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Video – Morosity – Time

Morosity has released this very cool stop-action video. This band is what you could call progressive alternative rock. Is that a thing? Many textures and dynamics to the music. A little dark, but in a good way.

Find Morosity on Spotify.

Video Created by Heather and Jesse Albrecht at Evensong Studio – https://www.facebook.com/EvensongStudios

Video – Catbath – Check Byways

My god, this is a fun musical romp. Catchy, infectious – super cool! Have some fun with Catbath.

They have limited edition pink vinyl, plus more songs at – https://catbath.bandcamp.com

Video – Porcupine – Lifetime

Check out the new video from Porcupine – from their latest album – What You’ve Heard Isn’t Real

They are on tour as well – plus opening for Bob Mould on Saturday, March 30th at The Palace.

See tour dates and more here – https://www.reverbnation.com/porcupineband

Fifteen years of Rift – Should that be all?

It’s coming up to fifteen years of Rift being around in one form another. There have been starts and stops, big ideas and rebirths. Many writers, editors, helpers, artists, etc. have helped out over the years, and for them, I am greatly appreciative.

The view from here has been great watching musicians, bands and local artists explode into something fantastic. There are also those who came and…

Article – Boots to Pavement- Getting Out There in the Age of Awkward

‘Tis the season to get out and be merry but sometimes there are barriers to doing that. The biggest barrier to anything being ourselves. To go out into the cold winter world, shrug off that coat of self-doubt and push through it made all the more difficult if you are walking into a venue alone, in a new city.

This is a true story but the names are changed to protect the innocent.

I went to a…

Video – Greta Ruth – Sweet Pace



There is something to be said about raw and experimental music. It can have more energy and emotion. Greta Ruth’s debut EP The Quiet While seems to embody this. Recorded all at one time, no overdubs or edits which suits the music well.

A new single called “Sweet Pace” which has a video shot in Super 8, fits with what Ruth is trying to achieve artistically and stylistically. Check out the video…

Listen – Martin Devaney – Mistakes Were Made

Plaid on Plaid by Martin Devaney

Martin Devaney is back with a new release, actually a couple of new releases. In September he released the raw, acoustic-driven Good For Now. He is releasing the band driven Plaid on Plaid with a show at the Turf Club.

Devaney doesn’t stray too far away from his everyman’s rock sound and after more than eleven releases, (as a solo artist and in bands) he proves…

Video – Sister Species – Star

Sister Species is orchestrated quirky indie pop music. Well mostly, there are some songs with more straightforward arrangements on their new album Heavy Things Do Move. It’s nice to get emotionally lost in songs, feeling like you belong there and fitting right in.

They are celebrating the release of their new album with a show at The Cedar Cultural Center along with the unique folky voice of Lena…

Video – Rich Mattson and the Northstars – EZ Rider

Rich Mattson has been rocking Minnesota for a long time. The first time I saw him play was with The Glenrustles, the early 90s at The Whole Music Club.

They stood out, in a sea of noisy punk and grunge back then. Well, they were a little grungy, but they were mostly just good rock. Think Neil Young or Kurt Vile before there was a Kurt Vile.

This is a new song, from an upcoming release Totemcoming…

Interview – Celebrating Albums and Friendships – Vicky Emerson & Mother Banjo

How to see two stand out artists in their respective fields of Folk and Americana music in one evening? Simple, just head to The Hook & Ladder this Friday, November 2nd, for Mother Banjo and Vicky Emerson‘s dual album release show. A real treat as both artists are consistently putting out grade A material and these albums–Eyes On The Sky & Steady Heartrespectively, are no exception. Mother Banjo…

Listen – Elle PF – Perennial Bygones

She Wrote It by Elle PF

So many layers to this, excellent instrumentation intertwined with engaging vocals. When musical talent connects to original and thoughtful music, it can be magical like this.

Check them out at their release show – Friday, October 19th. with City Counselor and Mike Queenz at The Cedar.

https://www.facebook.com/events/297446104387009/

Article – Where Have All The Punk Bands Gone? Genital Panic Explodes in the Entry

“Where are all of the punk bands?”  (more…)