Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.

Sloppy Bluesy Shanties: The Del-Viles’ Danceable New EP

September 25, 2023 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review, Concert Review, Video Premier

The Del-Viles’ latest EP, Daydreamer, condenses rock music down to the essentials - and does so extremely well. Self-described as “skeleton dance lessons from French pirates,” the three-piece garage band’s catchy guitar riffs are infectious, and the gravely vocals bring an edgy twist. As the band’s bassist, Gabs Semansky says, “I like to think of the three of us as some silly guys out at sea dancing along to some bluesy shanties. Sloppy bluesy shanties.”

Minnesota State Fair 2023 Concerts and Music !!!

September 12, 2023 by Dan Michener in Album Review, Concert Review

I’ll admit it: I am not a big Minnesota State Fair enthusiast. I will go, but usually just one day; but it’s hard to beat the music. For Minnesota music lovers, the State Fair offers more than any one person can enjoy. In fact, there were a lot of bands and performers I missed. So this is a brief overview of the people I saw and the music I enjoyed

Andy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - September 2023

September 05, 2023 by Andrew Ellis in Album Review

September is here as well as the blazing heat. Luckily I was able to find some more music to help you through these last days of summer, and into the beginnings of a crisp autumn. There’s some punk rock, R&B, doom metal, and more.

Ber "Slutphase" Music Video Review

July 18, 2023 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review, Concert Review, Video Premier

A riveting emotional journey, Ber deals with the fallout from a terrible relationship while immersing herself in a fanciful cookery adventure.

Andy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - July 2023

July 10, 2023 by Andrew Ellis in Album Review

It’s already July! We’ve been enjoying about a month of outdoor music, and discovering all the new sounds our talented music community has to offer. I got some laid back rockers, women who have had enough, those at peace with who they have become, and more.

Everyday is like Sunday: An Evening with Greta Ruth at the 7th Street Entry.

June 26, 2023 by Dan Michener in Album Review, Concert Review

Greta opened the night for Kate Malanphy and to say it was perfect would be an understatement. The right sound, tone, inflection and warmth in Greta’s voice completely lulled the crowd.

Kate Malanaphy Takes Us Along Their Journey of Self-Awareness, Reflection, and Actualization with “Rock”

June 06, 2023 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review, Concert Review

Kate Malanaphy’s “Rock”, takes us along their own respective journey of self-awareness, reflection, and actualization, in a way that as listeners, makes us ponder our own.

Andy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - May 2023

May 08, 2023 by Andrew Ellis in Album Review

May is here! So is warmer weather (to stay, we hope) and more great music from the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Some are from old favorite artists of mine and others I discovered through the magic that is social media and thought, “Yes! Need!”

Andy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - April 2023

April 10, 2023 by Andrew Ellis in Album Review

The snow has come and gone yet again, but luckily the new music discovery doesn’t stop either. There’s some new 90s-inspired but current sounding alternative rock, some quality R&B from a very prolific artist, some escape-ready ambient music, and so much more. The hardest about these list is cutting down to just 10 songs.

skipperwizard "wizard I"

March 30, 2023 by Andrew Ellis in Album Review

From gentle guitar melodies and fuzzy vocalization, to underlying synthesized moments that lead into total distortion, Liam Armstrong, otherwise known as skipperwizard, has created a soundscape of a world that is entirely their own.