Michigan emo boys Charmer have released a new single off of their upcoming album. “Nurse Joy” is the third single from the band’s upcoming self-titled record, due out April 20 on No Sleep Records. New Song "Nurse Joy" premiering over at @idobiradio ✨ Debut LP out April 20th via @nosleeprecords Thank y'all for the support … More Charmer Releases Emotional New Single
More news from Minneapolis ambient rock group Infinite Me. The band surprise-released their highly anticipated album Weather Mentality late Monday night (4/2/18). Weather Mentality is available for free download on the band’s Bandcamp page. This release comes less than a week after the departure of founding member and guitarist Colby Moores. Listen to the Weather … More Infinite Me Releases “Weather Mentality”
Dubuque, Iowa’s Kayak Jones is hitting the road this May with a DIY heavy tour. The band announced a string of shows around Howell, Michigan’s Bled Fest, joined by Past Life (5/11-5/17), Secret Stuff (5/19-5/22) and Stars Hollow (5/23-5/30). Catch them on any of the dates below! THE ROAD TO @bledfest 2018. Going on tour with @pastlifephl, … More Kayak Jones Announces Pre-Bled Fest Run
One of Infinite Me’s founding members has left the band. Colby Moores, lead guitar and tone aficionado of the Minneapolis post-hardcore/alternative band, posted a short statement to the band’s social media accounts regarding his departure. You can read the statement below. Colby is an incredibly talented, driven individual, and we wish him luck in all … More Colby Moores Leaves Infinite Me
Minnesota DIY label is hosting it’s first ever festival. Tilde Records Fest is to take place on April 19th and 20th at The Rebel Base in Minneapolis. The two day fest features an incredibly solid lineup, with genres ranging from hardcore (Ca$ual, War Prayer) to post rock (Lulu) to acoustic acts (Internet Dating), you will … More Tilde Records Holds First Festival
Ames, IA emo three-piece, Stars Hollow, just released their sophomore EP titled Happy Again. Happy Again is the bands third release, following their 2016 EP I’m Really Not That Upset About It and a four-way split EP with Internet Dating (MN), Catholic Werewolves and Employer. If you’re into twinkly guitars, aggressive vocals and emotional lyrics, … More Stars Hollow is Happy Again
The Rebel Music Stage is an original independent stage that is bringing in local bands at Milwaukee’s Summerfest. 90 bands will be playing at the Stage this summer and this year especially, the Rebel Music Stage will be featuring a different genre every day like old school punk, EDM, hip hop, and female-fronted metal. The … More Rebel Music Stage Showcases Local Bands at Summerfest
As I tried to find my way to the rooftop of the Schmidt Artists Lofts in St. Paul, I ran into my good friend, Chelsea, whom I hadn’t seen in almost a month. She looked at me flustered and said “I need a hug”. As we hugged, I tried to find out what was going … More The Von Tramps “Fast and Loose” Exclusive Release Party
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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