Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.
A completely instrumental album and Marshall’s first solo effort, Octocopter might be described as an organ-powered, rollicking blend of funk, rock, jazz fusion, and psychedelics, but then you’d have no idea what it sounds like. Simply put, Octocopter is a display, a demonstration both of Toby Lee Marshall’s mastery of his instrument and of the range and sheer ability of a Harmon organ.
Read MoreThe 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.”
Read MoreI’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
Read MoreSeptember 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.
Read MoreA riveting emotional journey, Ber deals with the fallout from a terrible relationship while immersing herself in a fanciful cookery adventure.
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreGreta 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.
Read MoreKate 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.
Read MoreMay 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!”
Read MoreThe 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.
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