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New Artist: Lookbook

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I was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Now, when most people hear the word “Minneapolis,” they immediately think, “where the fuck is that?”

But smart people and geography enthusiasts know that Minneapolis is located in the Midwest of the United States, and is the home to many great musical acts including, but not limited to, Prince and some other people.

Add Lookbook to your list of favorite Minnesota artists. Immediately. I’ll wait while you update it.

Lookbook is gorgeous, luscious synth-pop created by Grant Cutler and Maggie Morrison. Their live performances are magnetic, with Maggie’s stunning vocals outshining the fact that she has somehow managed to harness the energy and sexiness of Karen O. in a package that could have been a 4th grade teacher in another life.

She and Grant have amazing chemistry, in part because while she plays the demure, reluctant rock star, he plays the greasy 70s too-cool beatmaster that maybe smells like cigarettes and BO and would roll his eyes when he found out I have Mandy Moore on my iPod, but who, okay yeah, I’d make out with because maaaaannnn does he look cool on stage, and maybe if I got him drunk enough he’d think I was funny?

This is going in a weird direction, so I’ll cut to the chase: this is beautiful indie music with heart and imagination and no pretention, just like the Midwest itself.

Try out these jams for size:

Lookbook – True to Form Try not to dance your pants off to this one.

Lookbook – Believe the Hype Yep, time to make out.

Over and Over: Beautiful, anthemic and perfect for late night dance parties. Also was featured on last month’s Le Miel du Mois.