Here’s your roundup of new music and artists in the Minnesota music scene:

1. The Current’s Scouting Reports (April, May, October 2024)

   • April: 10 Minnesota musicians with must-hear songs for June
     • Artists include: Charlie Mantis, J.S. Ondara, and more.
   • May: 10 Minnesota musicians with magical new music for May
     • Artists include: Lady Midnight, Nazeem & Spencer Joles, and more.
   • October: 10 Minnesota musicians with songs to cozy up to in October
     • Artists include: The Pines, Gospel Lee, and more.

2. Emerging Minnesota Artists in 2024

Monsignor Jamie J. Gigantiello, late of Brooklyn’s Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, has found himself in a holy mess that would make even the most devout sinner blush. It all started when pop sweetheart Sabrina Carpenter turned his church into her personal playground for a racy music video shoot.

The Video Vixen

On Aug. 14, 2023, Gigantiello welcomed Carpenter and crew into his hallowed halls, blind to the storm they’d unleash. Unbeknownst to him (and the diocese), “Skinny Dipping” wasn’t just a dip in the water - it was a skin-baring splash that sent shockwaves through the Catholic community. The video premiered on Halloween, and with over 11 million views, it’s safe to say the devil found work for idle hands.