The band is asking for help to fund the recording of their new album. Lots of incentives, and a guarantee that if they don’t reach their goal, you get your money back. Consider at least a $10 donation, and in return you a copy of the CD or a download of it…so just think of it as pre-buying the new album.
Everyone that knows me, knows that I love me some Magnolias. I first saw them back in the 80’s, before their first album came out, and I’ve enjoyed everything they have done since then. So help to put out more of that Magnolia goodness!
Great document of the label that put MN on the map, and helped to spawn some of the biggest punk/hardcore/indie-rock bands in the land. There is no denying the importance of this label and what they did for Minnesota. Even bands that never put out a single release on the label were helped out by them (think Husker Du and many others). They spawned the Suburbs, Suicide Commandos, Replacements, Soul Asylum, (my favorite) The Magnolias and many others.
When I started my label the folks at Twin Tone gave me some great advice, and when I did my video show, they helped me out then too, and I’m not the only person they ever helped. I was just some dumb kid that I doubt anyone there would ever remember. So even if the Twin Tone bands aren’t your speed, you need to give them a lot of credit for all the work they did.
So…the comp….. Well, this is filled with the typical Twin Tone bands. Just download it already. Great record!
The Magnolias are one of my favorite “bar” bands to see. Locally under-rated on the punk scene probably because they are so popular at the bar shows. Always a good show no matter what. I’ve been catching their shows since before the first Twin/Tone record came out. An ever revolving lineup, with the one constant of John Freeman, the music is consistent yet evolving with every record.
My name is Dave, and I grew up in Minnesota listening to the many punk & hard core bands that I'm featuring here. More important though, is that I'm not just posting the stuff that like, but I'm making an attempt to document every band that had something to do with the punk scene in Minnesota. From your Husker Du & Replacements to Dirt Poor & the Kung Fools. Bands that played bars, and bands that played basements and garages. I'd like it all represented here.
I'd also like your help. I can't possible do it all by myself, so if you want to see something here, let me know. If you see something on the net that deserves a mention here, let me know. If you'd like to contribute, let me know.
If you are in a band that I've posted here, and you want your stuff removed, just ask, and it will be removed. Most of my posts are links to other people's posts. Some of it is from my personal record collection. It is my intent to only post stuff that you can not otherwise buy. Long out of print stuff. If I link to stuff that is in print, I will try to include a link to actually purchase it. That won't happen very often though, since I try to post only stuff that I know to be out of print. If the band has an official website, I'll try to post a link to it. If I get something wrong, or you'd like to contribute something, let me know.
All I ask is that you enjoy the crap I post and if you have any suggestions, send me an email at: webbastard at mnpunk.com