Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.
One Man’s Story is a concept album recently released by Grant Glad & the Soo Line Loons. The album follows the life and experiences of a central character created by Glad as an homage to real men from his own life growing up in Minnesota, with song lyrics that ring true to these men’s lives (and details fictionalized to protect the innocent).
Read MoreDo you ever get the feeling that you should just hop into your car, turn your phone off and start driving with no GPS, just your intuition leading the way. You grab your favorite snacks (pizza flavored Combos and cool ranch Doritos obviously), fill the gas tank up and go. The only real question is what do you play on the radio. This is where Amanda Grace should come into play. When I played her first song “Give Me Away” I was instantly transported to my car with the windows down on I-94 or maybe it was 35W. Pushing the gas pedal a little too angsty while the Twin City skyline fades into the rearview mirror.
Read MoreDeathcore is in an interesting spot in the year 2024. There’s been a resurgence over the past 4 (or 5?) years going on that has been really great for the genre. One thing I’d attribute this to is the increasing importance in the role of the producer. Oftentimes in deathcore, these producers are also band members that write and play the music, but I’d argue that we’re seeing a growth in the role of the producer in this sector of heavy music.
Read MoreI adore how Dungeon Crawlers (Guide to the Cool) plays with rhythmic changes, it gets you amped and then it takes it down 50 notches. It becomes molasses, letting you hang there until it musically smashes a guitar right in front of your face. The lead singer is never the lead, it's never the same voice. It's like opening a box of cracker jacks and never getting the same prize.
Read MoreWalking into the ballroom I was captivated by the lights that glowed bright behind the stage, Eagles #34 was such a cozy and inviting venue. This was the Melodic Noise Media benefit show for the She Rock She Rock organization. She Rock She Rock empowers women, girls, non-binary and trans individuals through the power of art and music. The benefit show raised $457 for this great organization. It was heart warming to see the community come together to support this amazing organization.
Read MoreOn the evening of December 8th, 2023, bugsy (and friends) took to the 7th St Entry stage in celebration of their newly anticipated EP, “Now I Spend All Of My Time Alone”. I was lucky upon my arrival to have secured a spot front and center, as I had just received word that they officially sold out the show a few hours before doors.
Read MoreYou wouldn’t know Bob Mould was playing a solo electric set. There was just this massive wall of sound coming at the audience. It was so on-point and direct. He was a one-man wrecking machine. Super engaging with the audience, gracious and funny. The Turf Club is just a stone’s throw down the street from a music store (now a hair salon) where Husker Du started out—playing in the basement after the store closed for the night. And a little south is Macalester College, where a young Bob Mould went to college.
Read MoreThis 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 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.
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