MINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 3/5/2025
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 3/6/25.
Read MoreGrowing Pains: Tensions Between Then and Now on Willingdone’s “Bridges Freeze First”
When listening to Bridges Freeze First, you’re getting a glimpse into Rosenberg’s life both as a young adult from Iowa and as the person he is today
Read MoreMelodic Noise Insider Podcast: #18 Elour
We’re back for 2025 and starting with Elour! As soon as I listened through her new album Blood Running I knew I had to talk to her about it. It was an incredibly insightful interview discussing her music journey, creative process, frustrations with the music scene, and more.
Read MoreMINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 2/26/25
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 2/26/25.
Read More"Fairy Goblin" a Story of Queer Magic
On February 22, 2025, 26 BATS! will embark on their first theatrical endeavor as a band, integrating both new and old material in telling a story of queer magic, live at the Southern Theater for one night only.
Read MoreMINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 2/12/25
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 2/12/25.
Read MoreMINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 1/29/25
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 1/29/25.
Read MoreVIAL "DIY OR DIE" Music Video Review + Interview
VIAL got “gross and cold” on the set for their latest music video, “DIY OR DIE.” I asked them some questions about their 2024 and the shooting of this MV. Our interview is featured at the end of this article.
Read MoreMINNESOTA SOUND REVIEWS - 1/22/25
A short review of six songs featured on the Melodic Noise Media: Minnesota playlist 1/22/25.
Read MoreFAVORITE MINNESOTA ALBUMS OF 2024
It’s 2025, and maybe it’s old school of us at this point, but no AI was used to write these reviews. All of these reviews are sincere and straight from our hearts. Maybe they’re not the most eloquent reviews you’ll find, but it’s real people caring about real local artists. And with that out of the way, on to our favorite Albums of 2024! There are some new artists as well as familiar favorites from previous years. Support these artists!
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