MINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 1/28/2026
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 01/28/26.
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Read MoreI’m proud of how the Twin Cities has pulled together to help and protect each other when our elected officials refuse. Because of the occupation I haven’t had the mental focus I normally have to put towards Melodic Noise Media, so I didn’t get as many reviews written as I would have liked.
Read More2025 was a shitshow, but seems to pale in comparison to how 2026 has started off. ICE is currently occupying the Twin Cities and everything is chaos. I honestly feel guilty for taking time to write about music in this moment. I sincerely hope that this article and the music included in it gives you a chance to rest your mind, come up for air, and refocus on the fight ahead. Here are some of our writers’ favorite EPs of 2025.
Read MoreOn “Stay With Me,” K3KO blends swag and vulnerability, exposing the contradictions at the heart of her lyrics.
Read MoreA few short reviews of songs to come out of Minnesota in 2025 that are not available on Spotify.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 12/31/25.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 12/17/25.
Read MoreIt’s the 2025 Melodic Noise Album and EP Considerations list! Check to make sure your favorite Minnesota release is on the list.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 12/10/25.
Read MoreWith an album like Save Room, Critterthing takes you into an uncensored view of the strength, weakness, courage, fear, struggle, and triumph that you can’t extricate from a genuine queer and trans experience.
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