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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...
Nur-D Levels up at Orchestra Hall with Landmark Performance
In preparation for seeing Nur-D playing with the grandeur of the Minnesota Orchestra, memory brought me back to many of his prior shows. I was...
Sarah Jarosz Gifts a Snapshot of Love at Sold-Out Fine Line Show
2024 has just begun, but loads of great music has already been released. One of the best is Jarosz’s fantastic late January release, Polaroid Lovers....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bloodline Opens up Their Home in Anticipation of Album Celebration
This past August the trio of Eliza, Lukaz, and Julia Wheaton released their sophomore album Moments. The siblings front the apropos-named band Bloodline. Moments provides...
Bumbershoot Reboots After 4 Year Hiatus
After a 4-year hiatus, the “re-imagined” Bumbershoot returned as Seattle’s premiere and arguably most heavily scrutinized event of the summer. Aimed to be more fan-friendly...
Mile of Music Interview: Soultru
Self-proclaimed hip-hop/soul crooner Soultru played his very first Mile of Music with a large schedule of performances over the festival’s four days. The Davenport, Iowa-based...