Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.
Your seventh favorite Hip-Hop person might bump a few places in the coming weeks. Going into the last leg of the tumultuous year of 2020, Nur-D has been keeping busy despite the setback of no live shows. Despite the handful, Nur-D has delivered impeccably with two new albums, 38th and Chicago Avenue.
Read MoreReed Benjamin channels his inner Santa in his newest video. With a oven full of cookies and a bag full of swag, Reed and his Santa counterpart intfltrale and get buck in the kitchen. Whilst dropping a whole bunch of Holiday references, he also hints at some new releases. Get in Reeds bag and get into the holiday spirit with this bop of a Christmas Song.
Read MoreA transplant from various parts of the East Coast, A.K.A Kobi has brought a certain energy and style that throws a proverbial refresher in the culture of our local music scene. With a heavy, but crisp cadence, Kobi hits you with dense lyrics that at times provoke a sense of emotion and thought all while having a new-generation East Coast feel with a little sprinkle of the old school.
Read MoreAfter a 7 year hiatus, the two brothers and emcees Skydro and M.I.S.T.A LEGACY make a comeback in major OG fashion. With 15 tracks nearly reaching an hour in play time, the Born Hated “Double Distilled: Happy Hour” is anything but brief. With 5 different producers over 15 tracks, Skydro and M.I.S.T.A LEGACY keep a consistent sound in the instrumentation throughout whilst sharing mic time with balance.
Read MoreI’ve been struggling with what I want to say about this record. I want to say something brainy and interesting but simply put, clever quips are unnecessary because “Talking on Couches” is just a great record.
Read More“Love You More” is a blissed ode to the pure pleasantries caught between the lips of two lovers. The song contains no ounce of pretension; it exists simply to exalt the simple, nearly-impossible-to-pinpoint moments of happiness that add up to the continuum of a positive relationship.
Read MoreHey, remember live music/concerts? Here is a review of the last show I attended pre-Covid-19 that for some reason never ended up getting published until now.
Read MoreImagine yourself on a perfectly sunny day cruising down the highway with the windows down and the music cranked to 11. Now imagine the feeling of hanging out with your best pals after school, eating nachos, blasting your favorite songs and singing along wildly as you forget your worries and soak in the moment. That comfort and familiarity of the simple pleasures of life is at work within this album, and it grabs you from the first song and doesn’t let go until the very last notes fade away.
Read MoreIt begins as a somber ballad about a failing relationship. It’s sad and poignant and beautiful. Each track on the record is its own little story, and the band does a great job at not letting themselves get stale. Thank You, I’m Sorry aren’t chasing fame and fortune, they’re just three friends who wanted to have fun and do something they enjoy together.
Read MoreLast month, André Mariette released a short, but very sweet Lo-fi inspired beat tape “Somber Summer.” With 5 tracks clocking in at just under ten minutes, there are many glossy layers to unravel in the production.
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