XINA's New EP, IRON X, Dropping July 11th 2025
Metallurgic and transformative, IRON X is refreshingly daring, delightfully electronic, and unconventionally gothic.
Read MoreJaw Knee Vee, A Rockabilly One-Man Band
I was lucky enough to catch the rockabilly, one-man band sensation Jaw Knee Vee live on March 28th - he was the headliner to a cheeky Friday night show at The Sydney in Omaha, Nebraska.
Read MoreVIAL "DIY OR DIE" Music Video Review + Interview
VIAL got “gross and cold” on the set for their latest music video, “DIY OR DIE.” I asked them some questions about their 2024 and the shooting of this MV. Our interview is featured at the end of this article.
Read MorePerry Project Interview Gets In-Depth on Creation Process Behind New EP 'Liars, Fires'
Florida native and now Minnesota-based singer-songwriter Perry Project approaches the craft of songwriting like a painter would an abstract work. The songs he writes are audio canvases where he’s always trying to find a way to express an idea differently than he has before. This seemingly chaotic method of creating leaves room for endless interpretation.
Read MoreInterview: Cariah Brinae Talks Influences, Hard Work as an Artist, Full Band Debut
Cariah Brinae’s voice is the kind needed to turn heads among fellow musicians and fans. It’s smooth, steady, and flawlessly fits into any song. More importantly, you’ll know it’s her.
Read MoreInterview: Kelley Smith talks about acclaimed debut EP, 'Moon Child'
Singer-songwriter Kelley Smith released her debut EP Moon Child after her 40th birthday. For some, that may seem like a late start in this world where everyone seems to be trying to “make it” as fast as they can. But everyone knows being an artist is a never-ending journey.
Read MoreSemisonic brings it back home to First Avenue for the Current's 18th Anniversary
Semisonic celebrated the Current’s 18th Anniversary with a second sold-out show at First Avenue and support from Chastity Brown.
Read MoreAndy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - February 2023
There’s a ton of talent in our lovely (yes, even during the sanity-testing winter) state across all genres. So I wanted to curate a playlist that highlighted 20 songs from 20 different Minnesota artists each month, and establish the list as one the general public can turn to for homegrown talent. And maybe the artists themselves will discover someone they want to collaborate with.
Read MoreInterview: Dan Israel talks re-issuing on vinyl and new album 'Seriously'
Singer-songwriter journeyman Dan Israel has been honing his craft for years. He’s got the physical catalog to show for it. And while he could have gone to Nashville or Los Angeles to pursue having his name in bright lights at the Ryman Auditorium or the Hollywood Bowl, he stayed in the land of First Avenue and the Turf Club.
Read MoreInterview: Doyle Turner
Doyle Turner draws you in without even trying to. That was my experience when I saw him perform live for the first time at the 318 Cafe in Excelsior, MN. And it’s not the attitude of “Hey, everyone put your eyes on me,” but more of “Hey, how’s it goin’”?
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