Spotlighting Minnesota Music from the Basement Up.
And now for something a little different. Often musicians spend a lot of time and resources to create visual experiences for the songs that really mean something to them. So why not invite artists on to the podcast to dig into those music videos?
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 11/11/26.
Read MoreNamed after both the band’s “patchwork of ideas and influences” as well as “a description of the rolling hills of the Palouse,” One Big Quilt’s music is just as warm as their name sounds. Vertical Farming, their debut album, released on September 18th and “was recorded entirely live in one frantic weekend.”
Read MoreUsually 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.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 10/28/26.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 10/21/26.
Read MoreAre 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.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 10/14/26.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 09/30/26.
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