Best KQAL 89.5FM Podcasts (2025)

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Maygen and the Birdwatcher 51:47

4d ago51:47

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Boats annnnd!... That’s right! Winona’s annual Boats and Bluegrass festival has rolled through town once again! Did you make it? No? Don’t worry! KQAL has you covered! We were there and recorded these sweet tunes so you can enjoy these epic live shows all semester long! Tonight we have Minnesota’s own Maygan and the Birdwatcher serenading us throug…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Roe Family Singers 54:44

4d ago54:44

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Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; Boats and Bluegrass 2024 has sailed its way to Winona before reembarking on its journey down the mighty Mississippi. But there's no need to be Blue about this Bluegrass because KQAL was there to record this year’s festival for ya, and we will be playing these years boot stomping bands, al…

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Blunt Blade: Forgiveness 56:31

21d ago56:31

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you Forgiveness, the latest album from Winona artist, Blunt Blade. This new album from Blunt Blade combines so many different genres and sounds it’ll make your head spin! But in a fun way, it’s a good thing, just don’t get too dizzy, maybe sit down if you do. So, if you like music, there’s bound to be something on thi…

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Ruben: Plain American 56:16

21d ago56:16

56:16

Tonight, on The Sound we bring you Plain American from the band Ruben straight outta Stillwater MN! Plain American was released back in 2023 but it is such a damn good album that when the opportunity to talk about it came up, we just had to feature it on The Sound. I honestly don’t know how this release slipped by me for over a year, but it did. An…

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Maygen and the Birdwatcher: Leap Year 51:23

21d ago51:23

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Tonight, on The Sound we get into the latest EP from Minnesota artists Maygen and the Birdwatcher, titled: Leap Year. Maygen and the Birdwatcher are an Americana folk/rock group of six talented artists, blessing the ears of every town they tour. They have released several albums since their debut of "Moonshine" in 2021, and the hits keep coming wit…

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Porch Light: Porch Light 31:30

21d ago31:30

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Tonight on The Sound, we feature Minneapolis' own Porch Light with their self titled debut, Porch Light. Original Air Date: 05/14/25 The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.…

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Future Babel: Cyber Sunday 52:51

21d ago52:51

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you Cyber Sunday from Minneapolis recording artist, Future Babel. Cyber Sunday came out in March of 2025 and did not disappoint. Armed with fistfuls of digital ear candy, Future Babel twists up genres like a tornado in a cotton candy factory. From rock to pop to anit-pop to hyper pop, to rocktronic to punktronic to hi…

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Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball: Live at First Avenue 51:01

21d ago51:01

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you the latest album by Gregg Hall & the Wrecking Ball, titled Live at First Avenue. And yes, as the title indicates, it is a live album recorded at First Avenue in Minneapolis. If you’ve ever seen Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball live, then you know that we’re in for a treat. Based out of La Crosse WI, Gregg Hall & The…

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Patrick Lichty: Amilith and 8 Bits or Less 58:58

21d ago58:58

58:58

Tonight, on The Sound we journey into the mind of a madman… hehe, just kidding, or am I…? at any rate, we take a deep dive into some of the musical stylings of Professor Patrick Lichty from the Mass Com department at Winona State University. Two different releases from Prof. Lichty have recently surfaced here at KQAL and we thought what better way …

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Them Coulee Boys: No Fun in the Chrysalis 50:46

21d ago50:46

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you the latest album by Them Coulee Boys, titled No Fun in the Chrysalis. Based out of Eau Claire WI, Them Coulee Boys are local favorites of ours here at the station and beyond. This album is full of heartfelt and love-fuilled stories, along with some foot stompin folk tunes! The Americana folk band was started by So…

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Unicycle Michael: Dancing Around 45:07

21d ago45:07

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Tonight on The Sound, we bring you Unicycle Michael from La Crosse, WI with his latest album, Dancing Around. Original air date: 04/30/25 The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.…

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Don't Cha Know with Isaac Sammis of Mid West Music Fest 47:23

2M ago47:23

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Isaac Sammis, the new Creative Director for Mid West Music Fest 2025 join KQAL's Doug Westerman and Bill Stoneberg to talk about the upcoming festival in Winona, MN. Original Airdate: 04/28/25 Culture Clique is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultur…

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Clare Doyle: Stranger 47:58

3M ago47:58

47:58

Tonight, on The Sound we get into the latest EP from Minneapolis artist Clare Doyle, titled: Stranger. Clare Doyle is an Americana/country artist who burst on the scene in 2023 with a string of singles that made quite an impression with audiences across the state and beyond. And judging from this latest EP, Stranger it doesn’t look like that moment…

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RADDERDAZE Ten Year RADIVERSARY Part 2 1:32:02

3M ago1:32:02

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Legend has it that this story we are about to dive into was started 10 years ago with a three act bill, some sharpied band sketches on a two-color flyer, and a name at a place with no name. Legend also has it that any genre was and still is fair game, nothing is out of the question. And if you’ve ever been to a Radderdaze show at No Name bar here i…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Clare Doyle 56:07

4M ago56:07

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Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performance…

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RADDERDAZE Ten Year RADIVERSARY Compilation Retrospective 52:27

4M ago52:27

52:27

Long long ago, in a bar not too far away, and idea was born. An idea to include Elvis impersonators, kid bands, and live VHS directed dance workouts alongside local up and coming bands and scene staples. An idea that may not have been the best idea, but it was an idea, nonetheless. It was an idea that used two-colored flyers with sharpied band sket…

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RADDERDAZE Ten Year RADIVERSARY Part 1 1:09:05

4M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Legend has it that this story we are about to dive into was started 10 years ago with a three act bill, some sharpied band sketches on a two-color flyer, and a name at a place with no name. Legend also has it that any genre was and still is fair game, nothing is out of the question. And if you’ve ever been to a Radderdaze show at No Name bar here i…

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Dante DeGrazia: Pe The Weople 49:38

4M ago49:38

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Tonight, on The Sound we talk with Dante DeGrazia about his newest album Pe the Weople. DeGrazia known for playing in bands such as Sleeping Jesus and Texas Toast shows off his creativity and work ethic in this October 31st release. This album forces its listeners to step out of their comfort zones discussing topics such as education, consumerism, …

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Gregg Hall: Exit 222 1:01:03

4M ago1:01:03

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you an exclusive look at the new album by Gregg Hall, titled Exit 222. The album will be available this Saturday, Oct 26 2024 as Gregg plays a release party at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts here in Winona. Based in La Crosse, WI, Gregg Hall is a local staple playing his brand of country and americana with hi…

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Clickbait's ANGRY EMOJI 40:56

8M ago40:56

40:56

Tonight on The Sound, we indulge in the world of memes translated into music by WSU professors Dr Davin Heckman and Dr Talon Memmott, or otherwise known as by their band name, Clickbait. Clickbait is a project that started off in roughly 2015 translating popular memes into something musically spectacular. Tonight, Dr Memmott joins me as we discuss …

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Nerd Nite 38 Part 2: Voter Turnout 33:01

8M ago33:01

33:01

Pick up your glasses and put on your glasses because today on Culture Clique, we're bringing you a part 2 of 3 series the 38th Nerd Nite hosted at the No Name Bar. Nerd Nite is a monthly event hosted for nerds, by nerds, with drinks. This event was put on by WSU Professors Dr Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr Emily Ruff where three candidates get 15-30 minute…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Ironstill 53:53

8M ago53:53

53:53

Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performance…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Heiruspecs 53:38

8M ago53:38

53:38

If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by St. Paul hip-hop veterans Heiruspecs! Heiruspecs is a live hip-hop group that have been pounding it out for over 10 years! That’s right, over 10 years! And by live, we mean…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Landon Conrath 51:11

8M ago51:11

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If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by up and coming indie pop extraordinaire, Landon Conrath. Hailing from Minneapolis, Landon started his musical career beating the skins, until he decided to try his hand at s…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: My Grandmas Cardigan 59:29

8M ago59:29

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If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by area favorites and Rochester’s own, My Grandma’s Cardigan. If you like grandma’s and think sweaters are a girls best friend, then oh boy are you in for a treat. Kick yer sh…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Neverwreck 33:15

8M ago33:15

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If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by Neverwreck out of Chatfield, MN. Neverwreck is a band of young musicians that are making quite a commotion and their performance at MWMF 2024 was no exception. Like a train…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Eleanor Sievers 49:15

8M ago49:15

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If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by Eleanor Sievers. At only 16, this young singer songwriter has taken her hometown of Rochester by storm and shows no sign of slowing down if her performance at MWMF is any i…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Beet Root Stew 48:19

8M ago48:19

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If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, the always delicious, Winona faves, Beet Root Stew. Beet Root Stew is a roots band with their roots in Winona, MN. Beet Root Stew/the band is sometimes on hiatus with memb…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: TimisaRocker 48:50

8M ago48:50

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If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Minneapolis band TimIsARocker. Fronted by vocalist extraordinaire, Tim, this group of maniacs are ready to rock out ‘til the clocks out. Ya know, like ‘til…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Yonder 39:11

8M ago39:11

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If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Minneapolis band Yonder. Fronted by vocalist/violinist Hattie Peach, this group of musicians are ready to take it, and you, to the next level. This group i…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Radium Girls 41:32

8M ago41:32

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If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Radium Girls. This Winona based band, made up of three wonderfully talented women, played its third ever show at this years fest. Though this band is new i…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Chutes 44:29

8M ago44:29

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If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Chutes. This Minneapolis based band was started by singer songwriter Ryan Kemp as a solo project. As of of 2022, Chutes has grown to become a six member ba…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: WAISTED 29:35

8M ago29:35

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If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Winona’s own, WAISTED. Although WAISTED is a newer band, the members of WAISTED are no strangers to the scene. Marcus Jones, Connor Stern…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Odd Prospect 35:09

8M ago35:09

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If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, we were there to catch the action for ya! Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Odd Prospect from Minneapolis Minnesota. This power trio caused some serious headbanging from the crowd at Peters Biergarten with their use…

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Nerd Nite 38 Part 1: Broken Things 32:45

8M ago32:45

32:45

Pick up your glasses and put on your glasses because today on Culture Clique, we're bringing you a part 1 of 3 series of the 38th Nerd Nite that was hosted at the No Name Bar. Nerd Nite is a monthly event hosted for nerds, by nerds, with drinks. This event was put on by WSU Professors Dr Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr Emily Ruff where three candidates get …

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Art Exhibition with Julia Kopperud 18:01

8M ago18:01

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Today on Art Beat we speak with local artist Julia Kopperud who recently had an exhibition at No Name Bar and has completed a mural at Two Fathoms Brewing here in Winona. Julia is a visual artist specializing in acrylics and mosaics, but her creative energies don’t stop there. Julia also dabbles in many other mediums, and I’m not talkin’ fortune te…

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Open Mic with Dougie Padilla 24:59

8M ago24:59

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Today on Art Beat we go the Blue Heron Coffee house, and indulge ourselves in the poetry by acclaimed Minnesota Artist and Poet Dougie Padilla. Dougie who identifies as half Norwegian, half Mexican, and half cowboy spends most of his time creating expressive art and writing poetry in his studio in Pepin Wisconsin. He has also done everything from h…

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Great River Shakespeare Festival 2024: Set Design 25:45

8M ago25:45

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Today on Art Beat we share with you an in-depth look at the marvelousness of the theatre! The globe theatre if you will. As we take you back to the 16th century to talk with the artists and creatives behind the 2024 Great River Shakespeare Festival. Todays guest, scenic designer Leah Ramillano shares with us her process of designing a set, how she …

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International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Talan Memmott and John C.S. Keston 20:11

8M ago20:11

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Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition, on the campus of Winona State University. The International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital arts and digital media. This year’s confe…

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International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Laura Shackleford & Patrick Lichty 23:39

8M ago23:39

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Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition, on the campus of Winona State University. The International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital arts and digital media. This year’s confe…

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International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Jon Malis & Rob Wittig 20:30

8M ago20:30

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Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition which ran from June 27th to June 30th 2024, on the campus of Winona State University. International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital ar…

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International Digital Media & Arts Association 2024: Davin Heckman 21:18

8M ago21:18

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Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 iDMAa Conference and Exhibition which ran from June 27th to June 30th 2024, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa or the International Digital Media and Arts Association was founded in 2004 by a collection of 15 universities, under the goal of talking about and communicating new ideas and dev…

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Valors: Play of Fools 1:25:52

9M ago1:25:52

1:25:52

Tonight on The Sound we bring you some Minnesota Rock from Minneapolis Band Valors with their latest album, Play of Fools, that was released June 14th 2024. Valors has had quite a few Incarnations, but Play of Fools will be the second album released by this garage punk band. Tonight we sit down with the founding member of the band, Ian Valor, and d…

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A Piano in Every Home: Terrible Things 55:23

9M ago55:23

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you the newest upcoming album Terrible Things by St Paul based band A Piano In Every Home. Terrible Things is the bands third full length album and their fifth release this year. their usual indie folk styleis fully present in this latest release but the band took the opportunity to play around with other sounds using…

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Molly Brandt: American Saga 1:10:32

9M ago1:10:32

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you an exclusive look at the latest album by Molly Brandt, titled American Saga which comes out this Friday, Sept 27, 2024. Molly Brandt is a rising star in the Minneapolis country scene, but she pulls from a variety of genres on American Saga making it an eclectic mix that has a little something for everyone. America…

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Ghostland Radio: Ghostland Radio 1:01:13

10M ago1:01:13

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you the soulful sounds of the latest album from Winona’s own, Ghostland Radio. This self-titled album marks a new chapter for the Winona-based band, featuring some changes in their lineup. The band's sound has reached a whole new level with the addition of three new members, Sierra, Mariah and Jim rounding out the ban…

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Humbird: Right On 1:07:47

10M ago1:07:47

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Tonight, on The Sound we fly high as we bring you the newest album from Minneapolis based band Humbird. This album titled Right On is Humbird’s third full length album and features the band’s signature indie folk sound. The songs are captivating and full of intense imagery depicting everything from the deep cuts of heartbreak and white supremacy to…

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Garden Home: Garden Home 1:09:37

10M ago1:09:37

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Tonight, on The Sound we sit down with Dylan Mazurkiewicz the lead singer and guitarist of Garden Home to dig into their self-titled debut full length album. Garden Home, self-described as a post hardcore screamo rock band has grown quite a following in their native home of Milwaukee Wisconsin and this album is sure to sprout some more. Their debut…

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Cole Diamond: Trailer Park Troubadour 58:31

10M ago58:31

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you the latest “gem” from Cole Diamond titled, Trailer Park Troubadour. Cole Diamond is a Minneapolis treasure and his latest EP is a shining example of good writing, good taste, and down-home good vibes. The EP starts out with a cover of “Where Corn Don’t Grow,” originally done by Waylon Jennings and it only gets bet…

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Eleanor Sievers: self-titled 1:01:25

10M ago1:01:25

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Tonight, on The Sound we talk with Eleanor Sievers about her debut self-titled Ep. Though she might only be 16 years old Eleanor has no problem singing and playing her tunes on stages in and around her hometown of Rochester MN. her debut Ep originally released in November of 2023 features songs containing relatable themes of love and hope with grea…

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