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Studio Shorts: Studio 65 and Carpet Booth Studios
Recording studios operate unlike almost any other business. Their reputation and sustainability are directly based on the music they touch. You won’t see any advertisements in newspapers for recording studios. Word of mouth is key and musicians sharing their experiences. Referring other artists is crucial. This week we take a look at two studios that […] More
Studio Shorts: The Hideaway Studios and The Garage Studio
Recording studios hold an important role in our community. These magical places are the cornerstones for developing bands and finding a desired sound for their music. Studios are tucked away in corners of our neighborhoods, in buildings often without signs, and removed from any advertisements. “If you had a sign above every studio door saying […] More
5 Trademarks of a Mark Mallman Show
To say that Mark Mallman has moxie is an understatement. For over 20 years he has been a constant fixture in the Twin Cities, continuing to teeter with stardom due to his bottomless energy, 70’s piano-rock glam, and innovative stunts. Mallman’s unmistakable sense of style show both in the depth of his songwriting and in […] More
ON THE RADAR: Druzy Rose/Red Eye Ruby/ Partition-Local Music Prevails After Venue Mishap
No matter the day of the week, there is always some solid live music to catch in our wonderful, art-filled city of Minneapolis. The 900 block of Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis was no exception last night, with Back To The City hosting a showcase of three bands at Whiskey Junction. Back to the city MPLS […] More
Caydence punks the month of March
Every Friday this March, Caydence Records and Coffee is gathering together an expansive roster of punk bands. It’s an expansive lineup, from traveling groups Gumm (TN) and Prevention XXX (IL) to local bands BlurCurve, Die Ghost, and aptly named Rotten Hotdish. For punk fans, it’s a chance to absorb all different styles, including horror punk, hardcore, […] More
The Twins of Franklin soar high with the release of “Low”
Releasing an album is always a momentous occasion. It takes time and funding to create and record music. For The Twins of Franklin, it also means that they can finally start putting the fruit of their labor back into their pockets. As podcaster, bassist, and music director Rob Morgan shared before welcoming them to the […] More
Motion City Soundtrack rekindles memories at the Fillmore
There have been plenty of studies and theses on our senses and how they correlate with our memories. The power of music is one of the strongest lures to provoke specific memories, pulling us back into a moment or time in our lives. Watching the crowd engage with Motion City Soundtrack at the brand new […] More
ON THE RADAR: Social Nous release two new singles ahead of debut EP
Local up-and-coming band Social Nous are worth keeping an eye on. The band features seasoned local musicians Joe Harris, Griffin Roseland (both from Immaculate Beings), Mac Kuschel, and Sawyer Unzelman. Based in St. Paul, they describe themselves as psychedelic and political experimental rock. It isn’t too far off to compare them to Pink Floyd. The Social Nous […] More
A conversation with the Twins of Franklin
February will be eventful for indie/folk duo The Twins of Franklin. Both Laura Lou and Becky Shaheen celebrate birthdays, they’ll be releasing their first music video through City Pages, and they’re performing at the popular Big Turn Music Festival in Red Wing. The icing on the cake, though, comes with the release of their album Low on […] More
On the Radar: Gowns Makes Top Three in the Mill City Rock Off
On Sunday night, nine Minnesota bands stopped at The Pourhouse Downtown to showcase their unique sounds and compete in round one of the Mill City Rock Off. The winning three bands of the evening get to move on to perform later in February. Gowns, who will be moving on to the next round, really left […] More
Dressed In Roses, Barbaro Blooms at The Cedar
Celebrating the release of a new album is no small event. For Barbaro, it’s been a long time coming. Two weeks ago saw the official drop of their album, Dressed in Roses. The Cedar Cultural Center proved to be a worthy venue for the evening of acoustic music, the stage was even done up with […] More
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“Local Dope $#%T” Just Got More Dope
The story I’m about to share goes beyond this Saturday’s Two Year Anniversary Event for Local Dope Sh*t. The night is a monthly LIVE-local-hip-hop event at Can Can Wonderland featuring aspiring hip-hop artists and polished veterans… but it’s “waaay” more than that. So if you don’t have time to read the “waaay more,” that’s okay, […] More
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