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Melodic Noise Insider Podcast: #35 Aly Dyg

November 02, 2026 by Andrew Ellis in Podcast

Usually our episodes discuss an artist’s most recent album or longer project, but on this episode Andy chatted with Aly Dyg about her series of singles she’s released through the first part of 2026 up to “Everythings a String,” which was released at the end of July.

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November 02, 2026 /Andrew Ellis
indie pop, Singer-Songwriter, alt pop, aly dyg
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MINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 10/28/26

October 28, 2026 by Alexandra Haynes in Weekly Playlist

A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 10/28/26.

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MINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 10/21/26

October 21, 2026 by Alexandra Haynes in Weekly Playlist

A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 10/21/26.

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October 21, 2026 /Alexandra Haynes
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Melodic Noise Insider Podcast: #34 Colin Scharf (of Silver Summer)

October 19, 2026 by Andrew Ellis in Podcast

Are you ready to feel that last bit of summer as Fall settles in? We got your fill as host Andy Ellis talks with Colin Scharf, lead singer of the Mankato-based group Silver Summer.

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October 19, 2026 /Andrew Ellis
indie pop, Singer-Songwriter, alt pop, Mankato music scene, Silver Summer
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MINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 10/14/26

October 14, 2026 by Alexandra Haynes in Weekly Playlist

A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 10/14/26.

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October 14, 2026 /Alexandra Haynes
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Melodic Noise Insider Podcast: #33 anni xo

October 05, 2026 by Andrew Ellis in Podcast

We know we’re a little late on getting this episode to you, but we promise it’s worth the wait. Our host Andy Ellis sat down with anni xo and crew at their rehearsal space for an in-depth chat about their creative journey, their most recent record SOMETHING PROFOUND, and more.

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October 05, 2026 /Andrew Ellis
Minneapolis music scene, indie pop, Singer-Songwriter, alt pop
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MINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 9/30/26

September 30, 2026 by Alexandra Haynes in Weekly Playlist

A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 09/30/26.

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September 30, 2026 /Alexandra Haynes
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The Rat that caught the Cat: Toilet Rats New Album is the Triumph We Need Right Now

September 25, 2026 by Roman Constantino in Album Review

On June 26, Toilet Rats released Black Cats into the sewers of the music world, unleashing a brand of synth punk that walks the line between socially conscious and blissfully absurd.

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September 25, 2026 /Roman Constantino
Minneapolis music scene, Toilet Rats, Punktoberfest, Black Cats, Synth Punk, Scuzzpop
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MINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 9/23/26

September 23, 2026 by Alexandra Haynes in Weekly Playlist

A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 09/23/26.

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September 23, 2026 /Alexandra Haynes
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MINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 9/16/26

September 16, 2026 by Alexandra Haynes in Weekly Playlist

A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 09/16/26.

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September 16, 2026 /Alexandra Haynes
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