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Listen – Charlie Van Stee – Slo Mo Jaz Hands

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Review – Heart of the Heart – Separate From the Animal

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Rachel Burnham

Eau Claire-based Heart of the Heart released their first EP Separate From the Animal in June of 2014, delivering 6 tracks. With their hauntingly raw lyrics, Heart of the Heart confronts some dark truths, along with incorporating some intoxicating electric guitar and saxophone. Their indie rock vibe has a familiarity to it that moves you and makes you think.

Separate From the Animal could make anyone feel the deep pangs of self-destruction, loathing, and vulnerability – all in one. It has a bit of everything – from deeply personal ballads like “Minneapolis, Minnesnowta” and “Heart, Liver, Skin” to the infectious chorus of “Seven//Separate from the Animal.” [Read more…] about Review – Heart of the Heart – Separate From the Animal

Review – Carey Keavy – Distant Lands EP

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By Clara Tsac

Carey Keavy of Twin Cities band Faun the Flame delivers a 4-track solo project full of heartbreak and smoky vocals in new EP Distant Lands. A blend of soft solo guitar and band music, the EP at times is a bit unpolished, but redeems itself at the end with the touching closing track, “Who Am I.” Keavy’s voice is reminiscent of a young Fiona Apple, hitting just the right note of melancholy and mischief in the sanguine ballads. [Read more…] about Review – Carey Keavy – Distant Lands EP

Review – Al Church – Next Summer

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By Kelsey Simpkins

Walking into the Amsterdam Bar & Hall a few weeks ago, I was convinced that either I had ended up at the wrong venue, someone had forgotten to tell me it was 70’s night, or they had slipped me some real nice drugs. But in reality, none of those things were true; it was just Al Church on stage, performing songs from his latest release, Next Summer. [Read more…] about Review – Al Church – Next Summer