INTERVIEW: CHRISTOPHER PAUL STELLING (BROOKLYN)
Christopher Paul Stelling astonished the Project Lodge in Madison a short few weeks ago, leaving an imprint as deep as his foot stomping and fiery singing could go. With a dead stare, foreboding, emboldened or impassioned, Christopher came out of nowhere. If it wasn’t the rooted lyrics, his gui
REVIEW: SIRIUSMO – MOSAIK (2011)
Since 2008, electronic has leisurely paced itself into the forefront of what I listen to with deliberate confidence. Since 2009, a leader of this sea change usurped Ratatat’s charged six years of reign with an undeniable combination of glitch and electro pop. To me, Siriusmo was somewhat
Review: The Haunted Continents – The Loudest Year Ever (2010)
The Haunted Continents waste no time on their debut album, The Loudest Year Ever. The New York-based do packs 10 tracks into just 31 minutes. Although the album is quick, its 1950s pop rock style doesn’t leave the listener dissatisfied. The record kicks off with the three-quarter swing of “2ndA
Review: Albert – James St. Murder Laden Mitten Wonder (2011)
James St. Murder Laden Mitten Wonder is the first official release of documented work by Minneapolis-based electronic artist, Albert Elmore. Containing material from his archive dating back to 2004, this hardcore/electronica album is nothing to scuff at. Just over 30 minuets this 10 track
VIDEO: FREEDOM OR DEATH’S “THIS CROWDED ROOM”
In case you don’t know, each Monday swing on over to our Facebook page at facebook.com/mezzic for #MusicMonday. Join us to start the week off with a few music video selections, such as the newly unveiled video from Ontario’s Freedom or Death. Hit up their official website&nbs
Review: Noah23 – Fry Cook On Venus (2011)
Noah23 has been called a “Poetical prophet” and for good reason. This Guelph, Ontario native released his fourth album this year with Fake Four Inc. Noah23 comes from a “hippie family”, his latest album, Fry Cook On Venus keeps his evoking psychedelic feel accompanie
Interview: Blueprint (Columbus, Ohio)
Being a Minnesota native and saying that there is a soft spot in my heart for Rhymesayers Entertainment is an understatement. I’d been fortunate enough to be immersed in their artists first hand in 2000 when I first discovered independent Hip-Hop. When I learned that I was going to be ab
PHOTOGRAPHY: GUILTY SIMPSON AT 7TH STREET ENTRY (MINNEAPOLIS)
Guilty Simpson (Detroit), Muja Messiah (Minneapolis), DJ Turtleneck (Minneapolis), Mally (Minneapolis) and So Gold (Minneapolis)May 7th, 20117th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Minnesota May 7th was busy busy. Yelle at First Ave, Guilty at 7th. It was the fi
Review: Kitsuné Maison Compilation 11 (2011)
Six years after the first Kitsuné Maison Compilation the Paris based fashion and electronic music label have reached their 11th instalment of the indie inspired club music collection… or is that club inspired indie music? This is a question which has followed the label around the past decade. The