Local Music News

JAM Live Music Arcade – Features Many Local Artists

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Yes it’s true, JAM Live Music Arcade is a music video game, and yes it does use one of those Guitar Controllers (recommended, not required) — but before you start groaning and moaning and rolling your eyes, there are some … Continue reading

Video: Mod Sun – Happy as F*ck

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Is Mod Sun the biggest local hip-hop star nobody is covering? With literally 50,000 combined twitter and facebook followers, ahem I mean Friends, and nearly 1 million total youtube views, and loads and loads of other fans on live video … Continue reading

Video: John Mapes – Rut

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This is the type of song that gets stuck in your head randomly for no other reason than its complete honesty, and having that certain combination that makes up a great song. For John Mapes fans, Rut is probably not … Continue reading

Album Review: Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles – Heat

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Heat is the fourth full release from Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles, and after a couple of years in the making.  The album was written primarily by Lucy Michelle during the 2010-2011 winter — and if you take a moment … Continue reading

Video: Inukshuk Pass – You Lost Me Somewhere

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It’s not often we’re recommended a new band and then immediately find such passionate fans saying things like “Best Female Songwriter!” or “My Favorite Band Ever!” — this is the kind of thing we love to see though, and more … Continue reading

Ecid releases newest video from Werewolf Hologram

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Ecid first showcased his new video for the track “Surprise Yourself” this last friday during his premier show at Hell’s Kitchen. It appears that these days teaming up with director Adam Dunn is the perfect recipe for taking a music … Continue reading

Video: Toki Wright – This One (Free Verse)

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Hot off the press, Toki Wright releases a second video off his FADERS mixtape — A free verse over Diamond D’s “This One” instrumental. Download the complete FADERS mixtape for FREE @  http://soultools.bandcamp.com Video directed by Adam J. Dunn.  

Album Review: Vision the Kid – The Comedown

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The Comedown is the newest release from Vision the Kid, coming off his recent breakout album Lost Summer. The 5 track EP once again has some pretty big shoes to fill. Lost Summer has become a local favorite and has … Continue reading

West of Aldine wants to Make It Right

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Local rock band West of Aldine present a Brand New Video and Song, filmed in the best of conditions, at the bus station. For your viewing enjoyment! For more info ~ http://mplsmusic.com/West-Of-Aldine/  

Album Review: Nightosaur – Spaceaxers

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Spaceaxers is the sophomore album from Nightosaur and it comes nicely packaged with cover art you’d expect to see on a metal album, and a much needed polished feel; both in sound quality and performance. This is almost everything they … Continue reading

The boy who cried Howler

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If you consider yourself a Minneapolis music fan, chances are you have heard about the latest Howler controversy.  In fact, it doesn’t seem to be Howler doing much talking at all; rather just their frontman, Jordan Gatesmith (formerly of Total … Continue reading

Better Make Room at The Triple Rock

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Original hip-hop heads get your thirst quenched Thursday, May 3rd at the Triple Rock as Steddy P., DJ Mahf and Matthew Sawicki’s Better Make Room tour stops in Minneapolis alongside Orikal Uno, Nobuddie, and Tha Mammoth. Steddy P.’s album, Better … Continue reading