Keep up with the show in between episodes at instagram.com/localheatmn For the first episode of 2021, I was joined by Minneapolis rock band Distant Edge. we talked about their origins as a band, the challenges of recording in a pandemic, and their new album 'Redlight', out April 23rd

Keep up with the show in between episodes at instagram.com/localheatmn

On this episode, I sat down with Twin Cities artist Reed Benjamin to talk about his new EP ‘Life & Death of the Human Heart’, the 2nd of 12 planned releases for each month of 2020. 

In addition to sharing the motivations and overall recording process for these projects,  he also gives some career advice for newer artists, speaking on the importance of having your own website.

You can keep up with our guest on all social media @ReedBenjaminn, as well as ReedBenji.com

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This week, I sat down with Nick & Osay of The Violet Nines ahead of the band's first appearance in First Avenue's Mainroom. 

We talk about their reaction to landing the gig, how a Violet Nines song comes together 

and most importantly, what ingredients they'd want in a sandwich named after them. 

Keep up with the band on all social media @thevioletnines, and get tickets now for their First Ave show on 11/27 supporting Ike Reiley at first-avenue.com 

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