Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.
Doyle Turner is one of those “y’all gather round” artists. This was evident right away when I saw him perform for the first time at the cozy, intimate 318 Cafe in Excelsior, Minnesota. And it’s just as prevalent on his new album, Sweet, Difficult Sounds.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 12/21/22.
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Read MoreOnce you hear Amanda B. Perry’s voice on My Time you won’t forget her. If Cher had gone down the intimate singer-songwriter route, Perry is who she would sound like. Her vocals are as deep as the sound of the piano keys she strikes through much of the record, and she doesn’t let up.
Read MoreListening to Buttah 3, the new album from Brandon Pulphus and produced by BigAGotEm, I get the same excitement as hearing Ludacris, Eminem, T.I., Jay-Z, and other artists who introduced me to Hip-Hop. Buttah 3 has a similar energy they all brought to their music, but stands out with its own distinct voice.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 11/09/22.
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Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 10/26/22.
Read MoreLike many artists in the past two years, Minneapolis veteran emcee Christopher Micheal Jensen had an artistic drought of sorts. The collaboration and atmosphere of live shows withered in the COVID winter, along with many beloved venues we used to call home passed somberly in the cold night.
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