Do you have a 1991 Halloween blizzard story? Drop it in the replies! I'm working on a project and might use part of your story as inspiration.

October 3 is National Buy a Swifty a Coffee Day. They'll need it after listening to the new album all night.

Reviews by Alexandra: The International Treasures "Last Regret" Field Hospitals "In The Corner" @carefulgaze.bsky.social "one day this will let you go" HandsomeMidnight.bsky.social "Hold Steady" Zoe Grigsby "Ruby" Annie and the Bang Bang "Apocalypse Kiss" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

2011: MCR ticket to 3k capacity venue: $38.45 Ticketmaster fees & taxes: $3.45 Fed min wage: $7.25 2025: MCR ticket in nosebleed section at baseball stadium $143.50 Ticketmaster fees and taxes $25 Fed min wage: $7.25

North Star is a record unafraid of vulnerability, of beauty, of speaking plainly about things most people keep buried. Kaitlin Cassady weaves her own experiences into melodies that feel both personal and universal. Read Katy's first review! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/kait...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Fortunate Suns "River" Jackson Atkins "Rodney Mullen" Glass Eyes "Faceless" Zaq Baker "PETULANT" Nobody from Nowhere "The End" Deep Dark Lake "Waltz of the Wolves" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

The band Kiernan just released their debut full-length, "Always, I Love You", Andy had Laura on to talk about her journey, several songs on the album, her work with Twin Cities United Performers, and even some soccer talk. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mni-...

The album "Spiritual Anguish" is expansive; even on multiple listens I was surprised at how it continues to unfold. It’s a testament to @Eudaemon.bsky.social ’s songwriting, apparently a band effort. Read Justin's first review! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/euda...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Grant Vague "Tell Me What to Believe" Twisted Pigeon "Fabric Soup" @Durrymusic.bsky.social "Start a Band" Poor John Candy "La Dee Da" Two Weeks Past Never "Just a Crush" Oister Boy "Slip and Slide" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

On Birth Order's new album "Albatross," their sound is a type of noisy, melodic hardcore, with a foot in the metal camp, a dash of punk n’ roll, and a little bit of a tender side. Check out Matt's first review! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/birt...

Is there a private Discord that Minnesota musicians can use to network and set up concerts?

Incredible write up and review of Ricardo Papaya. Symptones Summer never ends!

Find out why Dani thinks @thesymptones.bsky.social's new EP "Ricardo Papaya" is like a buffet. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/the-...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: @ClosedCityTerror.bsky.social "Teflon Idiot" Meezy<3 "Past Life" Eldest Daughter "Cactus Magnet" Faux Pseudo "Temptress" Fly Over States "40 Stripes Minus One" Tony Ford "Old American Way" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Poison Ivy And The People divulge existential confessions across three songs that crash through sonic boundaries and narrative conventions. Read @Jimbyron.bsky.social's first album review! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/pois...

Remember, today was won not given.

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: @AmeenTaahir.bsky.social "A Better Tomorrow" Record Prophets "Honey Bea" Skippy Stone "Small World" @anitavelveeta.bsky.social "Show and Tell" Fragged Out, Jay Row "Stabbed In The Back" Bunny Blood "Clown" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Within 15 seconds Andy had his first internal ‘Whoa” moment while watching the Devon Worley Band’s new music video for “Up On The Mountain." Read his full review to find out why! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/devo...

From the outset, @riversinclaire.bsky.social's “four friends say nothing” presents an identifiable and replicable sound, melding influences of modern psychedelic with titans of (what is now considered) classic rock. Read Ellie's first album review! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/rive...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Shrive "Targeted Sleeper" Poliça "Dreams Go" Lost in January "Poison" Backgrounds "Cold Harbor" Dom Rivers "Too Far" Barbed Wire Bat "Bottom Line" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

After listening to @victoriouskaty.bsky.social's new album Dani is convinced that Katy has the answers to how the universe works and that she should be our next president. Read Dani's full review of "Turnbuckles"! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/katy...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: SLDG "Skeletons" DaboFlai, Ypg moneymac "Cold Blood" The Weeping Covenant "Serotonin" Oceanographer "Deep Sea Diver" Atomic Lights "I'm Okay" sugarcoat "stalemate" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

We need to talk about Taylor Swift's war on the sleep schedule of swifties. Making an announcement at midnight and getting them all excited is not good for sleep hygiene.

Happy SkA-ugust to all those who celebrate.

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Ramona cuervo "strangers in parks at night" after "GEMINI" @MariaandtheCoins.bsky.social "Call Me When You Get There" Pandelion "One Last Time" Kung Fu Hippies "Shelly Lee" Ryan Holweger "Dehydration" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

It didn't take long after hearing Jennifer Marie's voice that Andy knew he wanted her on the podcast. And what a great decision it was. Check out the latest episode of the Melodic Noise Insider Podcast! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mni-...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: League Two "People Pleaser" Tandy "No Love Lost" @MajeAdams.bsky.social "17" YEV "Motherless Child" Devon Worley Band "Someday Soon" Riffin' Griffin "Gotta Catch 'Em All" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Stay safe.

Now it´s time for Part 2 of Andy's interview with Eli Hoehn. They talked about the formation of The Quantum Mechanics, their creative process, and more. It was really insightful learning about how it all came together, and where they want to go from here. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mni-...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Mother Coyote "Eden" Henry Howard & The Six Strings "Buffalo Rock" Paper Beast "Time On My Hands" @dangerclubband.bsky.social "Bad Kinda Fit" @CrowfatherMpls.bsky.social "Boss Fight" The Cameras "Baby Blue" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Do you want to write about your favorite Minnesota musicians? We are looking to add writers interested in every genre to our volunteer team! DM me and we can start the interview.

Songs of the North is back for July and Andy has selected 10 hot tracks to help keep you cool this summer. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/andy...

Andy came across the Minnesota Original Music Festival a few years back, and was curious to learn more. We were excited when the Director Eli Hoehn agreed to come on and talk about the upcoming St. Peter festival. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mni-...

XINA's new EP drops tomorrow, but you can listen to it on MNM a day early!

Since people are boycotting Spotify, what streaming platforms are you listening to local music on?

Metallurgic and transformative, XINA's IRON X is refreshingly daring, delightfully electronic, and unconventionally gothic. Read Alexandra's full review and listen to IRON X a day early! melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/xina...

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Daphne Jane "House in the Hills" The Mood Swings "Hooked" honeygrl "Lillie" Lovehouse "I Am Not Young" Nasty Boys "Enough" she's green "Figurines" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Oh Fuck! 2025 is already half over. If you're a musician from Minnesota that has released an album or EP this year drop a link to the Bandcamp (or Spotify) in the replies.

Here is the dilemma with boycotting Spotify: all the other streaming services are also bad/evil.

I hate that my cat is flinching everytime my neighbors set off more fireworks

Eye surgery today. Wish me luck!

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: FATHER PARANOIA "MIND AT LARGE" Beemer "Afterparty" @Fathomlane.bsky.social "Fire Under Water" Stone Arch Rivals "The One You Want Tomorrow" Desert Object "A Watcher" PRiME & PM "It Is What It Is" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

Holy hell it's hot out! What lake has the best beach to cool off by?

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Chuck Nyberg "Jacket" @fullcatholic.bsky.social "TILT" Fumbler, Orion Riitters "Study" @CouchPotatoMassacre.bsku.social "Burger Time" New Confusion "counting sheep" @wolfbabycup.bsky.social "acceptance" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

It’s not every day Andy gets to spend an hour with one of the greats of the MN music scene, and Dan Murphy did not disappoint. We talked about how he got into music, his time with Soul Asylum, Golden Smog, & The Scarlet Goodbye. melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mni-...

If you're protesting today: Pay attention to your surroundings. Stay safe. Stay peaceful. Help and protect others.

If you're going to protest this weekend: -Stay peaceful and don't take the bait -Pay attention to your surroundings -Turn any data & biometric tracking on your phone off or leave it at home -Don't post pictures with people's faces to social media -If you're arrested STFU and demand a lawyer

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: BlueDriver "Reptilian Eyes" Taylor Robert "Brighter Day" The Power of the Puss "GFDD" Future Babel "The Sky is Falling" MVRROW "Wicked Ways" Turn Turn Turn "Hungry Ghosts" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...

If a cookie has oatmeal in it, it's a breakfast food.

MN song reviews by Alexandra Haynes: Dorbor Wulu "Greet Him" Yung Gravy, James Brown "SUPA GOOD!!!" Giant's Knife "Beyond the Reach of Comets" @Kazaizen.bsky.social "Real Life" Ice Climber "He Deserves Less" Owen McGreevy "A Fool Would Say" melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/mn-s...