Voting Open For Vita.mn's "Are You Local?" Competition

Voting is now open for Vita.mn's "Are You Local?" battle of the bands! Through Feb. 13, music lovers can choose their favorite Twin Cities acts online. The top three finalists will play a SXSW sendoff showcase at First Avenue on March 2 with Peter Wolf Crier, Astronautalis, the Blind Shake, Pink Mink, and Fort Wilson Riot.

Last year, "Live From Studio 5!" guests Pictures of Then made the top three.

Perhaps our latest interviewees The Farewell Circuit will come out ahead, too?

Tune into "Live From Studio 5!" on Wednesdays from 10 PM to Midnight on KFAI radio for more amazing local tunes.

- Erica Rivera

Earworm Of The Week: Zoo Animal

Zoo Animal, a local indie rock band and "Live From Studio 5!" guest, is one of the many underappreciated gems on the Twin Cities music scene. In the group’s second, self-titled album, Holly Newsom took listeners on a dark, yet mysteriously enticing journey through rageful relationships to the ever-thorny realm of religion. Live, Newsom’s feisty guitar skills and muffled vocals build into a tension filled explosion of emotion onstage. This video shows a softer side of Newsom, and the stripped-down direction Zoo Animal seems to be moving in. It was filmed by North Shore Sessions in St. Paul last week. You can also check out Zoo Animal's "Live From Studio 5!" performance on our YouTube channel.

- Erica Rivera



Tune into ”Live From Studio 5!” on Wednesdays from 10 PM to Midnight on KFAI radio.