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in Opinions15 Best Masterclass Courses for Musicians
Taking a Master Class from a professional is a great way to either learn a new skill or hone the ones you already have. While there are many opportunities to take certain classes from other instructors, learning from a professional can provide you with a unique perspective from someone who is in the midst of […] More
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10 Hip-Hop Artists that Changed the Game
Hip-hop is hands down one of the most prominent genres in the music industry. Most people hear it every day on the radio, in a commercial, or in a store. Hip-hop can take on many forms, including DJing, freestyling, gangsta rap, trap, East Coast/ West Coast, contemporary, and, most recently, SoundCloud rap. November is Hip-Hop […] More
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The Greatest Music in the 80’s
No other decade had a more metamorphic time in history than the 1980s, especially when it came to the music industry. Between a variety of genres popping up and becoming wildly popular to the desire to hold on to some of the past, music in this decade was vastly different than the ones prior. The […] More
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30 Best Christmas Songs of All Time
Wonder what the most popular Christmas tunes are? Wonder where they came from? Find out in this article! More
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Rock n’ Roll is Dead? (Erik Ritland isn’t so Bad podcast #5)
“The ironic thing is that your song proves rock and roll actually isn’t dead. Only rock and roll would eulogize its own death, and do it with such tongue-in-cheek indifference. Well done.” – Author Mike Coenen on Erik Ritland’s new single, “Rock n’ Roll is Dead” It’s been said many times before, but at some […] More
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What 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 Album Review, Fun, Music History, Opinions
Best Bob Dylan songs from Time Out of Mind to Rough and Rowdy Ways
Our hometown hero has done it again. With his latest album Rough and Rowdy Ways, Bob Dylan is the first artist to have a top 40 album of original material in every decade since the 1960s. Which makes one wonder: how did any of his 80s albums chart that high? I kid, I kid. As a […] More
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Music 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 Opinions
Top 5 Coronavirus Songs
Going viral has an entirely new meaning with the current COVID-19 situation spreading all over the world. The virus has created breakout songs all over the globe, with hundreds of artists writing parodies and hand washing anthems. Considering that drastic change often inspires art, musicians pulling an issue into a song is no new trend. […] More
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T.Swift shatters norms in ‘Miss Americana’ (with cats)
Social norms have been built into America’s culture to keep everything in check and balance. Examples include: don’t flatulate on first dates, don’t text and drive, and, of course, never break rule zero of the internet. Norms can change, though, and even become hypocritical. Take the example of always eating your vegetables. As a child, […] More
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Motley Crue Announce coming out of retirement tour!
This week 80s rock n roll icons Def Leppard, Poison, and Motley Crue announced they were going to do a stadium tour together, marking the return of Motley Crue after they signed a ceremonious contract vowing never to tour again. As the old geezer in the Music in Minnesota group, I am proud to say […] More
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Is Bob Dylan Overrated?
Nope. Other articles you may enjoy from Music in Minnesota: Is Prince Overrated? Mentored by Zappa, Friends with Bowie, Beloved by Nine Inch Nails: 10 Facts About Guitar Legend Adrian Belew (In-Depth Interview) An In-Depth Look at Pink Floyd’s Lost Era: Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets The Monkees Best Kept Secret: Their Music is Really, […] More
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