Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.
The talent just keeps revealing itself. Whether it’s a new MC, a hard rocker belting his soul out, a group of women creating some of the best Americana, or a cancer survivor penning a song to those who have survived their own struggles, our great state is full of artists making original music. Hopefully this list continues to help you discover your new favorite.
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Kelley Smith released her debut EP Moon Child after her 40th birthday. For some, that may seem like a late start in this world where everyone seems to be trying to “make it” as fast as they can. But everyone knows being an artist is a never-ending journey.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 3/1/23.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 2/22/23.
Read MoreMore proof we are incredibly lucky in Minnesota having such amazing local bands.
Read MoreIt’s gray, it’s very, very cold and as people take down their lights and decorations, and trees get tossed into the back alleys of the Twin Cities, the world seems bleak. So certain types of music just hit different this time a year.
Read MoreSemisonic celebrated the Current’s 18th Anniversary with a second sold-out show at First Avenue and support from Chastity Brown.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 2/8/23.
Read MoreThere’s a ton of talent in our lovely (yes, even during the sanity-testing winter) state across all genres. So I wanted to curate a playlist that highlighted 20 songs from 20 different Minnesota artists each month, and establish the list as one the general public can turn to for homegrown talent. And maybe the artists themselves will discover someone they want to collaborate with.
Read MoreSinger-songwriter journeyman Dan Israel has been honing his craft for years. He’s got the physical catalog to show for it. And while he could have gone to Nashville or Los Angeles to pursue having his name in bright lights at the Ryman Auditorium or the Hollywood Bowl, he stayed in the land of First Avenue and the Turf Club.
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