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eP 617 Bethany Larson & The Bee's Knees Nov 04, 2026

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It was a full house! Bethany and all three of the Bees Knees (Chris, Alicia and Sara) joined us in the cozzy confines of our studio to dive deep into the band's latest release, Love & Lust & Settled Dust. We talked about everything from recovery form trauma, addiction, etc to performing with one's heroes to what actually goes into making an album. Every member of the band was truly delightful. Enjoy!

Ep 616 Emmy Woods Nov 03, 2026

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MN singer/songwriter Emmy Woods returns to talk about her latest records and her upcoming gigs. She has a monthly residency at The White Squirrel and the 331 Club. She's eloquent and funny and a powerful performer. We highly recommend going to see her live. Enjoy!

Ep 615 Petula Maude Oct 28, 2026

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Eddie and Petula (Petula Maude) met at School of Rock St. Paul. Despite their obvious youth, they have a natural, polished sound that belies their age. Amazing! Their new 3-song EP, COLOR TV, drops this Friday, and features two songs by Karl Sundquist, who also joins the discussion. The big EP release show is tonight at The Amsterdam. The kids are alright! Enjoy.

Ep 614 Holly XO Oct 27, 2026

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Holly XO is a St. Paul-based singer/songwriter with a big week ahead! Here debut solo effort, Dear Holly, comes out this Thursday 10/29. That same evening will see the release celebration at The Hive Collaborative. Check her out! Cheers!

613FIN Oct 22, 2026

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Ep 612 Oct 20, 2026

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Now, more than ever, we need Cindy Lawson. Armed with shiny new armor-piercing EP called Long Live The Resistance!, Cindy is more than ready to get you fired up this election season. Come rally around the future at here release show this Saturday at Cloudland! Here, we talk about the songs, the movement and the need for every single one of us to do everything that we can for our friends, our families, and ourselves. We also rock the fuck out. Viva la Resistance!!

Ep 611 Jim Walsh Oct 14, 2026

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Lifelong Minneapolis Southsider Jim Walsh is a chronicler. Through his music, his writing...always documenting and celebrating this amazing place we call home. This time, he brought along his stories, his insight, and his latest record, One Brave Thing by Jim Walsh and The Dog Day Cicadas. We could have talked for hours. Enjoy!

Ep 610 Emily Bjorke Oct 13, 2026

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WowwowWOW!! Emily Bjorke is a force!! Bright, articulate, and incredibly talented, she's gone from humble teenage beginnings in SheRock SheRock to writing the WNBA theme song for CBS, and so much music-making in between! Formerly of Last Import, Emily has a release show in the Entry this Thursday, 10/15, for her brand new solo album, which drops the following day. Check this one out!!

Ep 608 Hilary Yoder from Wren & Wilde Oct 06, 2026

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Hilary Yoder (Wren & Wilde) stopped by for a great conversation and some hauntingly lovely folk music from W&W's new album, Serial Dreamers. We talked about her life in music, the album release show on Weds 10/7 at Icehouse, and she even brought her guitar for a live acoustic treat! Lovely! Enjoy!

Ep 608 Harlow Oct 01, 2026

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Local band, Harlow joined us to give us a taste of their fantastic new album "Dumb Luck". You know when you hear a band ascending? That's what's happening with Harlow. Des, Sam and the rest of the band will be at Mortimer's in Minneapolis Friday night to release their new album. Good luck!

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