Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.
Liz and I cover new releases and release set to drop. We also talk about our Melodic Noise Livestream Fundraiser this Friday, April 2nd. To highlight the long-awaited release of “LATENITEHOOPTYMUSIK” I recover a year-old interview I did with Ajani Abstrakt last March before COVID-19 compelled Ajani to delay the release of the Album.
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Read MorePray For Nothing clearly captures a moment that is fraught with conflict and distrust. Born from a time and place of massive upheaval and civil unrest, this album is the embodiment of rage that many have felt boiling deep in their souls.
Read MoreOne of the busiest artists in the Twin Cities recently added to his growing number of EPs. Reed Benjamin released “RXB” on February 22. Initially set to drop on Valentine’s day, Reed chose to forgo the February 14th release date in favor of an 8-day delay in order to fine-tune the final mixes and tracklist.
Read MorePsalm One’s new video "Anxious, Nervous and Imperfect" is an affirming jab at growing up and confronting the glamourous despair of show business.
Read MoreLanue manifests feelings of simple delights and triumphs and also warns about overcomplicating things that we truly cherish.
Read MoreJustin Courtney Pierre’s new EP, An Anthropologist On Mars, is deep and dynamic. It gives a snapshot of an internal search for meaning and purpose in a seemingly barren wasteland. JCP manages to squeeze a vast progression into a measly 12 minutes. Don’t be fooled by the short timestamp, be prepared to stick this album on repeat!
Read MoreGrowing Pains takes you on a personal journey into the trials and tribulations of henni’s transition from youth to adulthood. Like any good story, the project features a protagonist who has faced a conflict and experienced personal growth. henni’s smooth-sounding melodic vocals serve as a constant throughout the entire project and make it incredibly easy to groove to.
Read MoreWhen it comes to creating a vibe for a music video, many artists struggle to find a happy medium between creatively fresh and boringly stagnant. But with a choice video filter, a pair of trusty Birkenstocks, and some sweet dance moves Sweet and Lonely, the solo project of Minneapolis musician and producer Nick Elstad, managed to strike that exact balance.
Read MoreIiickyb0iii assemble a unique sound in this album that I can only describe as “Futuristic Noir Southern-style Trap.” Trunk-rattling bass licks and spasmodic hi-hats coupled with the sinister, but pearlescent synth hits sound like they’re from decades past this. Both g00db0iii and Prizzy Icky each bring a unique voice that compliments the chaotically clean instrumentation.
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