After appearing in our write-up 3 Bands You Should Have Your Eye on in 2016, Minneapolis pop-punk four piece The Way Away released their high anticipated sophomore EP Something I Never Wanted today via bandcamp. The new EP is the followup to their 2014 release Carry On and features the single “Echoes” which came out … More THE WAY AWAY Release “Something I Never Wanted” EP
As part of our Artist of the Month series, we recently sat down with Ithomiid, the Minneapolis punk band, and our Artist of the Month for February, to talk their new live new album, their inspirations, and their unique sound. 1) We usually avoid asking the ‘band name’ question, but yours is super interesting, not … More ITHOMIID Discuss New Live Album (Interview)
They’ve been teasing us for so long with new music and our first taste is finally hear. Former Artist of the Month, the present age, have dropped their first single from the upcoming album Still Life and boy is it good. Look, we won’t try to hide our girl-crush on the present age, they are fantastic. … More Single Review: HEADACHES – the present age
Fargo, ND’s leading christian hardcore act Atrocities announced today that they will be hitting the road next month for an east coast / midwest tour along with Raleigh, NC chaotic hardcore group The Death in Me. The tour titled The Evergreen Spring Tour is in support of The Death in Me’s new EP An Appeal To Heaven which … More ATROCITIES Announces March Tour With North Carolina’s THE DEATH IN ME
Today we’re going to be taking a listen to the female-fronted band from Indianapolis, Chiasma. “Starboard” The song features a few riffs that are reminiscent of earlier Atreyu, blended with the melodies of In This Moment. One of the things that struck me most about this song is how well the song is mixed, the … More Chiasma – “Starboard”
It’s been a few months since the announcement of the next ONE DOLLA HOLLA event in Minneapolis. The stacked local show, masterminded by FIVEONETHREE Music Group, features fourteen underground acts over three stages, and all for only one dollar entry. The event will be hosted at The Garage, located just south of the twin cities in … More Here’s a Taste of Who’s Playing ONE DOLLA HOLLA This Saturday
Minneapolis pop-punk veterans Charlie Siren announced yesterday that they will be dropping a brand new album in the spring. The album is titled Mood Swings and will be released through Loud, Broke, & Dumb Records. This is the first official release from the band since their 2014 split EP with Et Tu Brute. An album release show … More CHARLIE SIREN Announce New Album and Release Show
Local producer Ben Drake has been recording local music in the midwest for the better part of the last decade. His producing credits include Nanashi, Valor Tracks, See The Rise, Aurae, Dismantling The Silence, as well as his own projects Sorakujira, Insomniac, and his solo work. When you’re in the producing business for that long, especially … More “What Better Way to Try and Learn a Style Than to Copy the Masters?” Producer BEN DRAKE Talks About Times He Ripped Off Other Artists
Debuting last August, StillBreather is one of the newest additions to the Minneapolis metalcore scene. The band features ex-The Following members Brad Davern and Jason Hirt, as well as former Let//Go guitarist Austin Hockert. Last night StillBreather dropped their debut EP via their bandcamp page. The five track EP titled I features the progressive metalcore band’s … More STILLBREATHER Prove They’re a Force To Be Reckoned With on Debut EP
In 2003, MySpace came along and forever changed how bands connected with fans and new listeners. Though the days of MySpace are long gone, a strong social media presence is now more important than ever if you’re looking to make it big. Social media can be a local band’s best friend or worst enemy. Now of … More 3 TIPS FOR USING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR BAND
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