Every 1st of the month, we’re creating an all-encompassing roundup of tracks, projects, and music videos that were released by Minnesota artists from that previous month.

If we missed something Minnesota made that dropped in May, DM us on Instagram to let us know!

Keep all these tracks in one place with “Carbon Sound’s 1st of the Month” Spotify playlist. Expect an updated 1st of the Month Playlist on……every 1st of the Month. Mark your calendars accordingly.

⭐ Carbon Sound Staff Favorites

Albums/EPs

Dizzy Fae - Are We There Yet?

Nakara Forjé
- JADA Pack

zodiak - Pgrchillsa

Mac Turner - Soulful Affair

Naurriioo - TraumaKidd

CoKrazi - Gen Z

GR3G - HEAL FOR ME

Muja Messiah - Polar Rising

Singles

KINFU - NEED YA ⭐

KINFU's newest single NEED YA has been on constant repeat with compelling instrumentals and a catchy chorus -literally the epitome of an earworm. The experimental nature of the synths and production continue to build throughout the song which pair excellently with KINFU's warm vocals. Perfect for screaming out fully rolled down windows this summer. - Cat Grimm

Darci, KayCyy - Swerve

Trannilish, Blu Bone - HUSH

GARBAGE CO., killhades, meda, Baby Leaf - Junk

Allie McIntosh - Derniere Danse

Big Cry, zodiak - Guap, Fame

Naurriioo, K3 Drenchh, Dracs - RoadRunner

Treyson Green - Lazy As Hell

Lauryn Banks - WHAT I WANT ⭐

Sampling an iconic song is so risky, especially as a local artist & Lauryn killed it. Definitely a summer a bop for the girls. - Maria Gonzalez-Grimes

REVII - Self Destruct

aubreykingx - Chiefer, Wont forget

Jordan Johnston - Mr. Right

Muja Messiah, Dub Sonata, Nazeem - Put It Inna Book

GARBAGE CO. - Tung tide demo

GARBAGE CO., killhades, meda, deadhorse - So very serious (gachi remix)

Se’Anna. On da Mic - Wake Up.

ROC BARBOZA - POCKET ME ⭐

ROC BARBOZA’s newest single POCKET ME scratches the hardcore punk itch in my brain. Immediately, I’m thrown into a beat that’s basically begging me to bang my head along to the music. With constant changes in the tempo, you’re always kept on your toes. The absolutely punishing drums, aggressive vocals and razor-sharp riffs had me hooked throughout the entire track. Don’t even get me started on the breakdown at the end. UGHH (in a good way). - Nikhil Kumaran

J Ham - Pink Samurai

Caleb Gampson, 3rd Degree - Mic Check Freestyle

Lil Crush - Un Momento Mas

Dammntc - 5-STAR BIH

Enzyrose - summer (all she wrote)

GARBAGE CO., killbeverly, Yata - Ghoul

g0ldilock - S.M.S!

KayCyy, Prznt, Adrian Chafer - M.I.A.

Soulflower - SH!T ⭐

Minneapolis band SoulFlower is back with their single “SH!T”, a New Wave inspired statement of standing in your power and in your truth. “They can’t tell me sh!t” and “I do not live for you!” are messages repeated throughout, delivered in a fun, joyous, catchy way. They are on a performance hiatus until July/August, so we’ll be on the lookout for where to catch SoulFlower live very soon. - Natalia Toledo

J’mere - Love The Struggles

Melayz - Cumpleaños

BLOOD $MOKE BODY, Retrospec - Two Piece Special, Moncleezy

GARBAGE CO., killhades, meda, deadhorse - lights out

Yana The Mooncricket - Whenever I’m High, A Real 1ne

Papa Mbye - CPU ⭐

Papa Mbye blessed us this May with his first single since 2022, and I don’t think I realized how much I missed the feeling his music gives me until hearing CPU for the first time. Papa has a knack for making songs that become part of the soundtrack to my life (ever since I first heard PAPA V² with FruitPunchLoverBoy) and CPU is no different. It’s a song, like many of his others, that makes life feel more grandiose and cinematic even in its simpler moments, like strolling down a “road made just for walking.” - John Kueppers

ROIA, KayCyy - ALL WE KNOW

Bakarii - Hazy Lanez (Jersey Remix)

aubreykingx - String Dance

Dammntc, Chavo - Backseat

Dina Ayada, KayCyy - There’s a Way

Zak Khan - Oh Well, Love Is Natural

Rushafella, Michael Krizz - MY LADY

Dua Saleh, serpentwithfeet - unruly

Carbon Sound's 1st of the Month Playlist

Music Videos