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”
David Thompson, vocalist of Minnesota melodic hardcore band, Nanashi, has left the band. In his statement, Thompson cites “personal reasons and circumstances” as the *WORD* for his departure. You can read his statement below. To anyone who has come out to a show, bought merch, streamed our music, watched our videos, given us a floor … More Nanashi Part Ways With Vocalist
Chicago pop punkers Belmont have spent the last couple of years making a name for themselves. Since signing with Mutant League Records in 2016, the band has released their sophomore EP Between You And Me, two FANTASTIC singles, “Water Weight” and “Step Aside,” and have done countless tours. Now the band is gearing up for what … More Belmont Announces First West Coast Tour
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
Usually when people think of ska music they imagine people in checkered slacks and brightly printed shirts a la Reel Big Fish, most don’t think of people in nice(ish) suits and more formal attire. The first time I saw a Something to Do show I’ll admit I was a bit taken aback by their choice … More Artist of the Month: Something to Do
Coming up this month, Rockford, IL is having the first ever That’s Baby Stuff fest. Happening August 19th and 20th at the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center downtown. The fest highlights Midwestern artists, mostly from Rockford and Chicago, IL with some special far away guests including Hikes (Austin, TX) and Invalids (Princeton, NJ). Chicago favorites: The … More That’s Baby Stuff
For lovers of heavy, loud, in-your-face metal that have been looking for a new band to dig you can stop your search because we have found what you want. The Motion Mosaic hail from the Twin Cities and are looking to hit the ground running with their debut LP Samsara. The LP comes out Thursday (7/28), … More The Motion Mosaic’s Debut LP “Samsara” Releases Thursday
A few months ago, I meandered into Bare Bones Brewery in Oshkosh with a friend looking for a few drinks and a good time. Although our 21 and 22-year-old bodies were perhaps the youngest around, we quickly found the environment quite relaxing. Part of that was probably the IPA that I had in my hand, … More Nordlund the Wandering Nomad and Where to Find Him.
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