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
There are very few bands that can harken back to true punk roots. As much as we love the pop-punk genre, it’s never been true punk, it’s not the real in-your-face, high energy, fast-paced, no-holds-barred, destructive power. The Retakes have retaken (see what I did there? It’s a pun! Are we cool yet?) that lo-fi … More Artist of the Month Interview: The Retakes
Band: The Retakes Hometown: Minneapolis, MN Genre: Good Old Fashioned Punk Rock Favorite Track: Operator
Band: ITHOMiiD Hometown: Rodgers, MN Genre: Progressive Punk Favorite Track: Every Page
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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