Over the past 20 years, Sven-Erik Olsen [currently based in Minneapolis] has done it all – power pop, big band jazz, noise, bluegrass, musical theater – everything, that is, except strike out on his own: until...
Demolition Means Pro...
posted by Stuart Morrison
BJ Bonin and Mike McCloskey became Demolition Means Progress in late 2011, having toured together since 2000 (as The Underthings). Grant Martin joined in 2013 to complete the lineup, and they have an ongoing collaboration...
The Persian Leaps: S...
posted by Stuart Morrison
The Persian Leaps began as a phrase singer/guitarist Drew Forsberg doodled in a notebook margin in college. He recorded music as The Persian Leaps for years, but until recently, his songs didn’t see the light of day. In...
Spoons and Chopstick...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Spoons and Chopsticks are a band from Erk River MN, and have spent two years recording their debut album. Check the links below for more information, including the YouTube link which is an hour long stream of the whole...
Tin Drum: Into The W...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Tin Drum are from St. Paul, MN, and feature Steve Hillson on Trumpet, and Garth Anderson on drums, guitar and vox. They say of their music: “We’re not sure who we sound like. Morphine? Herb Albert? Herb Albert...
Vampire Hands: Poor ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
The Album Skull Judge, from which this is taken, is a Split 12″. Side A is by Vampire Hands. Side B is by Daughters of the Sun which is not available digitally. Vampire Hands are a prodigal artifact of the thriving...
Chester Bay: Get Fre...
posted by Stuart Morrison
The title track from their recent album on reapandsow, Inc by Chester Bay from Minneapolis, MN Chester Bay is a melting pot of rock n roll influences. They combine Blues roots with catchy hooks creating an appealing...
