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Music for Life

More than another music stream, Carbon Sound celebrates the depth, breadth, and influence of Black musical expression and honors the foundational role of Black music throughout all genres of music. Learn more

Events Carbon Sound Presents: SYNTHESIS

May 20, 2025

Celebrate three years of Carbon Sound at Red Sea in Minneapolis on Friday, June 13. RSVP here Read more

Events Enter for a chance to see The Weekend at U.S. Bank Stadium

June 9, 2025

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DJ Mixes DJ Mixes now available online and in-app

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April 24, 2024

Take Carbon Sound’s DJ mixes with you anytime, anywhere. Read more

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Events Enter for a chance to see ROOTED at Park Square Theater

June 9, 2025

Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to this show. Read more

Events Enter for a chance to see UPRIZING at Park Square Theater

June 9, 2025

Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to this show. Read more

Events The Gig List, June 9-15: SYNTHESIS; PV$$¥ CNTRL; InMotion

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June 9, 2025

The hottest shows in the Twin Cities this week. Read more

On-Air Interviews Interview: NUNNABOVE

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June 6, 2025

Cadence and Mattie from NUNNABOVE sat down with Carbon Sound’s host Sanni and talked about what it’s like to be in a band with your siblings as well as the rewarding experiences that have come with it, including meeting and opening up for Chaka Khan. Read more

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DJ Mixes Truly Humble Under God (6/4/25)

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June 4, 2025

Jungle, Footwork, Techno, and just about everything else from a Minneapolis maverick. Read more

New Music Minnesota Music Releases to check out from May 2025

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June 1, 2025

Highlighting Carbon Sound’s Favorite Minnesota made tracks, projects, and music videos released over the month of May, 2025. Read more

DJ Mixes UNBOTHERED Presents: D Untethered (5/28/25)

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May 28, 2025

UNBOTHERED invites frequent collaborator and scene stalwart D Untethered for a sunny house mix. Read more

DJ Mixes BYZARRA (5/21/25)

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May 21, 2025

Everything but the kitchen sink from a Minneapolis innovator. Read more

New Music New Music on Carbon Sound - Week of May 19, 2025

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May 19, 2025

All of the tracks added to rotation on Carbon Sound the week of May 19, 2025. Read more

On-Air Interviews Interview: Taoheed Bayo (Tbuzz)

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May 16, 2025

Taoheed Bayo stopped by to talk to Carbon Sound’s host Sanni about all of his creative endeavors: from events and short films to magazines and books. Read more

DJ Mixes Urban Lights Presents: Big Reece (5/14/25)

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May 14, 2025

New and old-school Hip-Hop from the Urban Lights Faders Up resident. Read more

Videos sahn performs two tracks at Carbon Sound

May 12, 2025

The Minneapolis-born artist performed two tracks from his latest project “20” Read more