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The Scouting Report

Welcome to The Scouting Report, a monthly list of 10 Minnesota artists with exciting new projects, as curated by our local music team. If you like these picks, check out The Local Show on Sundays from 7 to midnight, hosted by Diane.

This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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10 Minnesota musicians with magical new music for May

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • May 7, 2024

New music from Nikki Lemire, ahem, MüLLET, Ava Levy, Odd Prospect, and more.

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Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: The complete ballots

Reed Fischer • Apr 11, 2024

Today, we share the raw data from more than 90 members of the Minnesota music industry featuring more than 250 local acts.

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Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: The top 11 new local artists

Reed Fischer • Apr 10, 2024

The results are in: These Minnesota artists received the most votes and support from more than 90 members of the local music industry.

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Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: she's green

Diane • Apr 10, 2024

Minneapolis shoegaze act she’s green is the top vote-getter in the Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report for 2024.

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Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: Clare Doyle

Luke Taylor • Apr 10, 2024

St. Paul Americana artist Clare Doyle is among the top vote-getters in the Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report for 2024.

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Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: Ber

John Kueppers • Apr 10, 2024

Twin Cities artist Ber is one of the top vote-getters in the Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report for 2024.

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Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: Laamar

Youa Vang • Apr 10, 2024

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Laamar is one of the top vote-getters in the Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report for 2024.

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Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: Prize Horse

Joel Swenson • Apr 10, 2024

Minneapolis trio Prize Horse is one of the top vote-getters in the Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report for 2024.

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Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: Molly Brandt

Youa Vang • Apr 10, 2024

Twin Cities Americana artist Molly Brandt is among the top vote-getters in the Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report for 2024.

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Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: Chutes

Anna Devine • Apr 10, 2024

Twin Cities band Chutes are one of the top vote-getters in the Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report for 2024.