Minneapolis metalcore band Villain of the Story announced on their Facebook and Twitter today that they have added drummer Nick Totton as the official fifth member of Villain of the Story. This news come just shortly after the band wrapped up recording of their first full-length LP with producer Johnny Franck, which is planned for release later on this … More VILLAIN OF THE STORY Announces Fifth Member
I had never listened to the Minnesota-based band Goodbye Lucy Grey before watching their new music video, but I can honestly say that their music is not what I had expected at all upon hearing their calming band name as well as the somewhat satisfying feeling that comes with the name of their song – “New Shampoo”. In … More Video Review: Goodbye Lucy Grey – New Shampoo
I’ve been following the Milwaukee-based Soul Low since their first album Uneasy which was released just over three years ago. What made them so interesting at first was how different they sounded from anyone else. Soul Low stood alone in the middle of several different genres that make it hard for music writers to pin them down … More Single Review – Tied In Knots by Soul Low
Johnny Franck, best known as the former vocalist of Columbus, OH metalcore band Attack Attack!, made a stunning return to form today as his newest musical project, Bilmuri, released their self-titled sophomore album. Bilmuri is the follow up to the bands debut effort Jaquar Shark, released last year. While the album flew mostly under the radar, … More Johnny Franck (ATTACK ATTACK!) Releases New Album Under New Band
The year is 2010, the local scene is dominated by this new sensation known as “crabcore.” Bright colors, synth tracks, and ridiculous breakdowns were in high demand. Local shows were an unspoken contest of who could last longest in the pit with the tightest jeans. It was arguably a simpler, less serious time for the local … More THROWBACK THURSDAY – The Suit
Minnesota pop-punk favorites Unturned have FINALLY announced the release of their new EP. In a short exchange of tweets with MMC Co-founder, Jake Smith, the group dropped the exact date of the highly anticipated release. Are you stoked? Because we’re stoked. Check out their current library here.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably now know that we have been spending the past several months planning Brickfest 2016, and IT FINALLY HAPPENED. We just want to take a hot second to say THANK YOU to everyone who played, came out and had the time of their lives with us. Also … More Midwest Music Collective Presents: BRICKFEST 2016
This coming Sunday Brickhouse Cinema, Midwest Music Collective, and North Summit Church present BRICKFEST 2016. The second installment of the central Minnesota based local music festival will feature nineteen acts, all from the midwest music scene and performing on one outdoor stage throughout the day. It will be hosted at Brickhouse Cinema in downtown Foley, MN, just ten … More Here’s a Taste of the Bands Playing BRICKFEST This Sunday…
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