Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.
2025 was a shitshow, but seems to pale in comparison to how 2026 has started off. ICE is currently occupying the Twin Cities and everything is chaos. I honestly feel guilty for taking time to write about music in this moment. I sincerely hope that this article and the music included in it gives you a chance to rest your mind, come up for air, and refocus on the fight ahead. Here are some of our writers’ favorite EPs of 2025.
Read MoreTo quote Keith Harris, final music editor for City Pages, “I too have noticed it was a hard year.” Music has made the suffering this year more bearable, even though it was one of the hardest-hit industries. It would be truly impossible to try and list all of the projects we’ve enjoyed this year, but here are just a few of our favorites.
Read MoreBetween the warm familiar voice, relatable lyrics, and soulful harmonica; this EP makes you feel like you're living the simple life on the prairie. It just feels good.
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