Thank you everyone for getting us into Season 3 of MNCast. Today we've got a great lineup to kick off the season right with Exx-r (63 1/2), Consider Me Phil and the great local hip-hop collective Lifted Mindz.Songs (In Order):1. -15000.245- by Exx-r (63 1/2)2. Everybody Says You're Doing Fine by Consider Me Phil3. Mileage by Lifted MindzCredits:Hos…

Episode 24, the season 2 finale is finally here. Thanks to all of you for supporting us thus far through two seasons! We’ve got an hour-long episode for you all today, jam-packed with another fantastic line-up to tide you over until we return again.Songs (In Order):1. Hoarder by Catbath?2. Now Enters Dusk by Amiensus?3. Outright by Jaedyn JamesCred…

In this episode of The Arc - A MNCast Mini-sode, Dan sits to chat with Jon Ehresmann of the band Everest to talk about his practices when it comes to songwriting, and what other bands or artists he most draws influences from.Credits:Host: Dan Smith?Producer: Jimmy Byrne?Recording Engineer: Andy HenriksenBackground Music by EverestSupport Us: www.pa…

Our penultimate episode of season 2 is here! Episode 23, featuring music from pop punkers New View, some classic rock driven tones out of Capital Sons and finally a song from a fresh new album by local band Everest. And Jon from the group joins us in the studio for an in-depth interview!Songs (In Order):1. All I Want by New View?2. Fugitive by Capi…

Heyo! MNCast is back with Episode 22, this one is a banger! We start off listening to tracks from local rapper Pharaoh, and poppy synth wave sounds from DPLV (Deep Love). Finally, Dan and Jimmy sit down with fresh on the scene duo Tacky Annie, to discuss their newest release "The Little Album".Songs (In Order):1. 300 Million feat. Tha Rift by Pharo…

This week’s special guest – you guessed it! Lazerbeak himself sits down with Jimmy to talk about everything that goes into his process of making beats, incorporating creativity into live shows, and the importance of self care as a creative individual. Seriously – if you’re a Doomtree fan, you have to check this one out.Credits:Host: Jimmy ByrneProd…

Hi friends, Episode 18 is here! Join Dan & Jimmy as they dive into some storybook metal with BlueVoodoo, pensively tap their feet to a song from Afflatus, and finally wrap things up with a song from the brand new EP “Sexual Enlightenment” from local pop band Love Sequence. Songs (In Order):1. Face the Bear by BlueVoodoo?2. Sunrise by Afflatus?3. TE…

We're back with another episode of Behind The Glass - A MNCast mini-sode! On this episode, Jimmy sits down with Nathan Lundstrom and Micah Chibana of local indie rock trinity, Like Trees. They dive into the gear, creativity and expression that went into creating their newest album "Phototropism" which came out this past May.Credits:Host: Jimmy Byrn…

Happy August! In this brand new episode of MNCast, Dan and Jimmy talk about eating alfredo sauce and summer job hunting. Beyond that, they sit down and get post-rock-y with Falcon Arrow, folky with The Salt Vine, and sit down at the end with local indie rockers Like Trees to talk about their brand new album.Songs (In Order):1. Gold City by Falcon A…

Today, Jimmy and Dan listen to tunes from Reuben Louis, Ithomiid and Yazmín. Towards the end they chat with Yazmín about her new Cuba-recorded studio album “The Nautilus” and what went into it. Songs (In Order):1. Astray, A Dream by Reuben Louis?2. Iodine by Ithomiid?3. When You Were Mine by YazmínCredits:Hosts: Jimmy Byrne & Dan Smith?Producer: Ji…

In this episode of The Arc, a MNCast Mini-Sode, Dan sits down with songwriter Trystin Tinney, of Disposable Days. They talk about his songwriting process as well as dealing with troublesome issues such as mental health and near-death experiences, and turning those into song.CreditsHost: Dan Smith?Producer: Jimmy Byrne?Recording Engineer: Andy Henri…

This episode, Dan and Jimmy catch up on summer plans, and listen to a local middle-eastern style band called Parabashi Project, they get on their feet with local ska-punk band Runaway Ricochet, and finally we hear the song "Feature Presentation" by Disposable Days, and talk with Trystin Tinney, the mind behind the project about his new album.Songs …

Episode 14 of MNCast is here - this episode the guys talk over Dan’s fishing accident which injured “the side of his side”, and they listen to 3 more great songs from local musicians. Finally they talk to local EDM artist Nia Kitana about her song “One” and others in her personal release lineup.Songs (In Order):1. Come Back by the means.?2. Dead Sp…

On our first Behind The Glass episode back from our break, Jimmy sits down with our very own MNCast recording engineer, and Twin Cities engineer/producer, Andrew Henriksen. Together, they break down the gear that went into the new single from Sal Paradise "Kai's Song", as well as the creative process.Credits:Host: Jimmy ByrneProducer: Jimmy ByrneRe…

Returning for Season 2 of MNCast! Today the guys listen to music from Sunshine & The Night Walkers, get Tom Waits-ey with David Stoddard and listen to "Kai's Song" from Sal Paradise.Songs (In Order):1. The Gospel by Sunshine & The Night Walkers2. Continental Drift by David Stoddard3. Kai's Song by Sal ParadiseCredits:Hosts: Jimmy Byrne & Dan SmithP…

In our Season 1 finale and Episode 12, we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day…partly. The guys kick it off with some conversation about their weeks, and look back at what Season 1 looked like behind the scenes. After that they take you through some tunes from indie rock / experimental band Beasthead. After that is a song from rapper Markus Blex. And f…

On our third installment of The Arc, a MNCast miniseries, Dan sits down with the incredible Duluth-based songwriter and violinist, Gaelynn Lea. They chat 1 on 1 about the songwriting process, the act of sending works in progress to trusted writer friends, and finding your writing "place".CreditsHost: Dan Smith?Producer: Jimmy Byrne?Recording Engine…

Today on Episode 11, is our "Duluth Special". Featuring 3 bands specifically from the music scene out in the north land of the state. We feature some songs from Woodblind, Paper Parlor and Gaelynn Lea, a violinist and the crowned winner of 2016's Tiny Desk Contest - who also made it down to our studio in the Twin Cities to have a chat with us.Songs…

Today in the MNCast studio, Jimmy and Dan chat about job difficulties and mull it over with some tunes from Driftless and GoodxJ. Later on, Laura Carver from Feed Your Head stops by to chat about her song "Tiger Lilly" and her band's future endeavors.CreditsHost: Jimmy Byrne?Producer: Jimmy Byrne?Recording Engineer: Andy Henriksen?Background Music:…

Today on our third installment of Behind The Glass, Jimmy sits down and chats gear, tones and blend with Alec Thicke. Producer, engineer and bassist of local rock band Of The Orchard.CreditsHost: Jimmy Byrne?Producer: Jimmy Byrne?Recording Engineer: Andy Henriksen?Music By Of The OrchardSupport Us: https://www.patreon.com/mncastpodcastTry Out Audib…

Today on MNCast, Jimmy and Dan complain some more about McNally Smith’s closure with fellow alumni, and special 3rd co-host, Alec Thicke (Of The Orchard). Together they listen to Gabriel and the Apocalypse, and a very bluesy local band called Whiskey Monday. Finally, the rest of “Of The Orchard” files into the studio to talk about the pains of grow…

On today’s episode of MNCast, Jimmy and Dan discuss stressors of the holiday season, while featuring some tunes from Liam Vance and Margot. Including MNCast’s goofiest interview yet, with local band Charlie Doesn’t Surf.Songs (In Order)Call Me When You Want Me - Liam Vance?Sixteen - Margot?Beautiful Day - Charlie Doesn’t SurfCreditsHosts: Jimmy Byr…

Today on Episode 2 of The Arc, Dan sits down with Twin Cities singer-songwriter Hailey Ward. They chat about being classmates in mutual songwriting classes through college, structure and much much more! Stick around till the end to hear a song-in-progress by Hailey called "Ghost", something you won't hear anywhere else.CreditsHost: Dan SmithProduce…

Today, the guys spin some tunes from Floods, Morosity and sit down with special guest Hailey Ward. The perfect playlist to get us all through the winter blues.Songs (In Order)Causeway - FloodsDeath Grip - MorosityUndertow - Hailey WardCreditsHosts: Jimmy Byrne & Dan SmithProducer: Jimmy ByrneRecording Engineer: Andy HenriksenBackground Music: Dan S…

Thanks for tuning in to our holiday special! Today’s episode breaks away from the norm a bit: we’ve turned this episode into more of a “playlist format” to let you sit back and enjoy some great winter holiday themed songs by artists across Minnesota. Happy Holidays MNCast family!Songs (In Order)O Come, Isabella - The OK FactorSilver Bells - Tides o…

On this episode of Behind The Glass, Jimmy sits down with Cory Wong, to talk guitar tones - clean, dirty and everything in between. As well as some of the gear that went into the production of his newest album "Cory Wong and the Green Screen Band".Host: Jimmy ByrneProducer: Jimmy Byrne?Recording Engineer: Andy HenriksenMusic by Cory WongSupport Us:…

Today’s episode features some amazing music from Wayward, Sole.. and guitarist Cory Wong. As always, we’re playing you some songs from each of these artists, and a sit down interview with Cory Wong about his new album “Cory Wong and the Green Screen Band”. Be sure to become a MNCast Patron to tune in and hear our latest episode of “Behind The Glass…

Happy Thanksgiving weekend ‘17! Coming straight to you one day fashionably late because of traveling to be with family, is MNCast Episode 4! Jimmy and Dan spin some music from The Missing Letters and David Gerald Sutton. Plus a song from new hip-hop combo Major Days. Towards the end of the episode, the guys sit down with the Major Days crew to chat…

On this sneak peek, public premiere episode of “The Arc”, a MNCast Mini-Sode, Dan sits down with Maya Elena - songwriter of her self-titled material, as well as the newly founded band Illusion Valley. In this 30-minute interview, Maya and Dan talk in-depth about her songwriting process, where ideas stem from and blossom and explore what it means to…

This week, Jimmy and Dan play some songs from local indie band Trevor Devine and the Immaculate Beings, some sludge metal from Nightosaur and a song from Illusion Valley, with a sit-down interview with singer/songwriter Maya Elena at the end of the show!Songs (In Order)40 - Trevor Devine and the Immaculate BeingsMillions of Bees - NightosaurOoey Go…

Jimmy and Dan spin some tunes from Minnesota pop band Madd Oso, a powerful soul song from Kashimana, and a politically charged piece from local rapper DPtheGroundhogg. Afterwords, the guys chat with DP about his music, as well as touching on the current state of the political system. Featured Songs:1. Too Tired - Madd Oso2. Brand New - Kashimana3. …

On this public premiere episode of “Behind The Glass”, a MNCast Mini-Sode, Jimmy sits down with Jarod Hadaway - Producer and Manager of local cinematic rock band, Marah in the Mainsail, and owner of Minneapolis record label, Last Triumph. In this 30-minute interview, Jarod details the creative and technical process that went into the production of …

On today’s episode of MNCast, Jimmy & Dan play music from Manual Controller & Vinny O. As well as a song from Marah in the Mainsail off of their newest album “Bone Crown.” Including a sit-down interview with frontman Austin Durry & percussionist Austin Wilder of the band. Also be sure to check out our sneak peek of the first Episode of “Behind The …

Songs (In Order)1. Run After Her - Lena Elizabeth2. Oceans of Dumb - Street Hassle3. Dual Love - Smellkin Ernesto CreditsHosts: Jimmy Byrne & Dan SmithProducer: Jimmy ByrneRecording Engineer: Andy HenriksenBackground Music: Dan SmithSupport Us: https://www.patreon.com/mncastpodcastTry Out Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/mncastSponsor Us: http…