This piece requires a bit of pre-exposition before the actual exposition: I’ve been working this entire semester on a project for one of my classes (and my portfolio) and well, here it is. Many of you have helped me get this done in some way, shape or form. There are many aspects of it that … More The State of the Music Scene: An Inside Look at Being a Musician In The Midwest
These Kinds of Things is the latest single (which you can check out their Facebook here for information on how to buy the single, half of the proceeds are going to charity) and video to come from the boys in the present age. For those unfamiliar with them, they are a brother duo, Logan and … More Single Review: the present age – These Kinds of Things
Minneapolis heavy indie superstars Alistair Hennessey announced their 2016 Winter Tour yesterday via facebook. The nine date midwest tour features support from Infinite Me as well as Anzio for the later dates. Tour kicks off on January, 28th in Ames, IA at The Record Mill. Check out the complete list of tour dates below and be … More Alistair Hennessey Announce Winter Tour with Infinite Me
Band: the present age Hometown: Appleton, WI Genre: Indie/Rock/New Wave Favorite Track: These Kinds of Things
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
MIDWEST MUSIC COLLECTIVE 