Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.
This EP shows an immense amount of maturity, growth, and collaboration amongst all members both sonically and emotionally. Everyone involved in the making of this project (producer, mixer, and recorder Abe Anderson included), I hope feel incredibly accomplished. I personally feel really lucky to have been able to enjoy bugsy’s music since their inception, as well as consider them my friends.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 11/15/23.
Read MoreWhen I first heard Molly Brandt’s debut album, Surrender to the Night, I knew I had to talk to her. Her vocals effortlessly pull you into these stories that will make fans of anyone drawn to country music’s reputation for narrative songwriting.
Read MoreIt’s November and time for some more original Minnesota music. As we get used to fluctuating weather that will supposedly be more consistently cold, I was able to find 10 more original songs from our great Northern land of artists.
Read MoreA short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota Sound playlist 11/1/23.
Read MoreIn her first release since 2014, Dani Erin’s sophomore album, Grow, displays her growth and talent both as a performer and composer. Born of a connection between Ms. Erin and her guitarist, Nathaniel Gillen, this album is no sophomore slump. Erin’s smooth, jazzy singing style and robust vocal tones pair perfectly with the laid-back, funk-inspired guitar stylings of Gillen. Filled out with drums, bass, and keys to form a talented and versatile band, this album is the perfect re-introduction between Dani Erin and music lovers anywhere and everywhere.
Read MoreRob Tossava is a local legend in the Minnesota Punk Rock Scene. Incredibly nice guy. He’s also fighting the Big-C. So, on September 17th, 2023, bands and local musicians came together to raise money for Rob’s struggles and show their support to one of the biggest music fans there is.
Read MoreMy chat with Oister Boy continues here with part 2. We go deep into their creative process on the songs for their debut EP Wycliff St. It’s streaming everywhere now.
Read MoreBetween the dense, intricate layers of sound, the honest lyrics, and the use of a voice note that the artist recorded for his real-life therapist, each listen of Alex Delzer’s album Thoughts About My Loneliness brings something new. Topped with the artist’s genuine passion for his craft, these tracks are a music nerd like myself’s dream to pick apart — but the generally upbeat feel and other-worldly audio effects make for an exciting surface-level listen as well.
Read MoreThis episode is my first time into the mosh pit (not literally, we all know I’d die quickly) of the Minnesota punk rock scene. I had a great chat with Ava, Duncan, and Mark from the ever-energetic Oister Boy.
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