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BRANDON PULPHUS "GIN & TONIC" MUSIC VIDEO

March 23, 2020 by Andrew Perrizo in Video Premiere

A song and video about a lot more than just gin and tonic, Brandon Pulphus’s new video not only covers who they are and where they’ve been, but also what Minneapolis is all about.

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March 23, 2020 /Andrew Perrizo
Brandon Pulphus, Gin & Tonic, Hip-Hop, Rap
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BANDCAMP RELEASES 3/20

March 20, 2020 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review

Bandcamp 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.

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March 20, 2020 /Andrew Perrizo
Music to Defeat COVID-19, Bandcamp, Double Grave, Joe Bartel, Psalm One, The 4onthefloor, Black Pollen Project
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BEN NYLEN PRESENTS: THE SET LIST MARCH 19 - APRIL 9

March 19, 2020 by Andrew Perrizo in The Set List

BEN NYLEN PRESENTS: THE SET LIST MARCH 19 - APRIL 9

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March 19, 2020 /Andrew Perrizo
The Set List
The Set List
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KING BROWN "KING BROWN EP" REVIEW

March 16, 2020 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review

Ostensibly 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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March 16, 2020 /Andrew Perrizo
King Brown, King Brown EP, Rock, Blues, Alternative
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ZAQ BAKER "SHE'S NOCTURNAL" MUSIC VIDEO

March 13, 2020 by Andrew Perrizo in Video Premiere

An ode to the night owls, Zaq Baker released the video for "She's Nocturnal," a song telling a brief glimpsing into the lives of three women who struggle to get out of bed before noon.

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March 13, 2020 /Andrew Perrizo
Zaq Baker, piano, She's Nocturnal
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ICEBLINK "CARPET COCOON" REVIEW

March 10, 2020 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review

Iceblink’s new album “Carpet Cocoon” follows the path of their previous EP self-titled “Iceblink,” released back in 2017. With a sound that reminiscence ambient and experimental music from the 70’s, the main composer, Lynn Avery, likes to define as “bedroom new age.”

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March 10, 2020 /Andrew Perrizo
Iceblink, Moon Glyph, Carpet Cocoon
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THE NINE-45 SHOW PRESENTS: THE SET LIST MARCH 5 - MARCH 26

March 05, 2020 by Andrew Perrizo in The Set List

THE NINE-45 SHOW PRESENTS: THE SET LIST MARCH 5 - MARCH 26

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March 05, 2020 /Andrew Perrizo
The Set List
The Set List
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GOWNS "THE HOLLOWS" ALBUM REVIEW

February 28, 2020 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review

Reminiscent of the “The” bands of the early 2000s, Gowns’s upcoming EP “The Hollows” achieves a sound that is simultaneously nostalgic and fresh. John Bair’s crooning vocals immediately stand out over the often echo affected guitar from Evan Willie and Eric Wagner, the tight but groovy drums of Zach Reiff, and the grounding tones of bassist Brian Wagner.

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February 28, 2020 /Andrew Perrizo
Gowns, The Hollows, Alternative, rock, Pop
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Sx3.H.W.A (STUFF SOMEONE SHOULD HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT) #1: DARREN SIPITY "WEAKENED WARRIOR"

February 21, 2020 by Paul Thorson in Album Review

Sometimes dope content doesn’t get the coverage it deserves upon its release. No one swoops at the chance to cover something worth talking about. An un watchful eye or timing may be to blame. Whatever the reason, I started this series to highlight dope projects that never had a write up; but should’ve.

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February 21, 2020 /Paul Thorson
Darren Sipity, Weakened Warrior
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KITTEN FOREVER / HYPE MA’AM / SCRUNCHIES / PARTITION / RIGBY - MOON PALACE BOOKS - 2/15/20

Moon palace books
February 20, 2020 by Jack Buckholz in Show Review, Photo spread

We sent our photographer Jack Buckholz to an awesome punk show and birthday party at Moon Palace Books. Check out his amazing photos below.

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February 20, 2020 /Jack Buckholz
Kitten Forever, Hype Ma'am, Scrunchies, PARTITION, Rigby, Moon Palace Books
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