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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...
Song-Telling Tuesday: Finesse and the Sounds of Indulgence
Last updated on February 18th, 2022 at 10:00 pm“I think pop music always builds on itself. There’s this general vibe we’re going for, and in...
Song-Telling Tuesday: The UkuLadies and the Music of Empowerment
“A song is like a baby and giving up some of that is hard. The more we did it, and listened to each other, the...
Song-Telling Tuesday: Heart Bones and the Therapy of Pop
Last updated on February 18th, 2022 at 09:27 pm“The song is this place where emotional intensity meets a compulsion for organization.” ~Sabrina Ellis Songwriting Heart...