It was reported late last night that alternative icon David Bowie passed away after an 18 month battle with cancer. His death comes only two days after his 69th birthday, and the release of his 26th and final album Blackstar. A career spanning nearly 50 years including multiple hit albums and ventures into art, producing, acting, … More Midwest Musicians Respond to Death of David Bowie

Progressive metalcore act From Concept to Chronicle  released a new single yesterday titled “To The Roots” which features In Search of Solace vocalist Jonny LaDuke. This is the second single off the band’s upcoming full-length Ex Animo, set for release this coming March. The first single “A Calling” was released last April. Listen to the song below … More FROM CONCEPT TO CHRONICLE Teams Up With IN SEARCH OF SOLACE’s Jonny LaDuke on “To The Roots.”

Last month it was announced that Northbound Collective would be hosting a show at Fallout Arts Center raising  money for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 Presidential campaign. Earlier today, the full lineup of “Bung 4 Bernie” was announced via the facebook event page. At the top of the bill is BUNGxTRACK, a Rage Against the Machine cover band … More BUNGxTRACK, ANZIO, and More for Bernie Sanders Benefit Show

Minneapolis post-hardcore act Villain of the Story released a lyric video last night for their politically charged new single “Break the Chains.” This marks the first brand new song from the band since the release of their debut EP The Prologue, which came out last March and featured the breakout singles “A Life Worth Living” and “The Phantom.” The new … More VILLAIN OF THE STORY Gets Political on New Single “Break the Chains”

Wisconsin Dells pop-punk band Pets With People Names released a new lyric video last night for their song “If My Broken Down Car Can’t Get Us There, Is It Even Worth The Trip?” The song was released as part of The Pop-Punkin Spice Latte EP, a split EP with Minnesota pop-punk band Insomniac, which was released … More WATCH New Lyric Video From PETS WITH PEOPLE NAMES

Minneapolis metalcore act ChugChugWob announced today that their upcoming appearance at Local Love 2016 will be their final show and mark the breakup of the band. The announcement video, which also included a humorous parody of ASPCA television ads, was posted earlier today on the band’s YouTube page. You can watch the video below. ChugChugWob formed back in … More ChugChugWob Announce Break-Up and Final Show

After headlining MMC’s New Year’s Eve show in Minnesota, Fargo ND hardcore group Atrocities released a music video today for their most recent single “Idle.” The high energy video was produced by Trevor Sweeney Media and was filmed during the band’s set at Take Hold Fest last November. Check out the video below and show them … More ATROCITIES Release Music Video “Idle”