Yesterday, we reported on Minneapolis pop-punk band Unturned leaking album art for a brand new single on their Instagram. Today, the band follows up on their promise and released their brand new song “Temper.” The single dropped early this morning via Tilde Records and has already made a big splash in the local scene. Unturned shows they definitely … More Check Out UNTURNED’s Brand New Single “Temper”
Minneapolis’ pop-punk sweethearts Unturned told MMC last week that their long-awaited sophomore EP was finished and set for release next month on August 12th. Now the band has taken to their Instagram page and revealed the title and artwork for a brand new single, one section at a time, over the past nine days. The final piece … More UNTURNED Leaks Album Art, Announces New Single
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
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
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…
The Sooper Swag Project is a three piece rap group out of Chicago, IL. Their unique brand of swag filled mathrap has captivated audiences since they first showed up in the Chicago hip-hop scene back in early 2012. Back in April they released their most ambitious project yet: Badd Timing. Last week we sat down with … More Artist of the Month Interview: The Sooper Swag Project
2016 has claimed another alternative music legend today as it has been reported that Minneapolis pop icon Prince passed away early this morning at the age of 57. He was found at his Paisley Park Studios residence just outside of the twin cities and his death was confirmed shortly after by publicist Yvette Noel-Schure. The official … More Minnesota Music Scene Reacts to Death of Prince
In a statement on the band’s Facebook page, Infinite Me bassist Jackie Fleming announced that he will be leaving the band. The post comes only a month after the Minneapolis emo band announced their upcoming spring tour with Author and Many Rooms. The former bassist did not give an exact reason leading to his departure but it … More INFINITE ME Parts Ways With Bassist Jackie Fleming
Ben Drake, local producer and frontman of the Brainerd based easycore band Sorakujira, posted a teaser video today for his upcoming solo album Unlimited Breadsticks. This marks the producer’s first solo endeavor since 2013’s DON’T TELL ME HOW TO MUSIC! The new LP had been hinted at as early as 2014 when a new Ben Drake facebook page … More SORAKUJIRA Frontman Ben Drake Announces New Solo Album
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