MINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 10/11/23
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 10/11/23.
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Read MoreA completely instrumental album and Marshall’s first solo effort, Octocopter might be described as an organ-powered, rollicking blend of funk, rock, jazz fusion, and psychedelics, but then you’d have no idea what it sounds like. Simply put, Octocopter is a display, a demonstration both of Toby Lee Marshall’s mastery of his instrument and of the range and sheer ability of a Harmon organ.
Read MoreThe Del-Viles’ latest EP, Daydreamer, condenses rock music down to the essentials - and does so extremely well. Self-described as “skeleton dance lessons from French pirates,” the three-piece garage band’s catchy guitar riffs are infectious, and the gravely vocals bring an edgy twist. As the band’s bassist, Gabs Semansky says, “I like to think of the three of us as some silly guys out at sea dancing along to some bluesy shanties. Sloppy bluesy shanties.”
Read MoreI had the pleasure of talking with Brynn Andre for this episode. She just released her first album in over a decade called Honeymoon, which is full of soul-baring pop-leaning songs where she gets honest about marriage, family, and still making time for yourself. We talked about her coming back to music, her approach to her music journey, and so much more.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 09/13/23.
Read MoreI’ll admit it: I am not a big Minnesota State Fair enthusiast. I will go, but usually just one day; but it’s hard to beat the music. For Minnesota music lovers, the State Fair offers more than any one person can enjoy. In fact, there were a lot of bands and performers I missed. So this is a brief overview of the people I saw and the music I enjoyed
Read MoreToday’s guest is Michael Ferrier of Fathom Lane. They just released a record called In the Driftless, and it’s a great listen you enjoy Americana or alt-rock with a dark tone. We had a great chat about his music journey, and then took a dive into many of the songs.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 09/06/23.
Read MoreSeptember is here as well as the blazing heat. Luckily I was able to find some more music to help you through these last days of summer, and into the beginnings of a crisp autumn. There’s some punk rock, R&B, doom metal, and more.
Read MoreI know, you want to make music that's so good, it'll make the entire world groove like a pack of party animals on a Saturday night. You want to be the Beyonce or Ed Sheeran of your generation, filling stadiums and making teenage hearts swoon. But hold up - have you thought about the long game? How long do you plan on being a superstar, and what's your strategy for staying on top like a cherry on a sundae?
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