Spotlighting Twin Cities' Music from the Basement Up.

Katy Tessman "Turnbuckles" Album Review

August 18, 2025 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review

Have you ever met someone and instantly you get this feeling like you have met before? There is a safety and familiarity about them. Upon first hug, it feels like you have hugged a million times before. A comfortability that hasn't had time to develop but is just there. It's a rare and strange feeling but this is how I feel every time I hear Katy Tessman’s voice. There is something very soothing and grounding about her music and what she vocally brings to each track.

Nina Luna "Restless Romantic" Album Review

December 23, 2024 by Danielle Mueller in Album Review

When I listen to Restless Romantic I get this feeling that we are listening to a page straight out of Nina’s diary. Her most personal, most present self expressed through her greatest strength- creating music.

Gramma "EAT" Album Review

July 08, 2024 by Cameron Christopherson in Album Review

EAT is a triumphant display of sonic experimentation that sacrifices nothing in the way of catchy songwriting, and builds the artistic identity Gramma has been building for nearly a decade.

Andy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - July 2024

July 02, 2024 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review

It’s July and honestly when will that rain stop. We know we need it, but we will also need concerts to stop being rained out and roads to stop flooding. While we’re waiting for the water to evaporate check out the great mix of original music I found for this month.

Andy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - June 2024

June 10, 2024 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review

June is here, the Timberwolves continued a Minnesota tradition, and outdoor live music is back! Hope you have been able to catch some shows. I have done my due diligence of digitally digging through the Internet for some more fantastic original music from our great state —enjoy.

Psylo "Transit"

May 13, 2024 by Cameron Christopherson in Album Review

Psylo’s new EP Transit, released on December 8th, 2023, encapsulates the best of Minnesota indie rock music. The trio is composed of guitarist and vocalist Mark Idstrom, bassist Nicky Steidel, and drummer Dan Crist, each of whom display the full range of their talent on this record. The band's explosive live performances, coupled with the refreshing and appealing songwriting displayed on their debut EP, “Painting With The Sun,” granted Psylo a sizable cult following and regular audience at local performances. With the release of Transit, the band has shown no signs of slowing down.

Andy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - May 2024

May 06, 2024 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review

The warmer weather is back with more rain than we had all last summer, and the return of outdoor live music. While everyone else seems to be still consuming the new Taylor Swift record and debating Kendrick Lamar VS Drake, I’m filling that void of some new indie music from our great state. It’s got rock, country, and a whole lot more!

Amanda Grace "Give Me Away"

April 18, 2024 by Danielle Mueller in Album Review, Concert Review, Video Premier

Do 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.

Album Review: SURGEON "PETUNIA"

April 11, 2024 by Andrew Perrizo in Album Review, Concert Review, Video Premier

Deathcore 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.

Floodwater Angel "Dungeon Crawlers (Guide to the Cool)"

April 08, 2024 by Danielle Mueller in Album Review, Concert Review, Video Premier

I 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.