Ep 618 Jaspar Lepak

She's back! Kaatwalk returns with a truly gorgeous set of songs on her brand-new full-length album, Build. With brilliant players and hypnotic production, Kaat's soaring vocals and poignant lyrics make this her best effort yet.  She's special. Go see her live and get the new record! Cheers!

Jaspar Lepak is a Minneapolis-based folk-charting singer-songwriter with a clear voice and a back catalog of songs that speak to understanding, determination, and the nature of our collective journey through this life. Her 11th studio album, We Are All Travelers Here, is out now, and the big release show is this Friday (11/13) at Icehouse. Enjoy!

It was a full house! Bethany and all three of the Bees Knees (Chris, Alicia and Sara) joined us in the cozzy confines of our studio to dive deep into the band's latest release, Love & Lust & Settled Dust. We talked about everything from recovery form trauma, addiction, etc to performing with one's heroes to what actually goes into making an album. Every member of the band was truly delightful. Enjoy!

MN singer/songwriter Emmy Woods returns to talk about her latest records and her upcoming gigs. She has a monthly residency at The White Squirrel and the 331 Club. She's eloquent and funny and a powerful performer. We highly recommend going to see her live. Enjoy!

Eddie and Petula (Petula Maude) met at School of Rock St. Paul. Despite their obvious youth, they have a natural, polished sound that belies their age. Amazing! Their new 3-song EP, COLOR TV, drops this Friday, and features two songs by Karl Sundquist, who also joins the discussion. The big EP release show is tonight at The Amsterdam. The kids are alright! Enjoy.

Holly XO is a St. Paul-based singer/songwriter with a big week ahead! Here debut solo effort, Dear Holly, comes out this Thursday 10/29. That same evening will see the release celebration at The Hive Collaborative. Check her out! Cheers!

Cellist Rebecca Arons is a dynamic performer and in-demand recording artist and producer. She's worked with an amazing array of artists from The Eagles to Weird Al To Snoop Dogg. As a 28 year veteran of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra, these days Rebecca is the chair of the negotiating deal trying to get a fair deal for the performers, and send a message about what we value when it comes to art. She's amazing. Enjoy!          

Now, more than ever, we need Cindy Lawson. Armed with shiny new armor-piercing EP called Long Live The Resistance!, Cindy is more than ready to get you fired up this election season.  Come rally around the future at here release show this Saturday at Cloudland! Here, we talk about the songs, the movement and the need for every single one of us to do everything that we can for our friends, our families, and ourselves. We also rock the fuck out. Viva la Resistance!!

Lifelong Minneapolis Southsider Jim Walsh is a chronicler. Through his music, his writing...always documenting and celebrating this amazing place we call home. This time, he brought along his stories, his insight, and his latest record, One Brave Thing by Jim  Walsh and The Dog Day Cicadas. We could have talked for hours. Enjoy!

WowwowWOW!! Emily Bjorke is a force!! Bright, articulate, and incredibly talented, she's gone from humble teenage beginnings in SheRock SheRock to writing the WNBA theme song for CBS, and so much music-making in between! Formerly of Last Import, Emily has a release show in the Entry this Thursday, 10/15, for her brand new solo album, which drops the following day. Check this one out!!