Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.
2024 is here and I am ready for another year of original music from Minnesota. Luckily, I was able to find some more Hip-Hop, rock, our first repeat artist, and more. Honestly there’s plenty out there as long as you’re willing to dig, which I have no issue with.
Read MoreThe cold December weather is here along with our collective groan of it arriving. We really should be used to this by now since many of us have lived here for a while. However, to brighten your mood I’ve found even more artists who will at least be able to warm your soul.
Read MoreWitnessing 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 MoreWith 2023 coming to an end, it’s time to look back and all the albums and EPs that have come out of Minnesota this year. This list is all of the albums and EPs that I could find that were released by someone who is from Minnesota. If your project is on this list it is up for consideration when we write our “Favorite Album and EPs of 2023” article in January.
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 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.
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