topban
Hear our artists:

presspic
The Archimedian Point

the archimedian pOiNt present an exciting blend of progressive songwriting and socially conscious lyrics with a hard rock heart. Designed to inspire those who value independent thought.
. "keen on coalescing genres like atoms smashing,the Archimedian Point is at once wholly recognizable, and at times completely without category"
- Cody Blevins, VENTS magazine
"within (their) rocking but accessible grooves are the kind of stylistic shifts that render such labels as metal, progressive rock, thrash, or post grunge simply inadequate."
- rice b., radioindy.com

presspic
HE WHO DREDZ Hailing from St. Louis, MO He Who Dredz quickly has begun to blow up in the Midwest region after the debut of their first album entitled "Caged In Rage." He Who Dredz, a striking hard rock band, who knows how to keep things heavy, as well as having choruses that fans love to sing along to. He Who Dredz has the ability to have the crowd constantly moving, as well as keeping people screaming for more.

presspic
WELCOME TO THE CINEMA “welcome to indie pop perfection.”
- Alex Catarinella, Gen Art Pulse
"If you're up for dancing and chanting, this is the album for you."
- Undue Noise, Absolute Punk.
"'welcome to the cinema' ist ein prima empfang"
- Gepostet von E., Das Klienicum
"...the burgeoning talent of these South Dakotans spills out in abundance."
- Jen Paulson, City Pages

presspic
AUDIO SPAGHETTI Audio Spaghetti's music is a mix of groove-oriented rock songs that can't be squeezed into just one genre; everything from pop, funk, rock, ska, jazz, and hip hop. Its a sure thing people will be rocking up front and dancing in the back. Audio Spaghetti has been performing in the Midwest for 5 years. Throughout that time they have appeared everywhere from venues to clubs, festivals, the Vans Warped Tour, and live television and radio shows. You've also heard their music on MTV, CBS, ABC, and the Discovery Channel.

presspic
Save Us Hollywood

Save Us Hollywood is a post hardcore/ metal band originally from Eastern Iowa, formed in the summer of 2010. The band recorded their first E.P one month after forming, and are at a constant progression, with frequent releases that offer fans an intense, heavy, melody driven sound. With much more to come, Save Us Hollywood is in and out of the studio, and planning multiple tours to reach out to fans everywhere to share their love for music.

presspic
Diesl
Taking from classic influences like Iron Maiden and Metallica, the ingenious rock of Incubus and Alice in Chains, and the pop sensibility and song writing of Jimmy Eat World, Diesl's sound is aggressive without being overbearing. Straying from the cookie-cutter image and utilizing their wide array of musical influences, Diesl has created a raw and yet technically impressive rock sound with a pop edge that has allowed the band to endure over 10 years of changing fads and short - lived trends in the original music scene.

presspic
A DEAD GIVEAWAY "from the very beginning, the passion and dedication that lives inside each member of A Dead Giveaway has always been, as the name implies, a dead giveaway. This group of five young men from Kansas City, Mo have spent the past seven years creating a sound and presence that can only be experienced, not described. Words will never fully do a song justice, in order to comprehend you must listen; attempt to understand it in your own unique personal way. It's simple. It's natural."

presspic
ByItsRightName
The true purpose of music has dwindled down. Turn on your radio and you'll hear the usual cookie-cutter, non-creative party pop songs and shallow love song lyrics scavenged up from the classics and pasted together in a way that leaves you empty, unchanged, and uninspired. ByItsRightName has a mission to show you that music exists to do the exact opposite. May their powerful, unique melodies hook you in and pique your interest... May their intense, tight percussion pound deep into heart and keep you close... And may their sincere lyrical stories of passion, struggle, and triumph speak into your soul and inspire you to be different in the world of conformity.

presspic
Six String Music

It's evident that Lally not only put a lot of work into these recordings
but also that he is a very talented songwriter. Acoustic Dreams is mostly
filled with mid-tempo recordings that recall Jack Johnson or Jimmy
Buffet.

Mathew Beat - Examinier

Acoustic Dreams CD is Great! Wonderful, fun, and easy to listen to.
Upbeat music mixing genres of easy rock and folk with a laid back summer
feel. :-)

Candice - CD Baby Acoustic Dreams Review

Listening to "She's My Sunny Day" and I have to admit I am taken
completely by surprise. What a good song and the music ensemble just melts
together and your voice just radiates the lyrics into a soft mellow
melody. You have totally blown me away, you blew my expectations
completely out of the water!

Black Rose Radio - Reverbnation

presspic
Smell My Pillow

Smell My Pillow is an original Rock band from Minneapolis, MN USA. The sound is ROCK with whiffs of Alternative, Grunge, and acid.
Some songs have hints of Weezer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Cake. See SMP LIVE!

presspic
JUSTYN DOW

Justyn is a pop/rock artist who calls Minneapolis, MN home. Although influenced by bands like Kings of Leon, OneRepublic and The Fray, Dow has a unique sound of his own - driven by distinct edgy-rock vocals and pop-laced melodies. Since the release of his debut EP Dim Light Shining in February 2011, Dow has assembled a complimenting backing band and seems poised to take on the music industry.

presspic
MAYDA In a sea of rappers and indie rockers, it seems that Mayda has dropped her anchor as a pop funk artist. Just below 5 ft, Mayda definitely packs soul into her chorus-driven pop tunes. Her sound has been said to slap the funk like Prince with a delivery close to M.I.A. With the recent release of full length, The Interrogation, Mayda brings a freshness to the Twin Cities music scene.

presspic
BENJAMIN RAYE
Benjamin is a singer/songwriter and multi-intrstrumentalist who has worked hard to establish a following in the upper midwest. His style covers a wide variety, from pop/rock to alternative, to country and folk. He has released two singles nationally and has received some radio airplay in the U.S., Canada, England, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, and the Netherlands, and Benjamin expects only more great things to come!

presspic
ARSENIC DREAM Arsenic Dream strive to mix their influences and their talents in a way to create music that can touch and influence others. Making the connection to the crowd and the fans is what makes the difference between just watching the band and experiencing the band.Meaningful and thoughtful lyrics combined with music that is willing to push the limits in all directions is the base of the band and what they do to try to set themselves apart from other bands.

presspic
Burning Tide
Burning Tide is a dirty blues-rock influenced powerhouse from Kansas City, KS. With catchy hooks & sexy looks, they always keep you craving more! Inspired by bands like Black Stone Cherry, Velvet Revolver, Motley Crue, & Silvertide, The Tide is always kind enough to rock your faces off before drinking you under the table. Their debut album, "Guilty Livin'," has taken the Midwest by storm, & they haven't looked back. Fueled by rock 'n' roll and cheap whiskey, the Kansas City kings (& queen) are breaking down the typical "chick fronted band" stereotype, replacing it with a fearsome foursome of party-rock & good times. Warning: Burning Tide may cause questionable hook-ups, mild bruising, & hangovers.

presspic
Illegal Smile

Illegal Smile is a fierce 4-piece alt/rock band with big time sound from small town Iowa. They have shared the stage with many national bands such as Nonpoint, Powerman 5000, Alien Ant Farm, Fair to Midland, and numerous others.

"Illegal Smile brings passion and an
energy to the stage that few can match. Songs with deep lyrics are
intertwined with a chorus that you can sing along with."

-Brian Marshall-
Host of UNSIGNED & UNLEASHED and THE MORNING SHOW on ROCK 108 / KFMW 107.9fm

presspic
Michael James

Born and Raised in Minneapolis, MN, Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Michael James has been rocking Mpls blues clubs since the mid 1990's with his two bands, Michael James & the Headliners and The Big Bang. (Jonny Lang's former band). He delivers his blues rock with power and emotion. Michael wrote all 12 songs and plays all instruments on the new CD.

presspic
ALBINO SPIDERS The Albino Spiders were hand picked by Alkaline Trio to open for them at there sold out performance in Iowa at the Picador ..This was a regional search and bands from all over the midwest submited press packs ..The Albino Spiders are now Endorsed by Coffin Cases... Music description :
The Swagger of GnR ,The Darkness of MCR,The pop of the 80s and an attack thats all there own !!!

presspic
THE DEBUT After the music has stopped, the house lights have come on, and the smoke has cleared-the Debut is the band that you will remember. The Debut write smart, catchy power pop tunes that are inescapable once they have hooked a place in your internal jukebox. This Minneapolis-based band draws from influences such as Wilco, Built to Spill, The Replacements and the Clash while crafting a sound all their own. At home on every stage, the Debut never hesitates to make the most out of each live performance.

presspic
SarahLou

Looking for unique?! SarahLou, based in Minneapolis, MN, is a Folk/Indie group, all over 6 feet tall, inspired by Singer/Songwriters such as Angus and Julia Stone, Brandi Carlile, Mumford and Sons, and Damien Rice. SarahLou brings well-versed, catchy lyrical arrangements, in which you'll enjoy the art of heart-felt personal story telling through song highlighting their raspy, distinctive voices. Recently voted "Artist and Song of the week" by Colorado's, The Denver Music Insider, you'll love their music!

presspic
GULCH If you're into the metallic stoner boogie rock of bands like BRAND NEW SIN and wonder what BLACK LABEL SOCIETY would sound like without so many pinch harmonics, Kansas beardos GULCH will be right up your alley. Their stock in trade is burly riffs, workingman's solos and heavy, catchy songs steeped in the classics and sung with rough-hewn gusto. On their debut, "Uphill Both Ways", they're poised to make a name for themselves among those who like a little shitkicker groove with their metal.
GULCH are at that point where lesser bands wither and fail -- making the jump from local heroes to the Herculean task of making an larger regional or national impression. With "Uphill Both Ways" as their stepping stone and calling card, GULCH should have no problem making the leap

presspic
Superstar Runner

This gentleman is an Indie-Vocal-Pop artist that delivered a powerful message with each lyric. The passion behind each key or chord struck did not go unnoticed by those listening." - Deitra Magazine

presspic
KERRINGTON COOPER Kerrington Cooper's Sound is most commonly
associated with bands like: Boys Like Girls or Metro Station, but with maybe little bit of a "Theatrical Rock" vibe thrown in. After the Band
Played the Finals for Kansas City's best band search, Hosted by Mix 93.3 (Kansas City's #1 hit radio station) The Mix 93 DJ's described
them as, "Unique and Interesting... They definitely have an edge up on the competition!" The groups Live show is Very enegetic and Extremely Crowd interactive! "People Come to be entertained so we do our best to not just put on a concert but to PUT ON A SHOW!"

presspic
ROCKET TRANSFER Rocket Transfer is a 4-piece rock band based in Des Moines, IA. The combination of catchy songs, smart lyrics, great musicians, and an exciting stage show has propelled Rocket Transfer to regional success and beyond. Influenced by artists such as Tonic, Vertical Horizon, Maroon 5, and King's X, Rocket Transfer has injected some groove into the modern rock scene.

presspic
JON WAYNE AND THE PAIN Jon Wayne & The Pain Is a collection of influences like anyone in their generation. Their Reggae, Ska, & Hip Hop Blues music is directly influenced by Slighly Stoopid, Sublime, and G.Love. But there's a deeper message of hope to found within their songs. The music gives a redeeming example of the power of love and finding what it takes for all of us to move past the things that have been holding us back from being who we were meant to be.

presspic
Jonnyallen
Paying homage to the most extreme of heavy music styles with a refined, artistic and dynamic delivery. Paired with thought provoking lyrics, and an intense live stage show to boot.

If you haven't seen jonnyallen live, then you haven't seen a rock show.


presspic
MIDNIGHT SUIT Midnight Suit is a Hardcore/Punk Band from Fargo, North Dakota. Over the last 3 years, The have been dedicated to heavily touring the Midwest and South. Through toe tapping choruses and heavy breakdowns, Midnight Suit strives to challenge your ears and put a smile on your face. See for yourself!

presspic
27 Years

27 Years is a dynamic rock band from Minnesota. The band name 27 Years is a testament to the great musical hero's of the past who left this world 27 years young.

-Rest assured, theyre not trying to reproduce age old rock or slick cover tunes. 27 Years may be named after their fallen idols but even Jim Morrison once said, Each generation wants new symbols, new people, new names. They want to divorce themselves from their predecessors. 27 Years hopes to be and do just that. -the27club.net

presspic
StillLine
StillLine is a band with a simple purpose, to create rock music on every end of the spectrum. Whether it's the softer side of things with songs such as "EverStreet", "Speak", or "More than a Name", or the edgier moods of "Ten Feet off the Ground", "Innocence", or "The Right Kind of Pain", StillLine is unafraid to showcase all ends of the rock genre.

presspic
Diana Rose
a Rose is a Country/Pop/Christian singer-songwriter, who has the ability to deeply captivate an audience with just her voice, her piano, and her message. In a nutshell, she is a vibrant, creative spirit, who enjoys writing about life, love, loss, and everything in between. Diana's constant goal is to leave people feeling uplifted, inspired, and empowered when they hear her music. Ms. Rose continues to make waves in the Twin Cities with her original music, and she hopes that her hard work and passion for writing will help her make even bigger waves nationally and internationally. www.dianarosemusic.com

presspic
Lingua Luna
A Minneapolis-based contemporary folk band supplying you pop and twang with soul and class. "Lingua Luna is an all-female folk trio that plays light-as-air tunes backed by banjo, violin, mandolin and piano. But the real draw is the women's rich, expressive voices and the engaging harmonies they make sound so effortless on Siren Songs, their debut album." - St. Paul Pioneer Press.

presspic
Bright Giant
Bright Giant is good old-fashioned, american, Rock 'n' roll from Iowa, north of Missouri. It's big, riffy, noisy, snarky and mean. The new record, "Kings & Queens of Air" will be available on 11-11-11. Thank-you for your support

presspic
Michael Vanasek
I am Michael Vanasek. I am independent artist from Minneapolis,MN who does not affiliate with genres or specific musical styles. I taught myself most of what I know in music and am continuing to learn on the go after starting from nothing. On my musical journey I have met many people that have helped to guide me in the right direction to continue searching for the truth within through music. I believe in honest, genuine heartfelt music and I don't believe in having any boundaries or limitations regarding music. Recently I gained some interest from a producer in Nashville and went down and recorded a 5 song ep of some raw songs that I had written. Although the sound that came out was not 100% to my liking, I was open to the direction in which they were taken and am currently continuing to write and find "my" sound which is and will always be ever-changing. Versatility is my strongest ability and I will continue to go where my heart will take me. Truth

presspic
Take Cover
Take Cover is a pop/rock band formed in 2007 from Minneapolis MN. The band has toured exhaustively and has shared the stage with such acts as Motion City Soundtrack, Minus The Bear, Every Avenue and Hit the Lights. Take Cover has released 3 EP's with producer Jordan Schmidt, (All Time Low, Motion City Soundtrack) before putting out their debut full length "The Dreamer and The Realist" this summer which has received mass acclaim in the independent music industry. Take Cover has been voted #8 in Alternative Press' Hometown Heroes category, and its members have had their music featured on "The Real World:Las Vegas" and "Keeping Up With The Kardashians."

presspic
FOUR STORY FATE We are Four Story Fate. Based out of Iowa City, Iowa our fanbase is ever growing because of our commitment to the quality of music we make. Get out to a show and see just why we are fast becoming Iowa's fastest growing unsigned act.

presspic
City Lights & Shorelines

City Lights & Shorelines is a pop-punk band hailing from the north eastern suburbs of the Twin Cities. Beginning their quest in the summer of 2011 to fill the local metro area with a little ear candy, CL&S is already on their way to taking the scene's crown! With influence from bands such as Four Year Strong, All Time Low and A Day To Remember the music is fun and full of energy. The debut album "The Attack Of City Lights & Shorelines!" is set for release sometime in the middle of 2012. Lots will be happening between then and now so stay tuned!

presspic
Seazon of the Fly

Seazon of the Fly is a five piece modern grunge band from a cold, dirt road, bog of earth where men take vacations to finish other jobs, and women store vegetables in case winter doesn't end next time around. The music is tribal rhythms and hole-in-the-floor blues, Minnesota fog metal and digital noise, a thick lyrical hook to sing with, and a swamp-based militia stage presence to yell at. At its core Seazon of the Fly is thick creepy harmonies and eerie sonic landscapes that will leave your ears longing for more.