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Song-Telling Tuesday: Ryan Holweger and the Sincerity of Observations

Last updated on December 19th, 2021 at 06:56 am“I feel like sometimes I’m a little blunt. I like there to be some sort of mystery...

Phantogram “STARS” in Return to the Twin Cities

The Palace Theatre hosted a sold-out crowd for the newly ‘First Avenue starred’ Phantogram last night. The duo of Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter, oftentimes...

Song-Telling Tuesday: Major Days and the Education of Lyricism

“I’m not about to be an artist that doesn’t challenge my listener to a new idea or perspective. If my music isn’t challenging you, then...

ON THE RADAR: Ian Valor & The Vendettas Releases New Video “If I’m Your Man”

Set to release their debut album All Right All Riot this coming October 20th, Ian Valor & The Vendettas have dropped a new music video...

Thunderpussy Rocks Minnesota Pantless

Having personally spent 3 years living in Seattle, when Pacific Northwestern rockers Thunderpussy announced a tour date for Minnesota, it was a no-brainer for me....

Song-Telling Tuesday: Author and the Density of Identity

“It’s stressful when you’re trying to make a career out of it but, at the end of the day, it’s extremely fun to play music....

Song-Telling Tuesday: Jake Jones and the Heritage of Songs

“I never really edit that first line because whatever comes out is the idea. Then your ego takes over and you start developing a story....

Song-Telling Tuesday: Meg Kirsch and the Feeling of Figuring Stuff Out

“I’ve realized that writing about a fictional character is my way to create enough space to tell the story that I want to tell.” ~Meg...

Lord Huron Takes Us Camping At Surly Brewing

Last updated on July 30th, 2019 at 10:06 amI’m convinced Lord Huron sounds better outdoors. Having seen them perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater earlier this...

Song-Telling Tuesday: Josh Cleveland and the Roots of Writing

“I think the glory of it all is that the meaning of songs can evolve. People have different interpretations. As a songwriter, if you’re open...