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Picked to Click 2025 No. 7: Obi Original

This Nigerian-American bandleader champions highlife music.

November 19, 2025

Picked to Click 2025 No. 5: Mike Kota

Mike Kota's 'Through Fire' is her most Mike Kota-sounding music yet.

November 19, 2025

Picked to Click 2025 No. 3 [TIE]: Mother Soki

An unexpected viral hit jumpstarted Annie Tammearu's music career.

November 19, 2025

Picked to Click 2025 No. 1: Porch Light

In 2025, our Picked to Click winners came out of their basement and into the world.

November 19, 2025

Picked to Click 2025 No. 2: Runo Plum

On her debut, the local singer-songwriter says, “you can feel the damage, but also the repair.”

November 19, 2025

Picked to Click 2025: The Year The Picks Already Clicked

We asked nearly 100 local tastemakers to name the best up-and-coming musicians in Minnesota.

November 19, 2025

Say Hello to DIY Venue Como Crib—And Also Goodbye

The house parties will end in August. But it's not August yet.

We’re Halfway Through 2025, and Here’s What Our New Music Playlists Sound Like

5 great new local songs, 5 great new songs from everywhere else, and 3 minutes of pure aural dross.

In This Week’s Best New Music Playlists: Women Who Love Worthless Men

5 great local songs, 5 great songs from everywhere else, and 1 piece of crud.

‘An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet of Humanity’: How the Eagles #34 Mixes Punk, Pulltabs, and Social Club Tradition

The south Minneapolis outpost of a national 'fraternal organization' has broadened its reach to stay true to its mission.