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Song-Telling Tuesday: Junior Choir and the Light of Loss
“Poetry doesn’t hold any meaning if it’s explained to you.” ~ Jesse Baker Songwriting Junior Choir is a trio of veteran musicians who have played and supported local music for many years. Set to release their debut album this Fall, this DIY rock band has slowly been recording and writing music in their small house. […] More
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Melbourne Artists Alex Lahey & Kingsbury Rock the Turf
Disclaimer: I may have an obsession with Australian female songwriters. There have been some major women artists who have come from down under. Sia, Iggy Azalea, Kylie Minogue, Lenka, and Natalie Imbruglia have all garnered attention over the years. Today there is a new generation of songwriters who have set a different tone in music. […] 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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Why Your Kids SHOULD Listen to The 1975
Today The 1975 released a new single off of their upcoming album, Notes On A Conditional Form, which is set to come out February 21, 2020. With two singles under their belt, they seem to have set a very obvious theme for the new record. A Shift in Sound If you’ve followed The 1975 in […] More
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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 what am I doing? What is my job of an artist?” asks Haylee Dee. Songwriting On a first listen to Major Days, you’re swept into a collage of styles and […] More
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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 for the single “If I’m Your Man.” The band delivers their own style of “kicked up, old school rock’n’roll, with heavy dustings of rockabilly, punk and blues.” The 11 track […] 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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in Album ReviewSoundtrack for a Starry Night: Kazyak’s “Oddyssey”
Kazyak will host an album release show August 23 at Icehouse in Minneapolis with tickets available here. Kazyak goes full force psychadelic with Odyssey Music with the ability to transport a listener out of their body and into a whole new space is rare, but Kazyak’s new album Odyssey, released August 16, accomplishes the feat […] More
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Lucius Dazzles at the Fitzgerald Theater
Lucius is a band that has created a vibrant community of fans in Minnesota. They’ve stopped here more than ten times in the last four years, done a Micro Show for The Current, an in-store session at Electric Fetus, free shows in Rochester, and even came as singers on Roger Waters’ most recent tour. Fans […] More
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Matthew McNeal at 7th Street Entry
Matthew McNeal made his promised return to Minnesota on Wednesday night. He’s been on a midwest tour in support of his latest album Good Luck. The lights brightened on the 7th Street Entry stage as McNeal emerged with his guitar. It was a warm, sunshine-like glow. It was as though he brought some welcome Texas […] More
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Lady Lamb Brings Her Deep Love Tour To 7th Street Entry
Aly Spaltro has been releasing music under the moniker Lady Lamb for more than ten years. Her singer-songwriter stylings are fed with vivid lyrical vignettes of memories past. Her voice feels earnest and pure, and her musical stylings are simple and clean. These elements blend together as the energy builds until they explode with emotion; […] More
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in FestivalsJust Like Heaven: The Ultimate Indie Experience
Have you ever dreamed of seeing all of your favorite indie bands in one place? Dream no more, you just strolled into Heaven. Oh yeah, did we mention it’s in Long Beach California? Phoenix, MGMT, Beach House, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, Passion Pit… Need we say more? Okay, how about Grizzly Bear, The Rapture, Miike Snow, […] More
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