Spotlighting Minnesota Music from the Basement Up.
I’m officially baptizing Sister Species as the Slipknot of chamber pop! For those of you who don’t know what I mean by that, Sister Species flouts the traditional three or four member line up, much like Slipknot, and instead has seven awesome musicians. All these individuals combine to create a compositional sound that is full and lush, and just plain good!
Read More“Nowhere is Safe,” a title that sums up the anxiety and fear most inhabitants of planet Earth are feeling right now, is a darker and grungier turn for the typically more pop-synth rock Admiral Fox. Released in April, the “Nowhere is Safe”’s five tracks seem to swell with anxiety until the penultimate song “Pictures of Drones,” then dial up the cynicism with a cathartic release on “So Proud.” Without knowing it Admiral Fox provided my pandemic experience with a perfect soundtrack.
Read MoreThe dynamic duo of the Prime & P.M. recently dropped “Creatures from the Basement,” on the first of April. If you don’t know which is which; Zaximus Prime is the mischievous, but bluntly charming emcee that acts as the narrator for this little tour of the dark and dingy basement of two hip-hop abominations. Jake P.M. the producer/DJ takes care of the soundtrack for this 8 track, 33 minute tour.
Read MoreGarage rock is not generally an avenue for sonic exploration. The rules of the game are simple and straightforward. 1) Be loud 2) Play fast 3) Wear your bleeding heart on your sleeve. Numerous bands dating back to the ‘60s have made their name following these three rules.
Read MoreLazenlow’s new LP “Pretty Dark” shows us a more evolved Lazenlow than their previous EP’s ‘Rich Kid$’ and ‘w/a/v/e/s’, released almost a year ago which. Lazenlow defined their style with “w/a/v/e/s”, but on “Pretty Dark” they allow themselves some tweaks on every song.
Read MoreNow, for those of you who know me through my writing and my music might be perplexed that I’m writing about a project under my group's moniker. Minnesota Cold has evolved in the decade of its existence. A product of boredom and isolation of the stixxx in rural Minnesota, MC grew into a wide umbrella for a couple “nameless” artists.
Read MoreLike the saying says: “Better late than never.” That saying is fitting for the late-in-life emcee Uncle-T. Hip-Hop gave Uncle T a second shot at success and notoriety in the fleeting moments of youth.
Read MoreOftener have their heads in the clouds. Although their pillowy strain of -gaze rock draws inspiration from countless rougher and rawer sounds, this Minneapolis four-piece filters their songs through the internal monologues of a head lain down for bed.
Read MoreBandcamp is waiving fees for today in an effort to help artists hit by COVID-19. We will recap as many as we can throughout the day.
Read MoreOstensibly named after a deadly Australian Outback snake, Minneapolis two-piece King Brown loose a fevered hunger with the unhinged attack to match. In the vein of many notable blues based duos, Alex Ashmun pulls double duty, singing and riffing over drummer Aaron Esnough's propulsion.
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