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InIrie – Three mice and a blind cat – Band Profile

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By Eddie Chisham

Profiling InIrie – a three-piece band from St. Paul

Aaron Ohnsorg was late enough to practice that if it were a job interview he wouldn’t be considered, but if it were a party – it was perfect timing. Greg Siganos and Erik Christianson were eager, yet not quite foaming at the mouth when he arrived, but they were excited enough to turn their usual slow strolls into bolting up the stairs. [Read more…] about InIrie – Three mice and a blind cat – Band Profile

Review – Jonathan Rundman – Look Up

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By Clara Tsac

Jonathan Rundman’s latest release, Look Up, is a bright piece of indie pop for blue days. With an 80’s big-band music feel, the album draws diverse inspiration from vintage rock, folk music, and Rundman’s own voyeurs into Scandinavia.  Throughout the work, there’s an omniscient storytelling quality that brushes each song with an ethereal feel. Perhaps this is because Rundman serves each message with a side of humor. From the darker material like “Painter,” to feel-good songs like “Flying On A Plane,” he avoids the trap of taking himself too seriously, a pitfall of much indie music. [Read more…] about Review – Jonathan Rundman – Look Up

Listen – Jones – Texas Pete

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This is an exclusive track “Texas Pete”  from Jones, who’s new album is coming out in April, with a release show at Lee’s Liquor  Lounge on April 10th.

Here is a previous article Rift did on the band – Jones – at Memory Lanes.

http://jonesrock.com/