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The MetroNOME Foundation

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Born in Minneapolis and raised in the quiet suburbs not far from, Raymnd had a fondness for music at a young age that caught the attention of those closest to him. Growing up he was inspired by the sounds of The Beatles, The Beach Boys and other 1960&rsquo;s neo-psychedelic acts, the pop and funk roots of fellow Minneapolis native Prince, and more modern dream pop acts such as Beach House and Mazzy Star. Surrounded by the Minneapolis sound, Raymnd&rsquo;s fascination with 50&rsquo;s/60&rsquo;s rock, Beatles, Beach Boys rock, experimental electronica, and introspective lyricism paved the way for his unique distinct musical style. His early years were spent honing his craft by mastering various instruments, loop pedal technology and experimenting with innovative production techniques &ndash; all in the cozy confines of his custom home built music studio.Raymnd&rsquo;s breakthrough came with the release of his 2024 debut album, &ldquo;Raymnd,&rdquo; which has captured the essence of Minneapolis&rsquo;s indie pulse. The album has garnered attention for its fusion of haunting melodies, ethereal textures, and thought-provoking lyrics that reflect the diverse experiences of Raymnd&rsquo;s life &amp; memories.Original tracks like &ldquo;Paranoia&rdquo; &ldquo;Here Today, Gone Tomorrow&rdquo;,&nbsp;&ldquo;Isabelle&rdquo;, &ldquo;Sunflower Gardens&rdquo; and &ldquo;Dancing With Your Ghost&rdquo;&nbsp;resonate with listeners, earning Raymndcritical kudos within the local indie music circles.We look forward to connecting with you to help spread the Sound of Raymnd globally.Follow <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/rayymnddd/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">@rayymnddd</a> Noah Schmitt is an alternative-country artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He incorporates dynamics such as guitar, banjo, mandolin and slide to accompany personal and reflective songwriting that asks questions and gives memory to listeners. From the barracks of the game Rock Band, to him and his brothers picking up real instruments, Noah found a love for music and wants to share it with you. When you&rsquo;re here, you&rsquo;re also supporting local music education. A portion of our profits, along with your direct contributions, helps any child who loves music find a way to play in the Twin Cities.

Born in Minneapolis and raised in the quiet suburbs not far from, Raymnd had a fondness for music at a young age that caught the attention of those closest to him. Growing up he was inspired by the sounds of The Beatles, The Beach Boys and other 1960’s neo-psychedelic acts, the pop and funk roots of fellow Minneapolis native Prince, and more modern dream pop acts such as Beach House and Mazzy Star. Surrounded by the Minneapolis sound, Raymnd’s fascination with 50’s/60’s rock, Beatles, Beach Boys rock, experimental electronica, and introspective lyricism paved the way for his unique distinct musical style. His early years were spent honing his craft by mastering various instruments, loop pedal technology and experimenting with innovative production techniques – all in the cozy confines of his custom home built music studio.Raymnd’s breakthrough came with the release of his 2024 debut album, “Raymnd,” which has captured the essence of Minneapolis’s indie pulse. The album has garnered attention for its fusion of haunting melodies, ethereal textures, and thought-provoking lyrics that reflect the diverse experiences of Raymnd’s life &amp; memories.Original tracks like “Paranoia” “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”, “Isabelle”, “Sunflower Gardens” and “Dancing With Your Ghost” resonate with listeners, earning Raymndcritical kudos within the local indie music circles.We look forward to connecting with you to help spread the Sound of Raymnd globally.Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rayymnddd/" target="_blank">@rayymnddd</a> Noah Schmitt is an alternative-country artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He incorporates dynamics such as guitar, banjo, mandolin and slide to accompany personal and reflective songwriting that asks questions and gives memory to listeners. From the barracks of the game Rock Band, to him and his brothers picking up real instruments, Noah found a love for music and wants to share it with you. When you’re here, you’re also supporting local music education. A portion of our profits, along with your direct contributions, helps any child who loves music find a way to play in the Twin Cities.

The MetroNOME Foundation

RAYMND w/special guest Noah Schmitt

385 Broadway St

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