Music Releases

When a casual recording from a 2020 lockdown unexpectedly goes viral on TikTok, it can amplify the creative destiny of an entire band. That’s exactly what happened with Durry—a group formed during turbulent times that has transformed into a tight-knit collective of family, passion, and DIY ingenuity.

Minneapolis hip-hop has always had layers—storytelling, rhythm, and movement. And within that dynamic energy, Fanaka Nation is carving...

As the temperature rises, so does our demand for a feel-good summer anthem: Enter Tiae. With his debut track 'Fun Times' dropping this...

At just 21 years old, Minneapolis artist Penny Mae is asserting her seat at the MN Music high-table. With industry-level vocals and...

As winter fades away, it’s time to heat up your playlist accordingly… For this week’s WaterWave Radar, we‘re kicking off March with...

From school plays to Spotify plays, few artists in Minnesota have a creative lens like J Ham. Between 5 years in Los Angeles and a...

Hip-Hop fans in Minneapolis may have found a new anthem from local artists FYM Kwelu, King Swank, Kion Rose & OAOJOOO, I know I did. If...

Back when the pandemic first hit, finding motivation was like pushing a boulder up a mountain. With venues closed and studios on...

As we roll into 2022, few rappers in Twin Cities hip-hop have more momentum than Chicago native Rich Pedro. Hailing from the Windy City,...

See how MN rappers Boss Celly and Paul Blaze weaponize their unique chemistry to pave their path to Hip-Hop stardom...

By taking a solo trip to LA for his first Hollywood-style shoot, Minneapolis artist Michael Marceles is going for the throat. Literally....

At just 20 years old, Lakeville rapper ’XW xman’ is going old-man Logan on the 612 Hip-Hop scene. The scariest part? He only started...

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Minnesota native Mark Mbogo, better known as KayCyy Pluto, made waves on Saturday when he announced the release of his newest album, ‘WHO...

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