Nathan G. O'Brien

Since 2005 Sorry State Records has grown from a small boutique label into one of the most dependable, well-curated record distributors in the global punk & hardcore network. While the label maintains a heavy contingency of bands from their home state of North Carolina, they've also released records from a number of bands from around the world. 2013 was a … Read more

Anthrax Skyway Theatre Minneapolis, MN February 24, 2018 I have a pinched nerve in my neck. Self-diagnosed, but diagnosed nonetheless. It’s from shoveling snow. We’ve had so much snow this year. It doesn’t just snow a little at a time either. Every time it's snowed it’s been some sort of … Read more

Run The Jewels First Avenue Minneapolis, MN October 23, 2015 “I’ll apologize now. If you are wearing glasses, you might want to put those away. If you hate being slammed into by people, you might want to make your way to the back. If you’re rocking brand new sneakers, I’m … Read more

Babes in Toyland Rock the Garden Minneapolis, MN June 21, 2015 It’s difficult for me to write about Babes in Toyland without sounding at least a little bit gushy. Like other local-ish acts from their same era that made waves beyond the confines of the Twin Cities (Bob Mould, Soul … Read more

Belle and Sebastian Rock the Garden Minneapolis, MN June 20th, 2015 As a hot and humid day began its turn towards much needed cooler temperatures, Scotland’s baroque pop sweethearts Belle and Sebastian took the stage to close out the first day of this year’s Rock the Garden: an annual weekend … Read more

Philadelphia's Mannequin Pussy will release a new album on Oct. 28, Romantic. Out on Tiny Engines, it's the band's second full-length and a follow-up to 2014's Gypsy Pervert. Read more Upcoming Shows JUL 25 - Gainesville, FL @ The Nest JUL 27 - Orlando, FL @ SpacebarJUL 28 - Saint … Read more

Minneapolis, MN-based pro wrestling promotion F1RST Wrestling have announced the fourth installment of Wrestlepalooza will take place on June 14th at legendary downtown club First Avenue. Wrestlepalooza is a semi-regular event that showcases the hard-hitting, high-flying action of professional wrestling alongside the classic eroticism of burlesque, and the snarled attitude … Read more

The Murder City Devils have announced a new album slated for release this August. The famed garage punk band, which was born out of the ashes of hardcore acts Area 51 and Death Wish Kids in 1996, called it quits at the height of their popularity in 2001. In July … Read more

California emcee Rich Newly debuts his new video for "Cali POV." The video, which was directed by Barz N Art, provides a look into what winter life is like on the sunny West Coast. Watch Newly and his crew at the Santa Monica Pier; riding skateboards, hitting up the arcade, … Read more