Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.
Witnessing Mae Simpson and her band live has been on my bucket list for a while. Their debut full length Chandelier & Bloom is a killer album showcasing their musicianship, chemistry, and endless positive vibes.
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 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 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.
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 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 MoreFor me, it usually starts with the vocals. Then it’s how the production and the vocals mix together. And it didn’t take long for Minneapolis’ Lazenlow to win me over, which consists of lead singer Gillian Needham, producer Mike “Ghost Channels” Ryerse, and drummer Mo Bluntz.
Read MoreBen Noble’s music keeps me coming back. And not because I shed tears at the sound of his soprano vocals. His voice is great, but every time I listen to his new record Bitter Work I find something new.
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