About the Winter, back on October 20th. It’s an album filled with their formula of traditional fiddle, banjo, and upright bass, but coated in new sounds. Produced by Bon Iver colleague Brian Joseph outside Eau Claire, the album plays as an elegant soirée into new experiments with textures and instrumentation, […] More
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VOLK’S “Pop Song” Channels Glam and Rock in Showcasing Minnesota Designer
From the opening shot of VOLK’s newest music video, the Nashville duo mixes together the historic kitsch of the PNA Hall with the high fashion from Minneapolis’ own Dr. Zwack. The visual contrast of the century-old venue and the fresh fashion support VOLK’s newest song like a cradle, adding to an accomplished line of high-level […] More
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ON THE RADAR: Sister Species Shines at The Green Room
Emily Kastrul sings and performs her accordion for Sister Species More
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Brynn Andre’s Night of Women, Wine and Nostalgia at Troubadour
Heartfelt and oh-so-sincere, Brynn Andre is a seasoned yet evolving singer-songwriter talent returning to the stage after her 2010 debut. A mother of three-year-old twins, Andre is rekindling her music career by writing, producing, and performing on her own. In 2022, after a 12-year hiatus, Andre made the courageous leap to record another album. Quarreling […] More
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New Minneapolis Studio Revolutionizing Production for Independent Artists
Disrupting a market and trying a nontraditional business model is what revolutionizes industries. The music industry is no stranger to shake-ups, with Spotify being the largest in recent memory. Upstage, a new studio that opened recently in Minneapolis, is trying to shake things up themselves. Upstage was launched in July 2022 by Jada LaFrance, a […] More
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Helen “Confesses” of a Girl in Love with New Album
Theoretical weight can be heavy. How heavy, you ask? Normally enough to make a person drag while performing daily tasks. The saying, “It feels as if a weight has been lifted,” often comes after a confessional exercise. Confessions can be a grim yet powerful release to help clear one’s mind. Frequently we see that from […] More
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DJ Sophia Eris is excited to keep the crowd dancing at Music 4 Shelter [INTERVIEW]
DJ Sophia Eris is excited to keep the crowd dancing at Music 4 Shelter. Taking place on October 6 at the Fillmore Minneapolis, this annual benefit concert supports Simpson Housing Services’ shelter and housing programs. Sophia performed as the DJ at the very first Music 4 Shelter benefit concert in 2021. She is looking forward […] More
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Two from 2022 You Might Have Missed but Can Catch Live on Friday
This Friday, September 29th, the Parkway Theater is hosting Preston Gunderson, a local American Idol alum, plus j. bell and the Lazy Susan Band for a night of stories told by music and songs. I took this opportunity to review last year’s album releases from these two artists. I think the Parkway audience is in […] More
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Nur-D Invites you to Music 4 Shelter Benefit Concert [INTERVIEW]
Nur-D invites you to rock out and give shelter at Music 4 Shelter. Taking place October 6 at the Fillmore Minneapolis, this annual benefit concert supports Simpson Housing Services’ shelter and housing programs. Along with legendary Minnesota band The Suburbs, Lady Midnight, and DJ Sophia Eris, Nur-D looks forward to an incredible night of music […] More
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