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.
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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"
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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"
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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.
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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"
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Sorry for the typos:
Beatbynajwa
Andy Hanson
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"
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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.
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Planer "The End EP"
Oceanographer "Deep Sea Diver"
Shrive "Leach"
Sophie Hiroko "to the core"
Soulkeeper "Join Us In Creating Excellence"
Stellala Bea "playing for Tips EP"
sugarcoat "this is all normal"
Two Weeks Past Never "Glitterbomb!"
Waking Hours "Blank Stare"
Zippy Laske "Zippy Laske"
Honorable Mentions:
A Sunken Ship Irony "Tangled Smoke"
Bathtub Cig "you can smoke if it's hospice"
@Crushcard.bsky.social "The Plan"
Father Melissa "Xxn00bpwnerxX"
Fumbler "The Desert Ethereal"
honeygirl "Chrysalis"
Jackson Atkins "Expectations"
Mayfly Moon "The Creature"
Andrew's Favorite EPs:
SLDG "...Of My Own Design"
townsquaremassacre "three songs"
Bunny Blood "Was It Me?" & "Watercolor"
@Dollchasermn.bsky.social "Unseam the Rich"
Sonic Sea Turtles "EVERYTHING IS CALM"
Eldest Daughter "Cactus Magnet"
Sarah's Favorite EPs:
Eldest Daughter "Cactus Magnet"
D.C. Leonhardt "The Greenway Sessions (Live)"
Oceanographer "Deep Sea Diver"
Astronomy Town "Lamps"
Poison Ivy and the People "Robot Ghost"
@Conzemius.bsky.social "Of the Water"r
Alexandra's favorite EPs-
@CarefulGaze.bsky.social "one day you will let this go"
@grooveslimy.bsky.social "Battle Songs of the Revolution"
@Dissociate.bandcamp.com "Fractured Remembrances: Music from the Play"
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.
22.01.2026 23:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0If ICE is breaking the law can you citizen's arrest them since the cops won't?
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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.
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Please stay safe.
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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
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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.
06.01.2026 21:07 — 👍 46 🔁 28 💬 2 📌 1ICE agents have terrible taste in music.
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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!
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No! I have never in my life, not once wanted to save to OneDrive. I'm begging you, please stop asking...
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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"
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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"
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Can someone please explain to me how George Bailey not existing caused Mary to need glasses?
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Happy whatever holidays you celebrate!
Here is an exclusively Minnesota holiday playlist for your traveling and winter themed festivities.
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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"
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