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Song-Telling Tuesday: Chastity Brown and the Sharing of Respect
“Just because songwriting is sacred doesn’t mean it has to be mysterious. Just because it’s special and powerful doesn’t mean that it has to exist in a place that other people might not either A) feel like it’s something that they could do or, B) connect it to their own lives. That’s what I love […] More
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in Artist News, Fun, On The RadarGood Morning Bedlam Releases Music Video “The Haunting”
Good Morning Bedlam is a Minneapolis based band who have recently released “The Haunting” on streaming services. Their music is often described as Midwest folk or furious folk, due to the intense strumming and speed of many of their songs. Impressing many with their dynamic live shows & fascinating storytelling, their musical talent shines in […] More
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Song-Telling Tuesday: Erik Ritland and the Knowledge of Knowing
“”One of the funnest parts about creating is trying to do something but not being able to do it. And then you get into this weird place where it’s you and it’s creating something different. That’s the fun place to be with creativity.” ~Erik Ritland Songwriting Five albums, eight EPs, multiple podcasts, writing, copy editing— […] More
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Song-Telling Tuesday: Ryan Holweger and the Sincerity of Observations
“I feel like sometimes I’m a little blunt. I like there to be some sort of mystery to it instead of just being told what it’s about.” ~ Ryan Holweger Songwriting Ryan Holweger always wanted to play guitar while growing up in North Dakota. After his first year of college, he finally bought one and […] More
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Shakey Graves Brings the South to Surly.
Week after week, Surly Brewing Co. continues to sell out their concerts this summer. This weekend added onto that streak with Caroline Rose opening for Dr. Dog & Shakey Graves to make for a perfect Summer Saturday. Caroline Rose got the party rocking early on, and it only picked up from there! She brought that […] More
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J.S. Ondara’s Homecoming
J.S. Ondara returned home to a sold-out show at the 7th St Entry, filling the room with his delicate, mournful voice, poetic words, and stories of struggle. J.S. took the stage, just he and his guitars, and owned the room with soft acoustic music and his angelic voice. People wept from the words as he […] More
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Adrianne Lenker Sells Out The Cedar Cultural Center
After several years of touring and recording with her band Big Thief, Adrianne Lenker went back into the studio to record her second album, abysskiss. She’s been touring through Europe and the US over the last few weeks and chose the Minneapolis as her last stop. The mood was elevated at Thursday’s sold out show […] More
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Laura Gibson and Stelth Ulvang Soothe The Entry
It was an uncharacteristically quiet night at First Avenue on Tuesday. With the main room closed for a private event, and bitterly cold temperatures keeping The Depot mostly barren, only the most dedicated and loyal fans made the trek to The Entry, yearning for the warm embrace and the soothing sounds of that night’s performers. […] More
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Jessica Pratt Warms Up First Avenue For Kurt Vile and The Violators
I’ve mentioned in a few of my previous articles that something I enjoy doing is experiencing an artist’s music for the first time in a live setting. It’s an experience that I believe cuts directly through the bullshit, and will give you a definite answer to the question of whether you like an artist or […] More
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ON THE RADAR: Warren Thomas Fenzi Takes Us on a Journey Through New EP “Viven” at the Icehouse
Warren Thomas Fenzi is a multi-instrumentalist from Prescott, Arizona that currently resides in the Twin Cities. He is largely inspired by the endless plateaus of the Southwest, transforming his experiences into engaging, cinematic music. Fenzi and his band create the experience of a journey by playing songs about interconnectivity and letting go. His lyrics are so relatable […] More
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Jade Bird Ferociously Charms The Twin Cities
UK Americana sweetheart Jade Bird brought her first headlining North American tour to the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis last night with support from Field Report. The two acts of the night created a delightfully earnest and witty night of music together.First was folk act Field Report from Milwaukee. It’s the project of Christopher […] More
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Israel Nash at the Turf Club
On a night that boasted one of the larger storms of the year, fans of folk-rock flocked to the Turf Club in St. Paul. Why? Because the club was hosting a show that genuinely made it worth standing up to some crazy weather. Texas natives Israel Nash and Matthew McNeal have been traveling the Midwest […] More
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