Reckless Ones – Self-Titled EP – Review by: Kaleb Bronson

Review by: Kaleb Bronson

Minneapolis’ own trio of rhythm, rebellion and rockabilly, the Reckless Ones, are back with a thumpin’ self-titled EP to swing everyone into the summery rock-n-roll drag races.

Review: Wolf Lords

By Kristine Volovsek

Although I had heard a few of the songs already on the radio, for unknown reasons it took me a long time to get around to listening to Wolf Lords in its entirety – almost two months after it was released. It just wasn’t the right time for me to listen to it. However, getting tasked with this review ended up being just what I needed to help me get through a tough time. The universe works in mysterious ways like that. I firmly believe that music can help heal, and I continue to gravitate toward Wolf Lords with every listen.

Review – Regal Treats – Gimme

By Nick Habisch

The genre of “Garage Rock” has always been one that’s hard to pin down. Ranging from the simple, noisy sounds of groups like The Seeds to the more mainstream sounds of The Who , or even the more modern sounds of The Black Keys, this genre spans lots of sounds, but generally involves distorted guitars and vocals that push the limit of what could be considered singing.

Review – Dichotomy – Nocturnal

By Kami-O Betzina

A Robust Soundtrack

Alex Kauffman told Ben Weise of The PostBulletin he was influenced by the violins in a televised version of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, you can definitely hear it in his band; Dichotomy’s latest, Nocturnal.

Review – Katy Vernon – Before I forget

By Nick Habisch

There’s not many ways to explain Minnesota’s recently chaotic weather patterns: Snow, rain, warm weather, then more of the same. It has been off the wall in terms of predictability, but with the wet, cloudy days comes an opportunity to really appreciate the albums that wouldn’t seem complete in the bright shining sun. One of these such albums is from local artist Katy Vernon.

Review – This is Daybreak – Influence/Coincidence

Review By Nigel Carleton

One is tempted to say that Minneapolis band This is Daybreak has a sense of humor. After all, their bandcamp page proudly proclaims that they are, “5 dudes who use star power to create new universes”. However, on their first full-length release, Influence/Coincidence, the band has ostensibly serious intentions of creating beautiful music that is unique, haunting, and growing. This is Daybreak has every possibility of becoming local big names, and they earn that right on their new album.

Review – The Broken Bicycles – Physics of Sound

By Kristine Volovsek

Minneapolis based indie-rock band The Broken Bicycles has greatly evolved and changed since their acoustic-duo inception in May of 2010. Currently, the band consists of Turkeyes Laffity (lead vocals, accordion), Thomas Maddux (vocals, guitar, ukulele, banjo), Kelsey Wefald (percussion, drums), and Jason McLaughlin (vocals, bass). Released on the Old Fashioned Records label, Physics of Sound is the band’s 4th album.

Review – The People Say Fox – Glowcap

By: Nick Habisch

In today’s oversaturated globe-encompassing music scene it is hard for a band/artist to break out of the ocean of music that exists because of the Internet. Duluth-based The People Say Fox are a band that is poised on the edge of breaking into the open, and their newest album Glowcap is a solid, if not spectacular effort by the four-piece.

Review – Fathom Lane – Down By Half

By Becca Martin

Awkward. That is what I feel after listening to the latest LP release by Fathom Lane. I own that emotion as I experienced the band live recently and was not wowed. However, I really like what the bare bones, vintage if you will, recording to tape technique accomplished in the studio. This old school way of recording evokes an earlier but very resonant and brooding sound.

Review – Youth at Large – Students

Review By Rich Horton

When first hearing the name of the band Youth At Large, I immediately thought of a young raw punk band. I was totally wrong on that account and was pleasantly surprised with the musical and refreshing offering, “Students”.