MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Spiderlily "Morning Person" Leslie Vincent "Swinging Tattooed Queen" Parker Ellis, Evoke "If Everyone Were Dying" kvsket "1312" High Speed Snowshoes "My Best Friend" The Hollow Doubts "Just an Inch" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Exxe "Simp" Bunny Blood "Mannequins" Hu3s "Run Back" obi., Jems "Hold Me Up" The Tolerables "Optimism" Agnes Uncaged "Philosophy Test" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

"In Lieu are practitioners of extremity, and on their latest full length offering Hooligan, sound as if they are out for blood." Read Matthew Spraungel's first review! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/in-l...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: k3ko, obvdiah "easy" Sensing Agony "Happy Song" @DAENONAUT.bsky.social "Epoch" Kalopsya "Breath of God" Kaleem the Dream "BERNIE" Favourite Girl "Thank You" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Minnesota musicians have responded to the trauma of Operation Metro Surge the way artists often do when communities are hurting: by making music. Read Katy's thoughts on some of her favorite protest songs melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/min-...

Listen. I don't care if it's 40 degrees, I put on shorts and I'm not taking them off until October.

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Jammaz "Enamored" Indigo Onyx, Reed Benjamin "MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE" Cut Rate Clones "Put the Bunny Back in the Box" XINA "indiviDuality" Lost Evidence "Take My Phone Away" DEAD IVY "Transformation of Things" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Clovers Daughter "Pessimist" Andra Suchy "Broken" Too Champagne "Cool Breeze" YYY "M.Night Runner" THR333 "Runaway" Slash Fire "Falling" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

There’s so much going on in Ungrateful Little String Band "Tired of Being Relevant" folk-punk powerhouse album that one write-up cannot even do it justice, but Lucas does their best to explain why they love it so much. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/ungr...

I'm helping book this event, please DM me if you are interested in performing. We need 2 more family friendly artists for the event. Juntos Podemos Mutual Aid Fundraiser Thursday April 23, 6-9 pm Arbeiter Brewing, Minneapolis

THE TOP 100 MINNESOTA ARTISTS OF ALL TIME RANKED!!! (YOU'LL NEVER BELIEVE WHO WE PICKED FOR #1) I can't believe Prince wasn't #1 on this list! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/apri...

We’re back! Kicking things off for 2026 our host Andy Ellis sat down with his good friends the Devon Worley Band. Andy chatted for nearly 2 hours with the band about a whole range of things including their most recent project Burn the Dawn. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mni-...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: @vialband.bsky.social "SCORPIO MOON" Jane October "Rush" Rich Mattson and the Northstars "Not the Answer" Erik Brandt "Cruel Spring" Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg "Wishing Well" Dilly Dally Alley "That Secret Thing" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Hell Yeah!

Who has released music in 2026 for me to check out? (Minnesota only)

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Lydia Liza "What the Fuck Were You Thinking" BirdCop "Put Me Down" _hellofriend.wav "pleasedontbreathe" Halfway Down "Dead Inside" Garden Glow "Where The Hell Were You?" Kostnatěni "Jaw of the Oppressor to the Curb” melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Hope everyone is staying safe today. ❄️☃️❄️

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Father Melissa @goodluckry.bsky.social "All The Food Is Poison" Alison Wilder "The 90's" Honeybutter "SWIM" honeygrl "HE LIKES A GIRL !!!" True Green "Falconry" @twainlo.bsky.social FoxyBrownSkin "Public" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

On “Blick Back” Essjay The Afrocentric Ratchet transforms the past into lyrical smoke signals. Throwing shots at old flames and rivals, turning scars into souvenirs, all from within a clustered mart universe that we dive into through a periscope lens. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/essj...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: vitulina "Wasting Time That I Don't Have" Geremiahhh "everything//exotic" @10orfewer.bsky.social "Space Station Mir" The Funny Papers "What I Meant To Say" @Conzemius.bsky.social "Library" Fine Dials "Spectator Mode" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Do you have a bunch of merch from an old band/project sitting in the back of your closet? Can I have it? DM me if you're interested in unloading some of your old merch for a project I'm trying out.

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Pain Portal "Halls Of Poison" Mayfly Moon "Tomorrow" Products Band "Y'all Tower" The Morning Kings "Funky Soul" The Very Bad Days "Devil's Door" @ThomasAbban.bsky.social "Superstar" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

There’s a narrow space between waking & remembering, where the fire within you has to be rekindled to unleash a new version that lies within. This liminal space is where Shahid’s “Progression” echoes from, playing as a visual metaphor in grayscale. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/rz-s...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Basketball Divorce Court "do it girl" Bathtub Cig "Pour Me" Beebe Gallini "Hey Honey" BlueDriver "Dedicated To You" @oncemoreautumn.bsjy.social "Places" MASSICKURTHADON100 "STILL GROWN ROSES" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Zippy Laske "Late Bloom" #$AIKU, JuneTheKid "God Speed" Safir, Aida Shahghasemi, Beabynajwa "Act I: That Which We Won't Become" @AirshipCaravan.bsky.social "I Remember" Andy Hansen "Roots" Joe Bartel "The Wire" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Last week we wrote about our Favorite EPs, this week we focus on our Favorite Minnesota Albums of 2025! Take a break and recharge with a bit of positivity. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/fav-...

For those not wanting to click through and read the article, here are our Favorite EPs of 2025.. I'll tag the artists so you can follow and support them.

If you've put out a song about the current occupation happening in the Twin Cities please DM me, especially if you're donating the money raised from it.

If ICE is breaking the law can you citizen's arrest them since the cops won't?

2026 is going to be a long fight. Pace yourself, and if you're able, take a break and recharge by taking a look back at our Favorite MN EPs of 2025. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/fav-...

Please stay safe.

unicornriot.ninja/2026/ice-age... A large crowd has assembled in a vigil for Renee Nicole Good, killed earlier by ICE on Portland Avenue in Minneapolis. Will provide further coverage as able tonight.

It is now confirmed from multiple sources that ICE shot a legal observer dead on Portland in Minneapolis between 34th and 33rd street. The victim is dead

If you can't do IC3 Watch, there are so many other ways to plug in: Providing rides & groceries for impacted families; fundraising; making hot drinks & food for rapid responders; providing somatic support; interpreting; & so much more.

ICE agents have terrible taste in music.

In the music video for "stay with me" k3ko plays the clingy lover role without shame, exhausted but hopeful, still believing love is close, even if it’s just out of reach and probably on "Do Not Disturb." Check out Patrick's review of k3ko's video! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/k3ko...

No! I have never in my life, not once wanted to save to OneDrive. I'm begging you, please stop asking...

So much great MN music was released last year and not all of it was on Spotify. Here are a few of Katy's favorites from YouTube. @t2j2d.bsky.social "Gimme Some Time" @bassheavii.bsky.social and Lucas Rollo "Owie" Clayton Ryan "Dopamine" Laura Hugo "Radio" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

MN song reviews by Katy Tessman: Mati "still fed" Sawtooth Witch "The Hustle" Clover and the Bee "Love Song #6" @mariaandthecoins.bsky.social "Say It's Over" Step Rockets "Talk" Ted Hajnasiewicz "Love Song for Dusty" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Can someone please explain to me how George Bailey not existing caused Mary to need glasses?

Happy whatever holidays you celebrate! Here is an exclusively Minnesota holiday playlist for your traveling and winter themed festivities. open.spotify.com/playlist/1mc...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Sophie Hiroko "sucker punch" @thesymptones.bsky.social "Wind Up Toy" Giants Knife "Godfall" @buckbuckbuckles.bsky.social "if I Had a Dime" @anitavelveeta.bsky.social "Anything to Sell a Ticket" Samuel Wilnur "Social Security Number" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

In case you missed it we released our 2025 Albums and EPs list on Friday. It's a list of all the albums and EPs released by Minnesota musicians. Check to make sure your project is on the list and if it's not please DM me so I can add it.

It's that time of year again! Check out our 2025 Album/EP Considerations list. Make sure your project is on the list! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/2025...

MN song reviews! @DollChaserMN.bsky.social "Bleed Out" @MarkMallman.bsky.social "Velvet Vampire" ...andi found a way "beside you" @annixo.bsky.social "Asshole" Thieves for Kings "Did my back hurt your knife?" @grooveslimy.bsky.social"They Came from the Sky!" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

On their latest album, Save Room, St. Paul jangle punk outfit Critterthing blend harmony and dissonance with wide-spanning dynamics ranging from the intimate to the guttural. Read @jimbyron.bsky.social 's full review of Critterthing's album Save Room. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/crit...

List of Lovers is snapshots taken without retakes: raw, candid and emotionally precise. @AmandaBPerryMusic.bsky.social sings with the conviction of someone finally telling the story as it actually happened. Read Katy's full review of List of Lovers. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/aman...

If your more into podcasts, check out our latest episode on your holiday travels!

No matter where you're traveling to, take Minnesota with you! Listen to the all Minnesota playlist that's perfect for long road trips or airport layovers!

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Fiona Hayes "heartbreak" @Nurdrocks.bsky.social, The Lioness "Drive" townsquremassacre "a one and a two..." Future Babel "Big Bang" Christina Sophia, Rich Deams "Neutrality" Good Trouble "You Helped Me (Helped You)" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...