The Melismatics' songs aren't simple at all. They're intricate, jumping from one thought to another, and yet, they're easily adaptable to the most conservative of ears. This, of course, i
Two Harbors is not just a city in Minnesota, it's also a hard working rock band from Minneapolis. Gimme Noise caught up with them as they were preparing to release their new album, Make It Alri
The onset of the digital age has brought about profound changes in the ways people interact and do business in the music industry. As listeners increasingly flock to digital downloads and file sharing so too increases the volume of available music for consumers. This has left many artists and PR people scratching their heads and [...]
We've got high hopes for this cryptic new band.

Photo by Nina Berman Art For Obama Someone asked me a few weeks ago why I was voting for Obama. Simply, I put it like this: He envisions the kind of future that I want for my kids. There's been lots of talk about change by both candidates and lets face it: regardless who you may vote for, either candidates chances of getting to any significant change in the first couple years is going to be challenging. The immediate consequences of change under Obama will be social, cultural and historical - [...]
This month WXPN and The Current in Minneapolis are showcasing some of the coolest and best new bands on the local music scenes from each city. The Music Exchange will feature both Philly and Twin Cities bands each day on each station's airwaves and in podcasts, however you can discover all these bands on our web site here. Today The Current introduces you to Ed Ackerson Ed Ackerson has been the
Minnesota Music - Ed Ackerson's "Flashes of Light" from his new self-titled solo album. Originally from MPR: The Current Song of the Day on November 15, 2007, 11:00pm