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Keep up with the show in between episodes at instagram.com/localheatmn This month, I sat down with Minneapolis hip-hop artist Brandon Pulphus. We talked about his new album, his involvement with Fair Play Entertainment and a whole lot more!

Keep up with the show in between episodes at instagram.com/localheatmn For the first episode of 2021, I was joined by Minneapolis rock band Distant Edge. we talked about their origins as a band, the challenges of recording in a pandemic, and their new album 'Redlight', out April 23rd

Keep up with the show in between episodes at instagram.com/localheatmn On this week's episode, I was joined by Twin Cities artist Twain. We talked about his new album 'Central Standard Time' (out February 28th) as well as his jam packed 'Friends of Twain' event happening in March. You can keep up with this episode's guest by following them at instagram.com/twainlo and get your tickets for his March 21st event at friendsoftwain.bpt.me

Keep up with the show in between episodes at instagram.com/localheatmn On this episode, I sat down with Twin Cities artist Reed Benjamin to talk about his new EP ‘Life & Death of the Human Heart’, the 2nd of 12 planned releases for each month of 2020.  In addition to sharing the motivations and overall recording process for these projects,  he also gives some career advice for newer artists, speaking on the importance of having your own website. You can keep up with our guest on all social media @ReedBenjaminn, as well as ReedBenji.com

Keep up with the show in between episodes at instagram.com/localheatmn On this episode, I sit down with Twin Cities rapper Reel SMOOVV to talk about his new project, as well as the origins of Deeply Rooted Tribe, a rap group of which he is a member. You can keep up with the guest at the links below, and be sure to check out their new album '31st Century Knights', streaming everywhere January 21st. twitter.com/iamreelsmoovv instagram.com/reelsmoovv

Keep up with the show in between episodes at instagram.com/localheatmn For the first episode of 2020, I sat down with Twin Cities hip-hop artist Chase Vibe! We talked about his most recent project, his ideal approach to releasing content, as well as some things he hopes to accomplish in the new year. This episode's guest can be found on all social media @ChaseVibe, and be sure to check out their new album 'Love, Again.' available on all streaming platforms!

Visit anchor.fm/localheatmn to send voice messages and find out where else the show can be heard. On this week's episode, I was joined by Twin Cities rapper BDaMan and his manager to talk about his new album that came out recently. In addition to getting some background on the project, including the songs they're most excited for you to listen to, there was a great hypothetical discussion on starting charities, as part of the Hot Seat segment. You can follow this week's guest on social media @BDaMan612, and be sure to check out his new album 'I,BDaMan' available on all major streaming platforms! Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/johnny_barnes Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/localheatmn

To support the podcast, send voice messages or find out where else it can be heard visit anchor.fm/localheatmn On this episode, I sat down with James & Ryan of Rising Path to talk about the group's origin story, their goal as artists and a whole lot more! You can follow this episode's guests on Instagram at @Rising_Path_Music and don't miss their first show as Rising Path on Saturday December 7th from 6-9PM @ Stacked Deck Brewing in St. Paul. Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/johnny_barnes Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/localheatmn

To support the podcast, send voice messages and find out where else it can be heard, visit anchor.fm/localheatmn This week, I sat down with Twin Cities artist Discover. We talked about the importance of lyrical content in music, his love of the kalimba and Rhythm In Action, an upcoming music and climate activism movement he's working on with friend and fellow artist Aaron Avis. Keep up with this week's guest on all social media @discoverunity. Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/johnny_barnes Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/localheatmn

To support the podcast, send voice messages and find out where else it can be heard, visit anchor.fm/localheatmn  This week, I sat down with Nick & Osay of The Violet Nines ahead of the band's first appearance in First Avenue's Mainroom.  We talk about their reaction to landing the gig, how a Violet Nines song comes together  and most importantly, what ingredients they'd want in a sandwich named after them.  Keep up with the band on all social media @thevioletnines, and get tickets now for their First Ave show on 11/27 supporting Ike Reiley at first-avenue.com  Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/localheatmn  Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/johnny_barnes

To support the podcast, send voice messages and find out where else it can be heard, visit anchor.fm/localheatmn I can't thank everyone enough for the kind words and interview interest over the last week, but please enjoy this brief conversation I had with Mic Dos over the weekend. Be on the lookout for more new interviews from me, and a new album (Concrete Trees) from him SOON! Support this week's guest by following them at the link below: instagram.com/micdosmpls Follow on Twitter:  twitter.com/johnny_barnes Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/localheatmn

To support the podcast, send voicemails or find out where else it can be heard, visit anchor.fm/localheatmn This month I was joined in studio by Minneapolis rapper and beat-maker Ackronem. In addition to a new segment I debuted called The Hot Seat, we talked about Ack's origin & influences, new music he's working on, thoughts on modern local music coverage + more! To support this month's guest, visit https://twitter.com/Ackronem Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnny_barnes Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/localheatmn