After taking 2015 off, it looks like Local Love will be returning in 2016 just in time to usher in the new year. The local variety festival, normally held every summer at The North Star Room in Mounds View, has been one the biggest yearly events for local music in Minnesota. Unfortunately however, with The North … More Zealot, ChugChugWob,Wanderer, and MORE Announced for LOCAL LOVE 2016
The self-proclaimed “only pop-punk boy band in Minnesota,” Let Yourself Go, released a new music video yesterday via youtube covering Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit pop song “I Really Like You.” The song is also available for free download via bandcamp. The band had just recently finished recording their new album “The Soundtrack of Your Year” which is available … More WATCH Let Yourself Go Cover Carly Rae Jepsen
I always love having my expectations broken and music is the one place where it consistently happens. The guys in ROYAL’Z formed the band only a few months ago and they are already incredible. The 5-member metalcore band out of Minnesota already have a tight and refined sound that you normally don’t hear from many … More Video Review: ROYAL’Z – Na Na Princess
Minneapolis DIY giants Infinite Me released a new music video today for their song “Glass Houses.” The song is off their split EP with Illinois based alternative act Awe Howler, which came out last July. The video was directed and produced by Faith Christensen and features the band planting seeds in a variety of outdoor locations. Watch the … More Infinite Me Release Music Video for “Glass Houses”
Released today via bandcamp is the self-titled debut EP from Badlands, the new melodic hardcore project featuring former Valor Tracks drummer Ian McConkey and former Correlations guitarist Cristian Pastrana. The currently 3-piece lineup also features James Amundson (Arms for Elephants) on vocals. Their EP was recorded by producer Ben Drake who produced both Correlations and Valor … More Ex Valor Tracks / Correlations Members Form New Band
Released today via bandcamp: Press On!: Volume One, a 26 track compilation album featuring bands large and small from all over the midwest. The compilation features many local pop-punk and acoustic acts along with metal and even new wave thrown in. You can check out the complete track list below. All proceeds from Press On!: Volume One go to Helpline Center, … More Charlie Siren, Belmont, and More Come Together for Benefit Compilation
ICYMI: TINY KINGDOMS//THE MOOSE//GRAMMA//I TURN SUBMARINE On November 7th, Tiny Kingdoms and The Moose made a stop at THE GARAGE in Burnsville, MN. The two Chicago-based bands were on a short weekend tour. They were joined my Minnesota-locals Gramma and I Turn Submarine.
Hailing from Chicago, IL, this pop-punk 5 piece is taking the scene by storm. With catchy hooks and melodies mixed with incredibly relatable lyrics, you should have been listening to these guys yesterday. Although barely out of high school (if all of them are) this band will be huge. You have my word. Check out … More Artist of the Month: Belmont
Announced today via facebook, on December 22nd The Pourhouse in Minneapolis will be hosting a “Holiday Reunion” show. This show features a lineup entirely of previously broken up bands coming together for one more show in the spirit of the Holiday season. The bill includes The Beach Scene, a poppunk band from Eden Prairie that … More The Role Call, The Picture Perfect, and More Announced for Reunion Show in Minneapolis
The midwest music scene is constantly expanding with many different bands spanning an infinite amount of genres and subgenres. With such a large scene it’s easy for some bands to fall through the cracks. To help you out, here are five bands we think you should have your eye on… EMPTY MY LUNGS Last August … More 5 Bands from Minnesota You Should Check Out
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