MINNESOTA (HOLIDAY) SOUND REVIEWS - 12/08/21
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Holidays in Minnesota playlist 12/08/21.
Read MoreJOE BARTEL "ANHEDONIA" REVIEW
On top of running his own series of underground house shows at his venue, the 319 Club and curating a monthly livestream segment through his Bandcamp, the Twin Cities’ own “stateless Minneapolitan” has been constructing his newest collection of original tunes, performing many of them for those who stay late at his house shows, and as a fan, I can report that the anticipation has been palpable.
Read MoreThe Bad Man "90s Kid" Music Video Review
The wild, frenetic energy of "90's Kid" surges through the viewer like a jolt from a live wire. The latest video from The Bad Man, one of Minneapolis’ most driven bands, captures their raucous live performances in visual form. This feels more like a motion picture than a music video - a strange lovechild between Blade Runner and Day of the Dead.
Read MoreMama Rose "Set the Clock Down" Review
Mama Rose’s first studio album, “Set the Clock Down,” revolves around breaking the cycle of marking every passing second and clinging on to what happens in these moments. The 15-track project produces soft, cradling sounds to pave a path of simultaneous grief and healing stemming from intimate relationships and unfortunate events guided by comforting, yet powerful vocals from the artist, psychic, and mother.
Read MoreMINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 11/17/21
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 11/17/21.
Read MoreRising Path's "This Time" Music Video Premiere
Following the 2020 release of the “Rising Path LP,” the titular duo of producer James Adamiak and vocalist Quentdiggy share tots and unleash their inner Rex in the latest music video for the single “This Time.”
Read MoreMINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 11/10/21
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 11/10/21.
Read MoreJOSH SKY "COMFORTABLE, VOL. 1" REVIEW
Josh Sky’s writing shines through in this single. The universal rule of “showing, not telling” is exemplified in this track, with the occasional dialogue being suggested with character-cementing phrase. The writing feels contemporary and reminds one of the R&B pop of yesteryear. Its indie influence rides the coattails of the “blue-eyed soul,” much akin to bands like The Neighborhood.
Read MoreMINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 11/03/21
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 11/03/21.
Read MoreMINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 10/27/21
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 10/27/21.
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