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in News, On The RadarEmerging 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 reach to national stages. With that in mind, here are 14 artists we think you need to keep an eye out for in 2024. Pit Stop Since their self-titled debut […] More
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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 bass, but coated in new sounds. Produced by Bon Iver colleague Brian Joseph outside Eau Claire, the album plays as an elegant soirée into new experiments with textures and instrumentation, […] More
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ON THE RADAR: Sister Species Shines at The Green Room
Emily Kastrul sings and performs her accordion for Sister Species More
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in Interviews, News
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 fans with another level of development and artistic intention with a new collection of songs. That advancement is heard in the authenticity and emotional depth that each moment brings in […] More
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Helen “Confesses” of a Girl in Love with New Album
Theoretical weight can be heavy. How heavy, you ask? Normally enough to make a person drag while performing daily tasks. The saying, “It feels as if a weight has been lifted,” often comes after a confessional exercise. Confessions can be a grim yet powerful release to help clear one’s mind. Frequently we see that from […] More
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Everybody Have Fun: Haley and Gramma’s Boyfriend Return to Concert Scene
Playing their first show since January, Gramma’s Boyfriend hit the Surly crowd with a mix of their rock and personality in a set that came out swinging and only grew with energy. Surly’s Summer of Sound is a series of free concerts by local musicians curated by Lazerbeak. There are also Thursday shows with more […] More
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in News
The Suburbs performing at Simpson Housing Services’ concert benefit, Music 4 Shelter, with Nur-D, Lady Midnight, and DJ Sophia Eris
Proceeds from Music 4 Shelter will support Simpson’s shelter and housing programs. August 10, 2023, MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Music 4 Shelter, a concert benefit for nonprofit Simpson Housing Services, returns to The Fillmore Minneapolis on October 6. Legendary Minnesota band The Suburbs headline the show with award-winning and upcoming artists Nur-D, Lady Midnight, and DJ Sophia […] More
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Arlo Cristofaro Shepherds in a Debut Album Woven from Places and Spaces
Southern Minnesota songwriter and guitarist Arlo Cristofaro spent the first half of his twenties traveling the Midwest before returning to the country in a converted school bus and raising a flock of sheep. Spending his weekends fly fishing the Root River, he spooled his debut album from old poems and new ideas, all spinning around […] More
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Ty POW + the Holy North and Jojo Green Bring a Double Dose of Depth to the Mission Room
The Mission Room at The Hook and Ladder doubled down on a healthy dose of genre fusion groups last night. Ty Pow + The Holy North teamed up with Jojo Green to showcase stank-face guitar shreds, soaring vocals, and bouts of blues, jazz, swing, rock, and funk. Both bands are hard to categorize and prove […] More
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in Festivals
Rochester Thaw Festival Takes Over Downtown Saturday, March 25th
Rochester has quite the musical treat for its residents and surrounding communities this Saturday, March 25th. The Rochester Thaw is a music festival taking over downtown with 30 performances in 6 different venues: Chateau Theater, Bleu Duck Kitchen, Cafe Steam – Broadway, Art Heads Emporium, LC’s Venue, and Treedome. The headliners are Bad Bad Hats […] More
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On the Radar: nobody likes you pat Releases Sincere Indie Pop Album Imago
Sponsored Post Single decisions. Random events. Illnesses, breakups. Falling in love. Moving across states. These life-changing experiences can bring a lot of emotion. Many people felt this way when the pandemic hit. Some had control over the changes, while others got smacked in the face with despair. Music helps us process these hurts, whether it’s […] More
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Contest Winner Dave’s Unique Fan Experience at Blue Ox Festival
Music in Minnesota and Blue Ox teamed up to give a fan a special experience at the Blue Ox Festival. Our winner Dave Noles is a fun, friendly, social guy who lives in Hudson, WI. He works as a partner manager at Infinite Campus, working with schools and nonprofits. He also is co-owner of FlagHockey.net. […] More
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