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Bad Bad Hats, a three-piece band out of the Twin Cities, had me hooked back in 2013 with their first EP, It Hurts. I can't help but feel like dancing when I hear Kerry Alexander's light and playful voice layered over acoustic guitars, clapping, and even kazoos. Their song "Super America," about the gas station chain, remains a… Continue reading Song of the Day: “Fight Song” by Bad Bad Hats
Last night I attended an exclusive bash for Minnesota's newest label, GNDWIRE Records (pronounced "Ground Wire"). Created by Mark Gehring and Dave Simonett (of Trampled By Turtles fame), GNDWIRE's first release will be John Mark Nelson's forthcoming album, set to drop in September. The launch party was held at Icehouse in Minneapolis, which was packed shortly after doors… Continue reading Review: GNDWIRE Launch Party Featuring Bones & Beeker, John Mark Nelson and Gramma’s Boyfriend
Next on Suburban Hipster's Catch Up Series: Treading North. Last month this little-known 7-member band released their debut EP at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis. They describe themselves as "dreamfunk," incorporating guitar lines that remind me of Red Hot Chili Peppers in their prime. They delve into experimental rock, jazz and even some blues, and while… Continue reading Band of the Day: Treading North
BOY is a German-Swiss pop duo, consisting of Valeska Steiner and Sonja Milena Glass. They were in Minneapolis Tuesday night at the legendary First Avenue club, along with opener Greg Holden. I was able to capture some video of the performance, but was generally too busy dancing to be a reliable videographer. Glass and Steiner… Continue reading BOY at First Ave, October 15, 2013
My favorite season is just days away! Sweaters, boots, and pumpkin-flavored lattes... *sigh*. Anyway, here's my playlist for Autumn. I'll be updating it throughout the season, so if you have any suggestions, please comment or email me (suburbanhipstermn@gmail.com) I love a good recommendation! Happy Fall! I'm off to dig out my pullovers and scarves. -SH
I'm a sucker for indie rock, and when I heard about Asker via City Pages, I knew I had to check it out! Asker is made up of three guys who went to college together here in the Twin Cities. Rumor has it they met in theology class at St. Thomas, and the rest is… Continue reading Band of the Day: Asker
