BEN NOBLE

Singer/Songwriter

Ben Noble is a Minneapolis-based singer songwriter. His music is heavily indebted to a vast span of artists including: Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, Radiohead, and Damien Rice. He has a number of projects in the works, of varying musical taste. This site is a home base for all his work.

STEP ROCKETS

Alt Pop / Indie Rock

It didn’t take long for Step Rockets to take off. Their self-released single “Kisser” found its way to #1 on the Hype Machine charts just two weeks after its release despite virtually no publicity. The track has since garnered over 5.5 million plays on Spotify and catapulted the band onto the international music scene.
With appearances at Firefly Festival, Summerfest, SXSW, CMJ, Canadian Music Week and a slew of other festivals and major venues across North America, Step Rockets have developed a reputation as one of the most exciting new live bands on the scene, seamlessly blending wailing guitar solos and anthemic melodies with infectious dance grooves.

Grayshot

Indie Pop/Synth Rock/Alternative

Brothers Aaron and Christian Ankrum form the core of Grayshot. This alternative pop band has been busy steadily crisscrossing the US and parts of the UK/Europe as well as writing and recording material (their first full length album Stay/Go was self-produced) in their Minneapolis studio. Their songs are a rare hybrid of indie depth & heart with a large-audience ready sound. Having honed their live sound while supporting international bands Crooked Colours, The Boxer Rebellion and Citizens! on their respective US tours, Grayshot has become a formidable live band that consistently wins over new fans and delivers for returning audiences.

Van Stee

Indie/Electro-Pop/Hipster

Modern uplifting Darkwave pop band VAN STEE from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They brought you the Krautrock of their critically loved debut album WE ARE featuring the subtle surf of “Color In the Paper Planes” and dub influenced “We Are”. Featured on MTV, KEXP, The Current and college radio stations around the country. Their new album, Heartbreaker Nervewrecker Meansucker will be released independently on June 22nd, 2018. The first single, along with it’s felt animated video “Here Comes the Fire feat HALEY”, is available now for your enjoyment.

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Conrad Clifton

Electronic/Future Bass/Trap

Tacky Annie

Synth Pop/Alternative/Indietronica

In 2018, singer/songwriter Rachelle LaNae combined forces with musician/producer Andrew Frederick, and their love of pop music forged Tacky Annie. The collision of their sounds creates dance-inspiring, carefree melodies with powerful vocals and bass-driven rhythm. Fans of Sylvan Esso, Phantogram, and Chvrches will love their light-hearted quirkiness and intense, energy-infused sound that crosses genre, explodes expectations, and keeps you moving.

Stephan Hogan

Country/Americana/Rock

After spending time in Nashville, touring & gleaning from successful artists, Stephan decided to bring a bit of Nashville back home. With his growing fan base & show schedule, he’s reaching thousands of loyal country music fans! He has opened for major country artists Vince Gill, Dan + Shay, Drake White, Darryl Worley, Andrew Peterson, & Chris Young. He was recently featured on “The Opening Act” with Dominick Allan & Country Rebel, where his acoustic performance of John Denver’s “Country Road” received more than 70,000 views in the first 24 hours. In addition, Stephan won a coveted top five finalist spot in the Guitar Center Presents On Stage with Vince Gill Competition.

Dear Dear

Synth Pop/Dream Pop/Indie

Dear Dear is like those few good friends left from your high school days — there’s a beautiful nostalgic feeling when you’re together, yet you’re still excited about what’s ahead in life. Blending big 80’s analog sound with modern indie-pop flavor, and invoking emotions of all kinds, this duo refuses to sonically box themselves in.

Tux Bolo

Electro Pop/Top 40/Dance

Electronic Pop production trio from Los Angeles/Minneapolis. Members Dan Richards (One Direction), Lance Conrad and Doug Louiselle write and produce original music featuring guest singers including Ashley DuBose (The Voice) and collaborations with other artists.

Ymmi

Urban/Hip Hop/R&B

Mentored by Prince and the NPG’s musical director, Morris Hayes, YMMI quickly found himself co-writing songs for hitmakers like the platinum R&B group NEXT, touring with Tech 9, and opening for prominent names in hiphop like T.I., Yo Gotti, Plies, T-Pain, and Nelly. YMMI strives to take his own sonic approach to music that spans several different musical genres, and never boxes him in to one single category.

Nathan Miller & The Unstoppable Company

Blues/Roots Rock

With deep roots in funk, soul, classic rock, and blues, Nathan Miller’s unique style of slide guitar is steeped in the American roots tradition. Joined by his band Unstoppable Company they offer up a fiery blend of electric slide guitar riffs, heartbreak, and triumph. Miller’s broad musical influences shine all throughout the record, breaking sonic ground on what a slide guitar and intense songwriting can do.

DPLV

Chill/Synth Wave/Psychedelic

Their sound is a combination of vintage and futuristic sounds, influenced by 80’s music like the Talking Heads, Tears For Fears, The Cure, Depeche Mode, and the like – but also modern artists like Robert DeLong, MGMT, Tame Impala, and Toro Y Moi. They have created a captivating live show featuring custom art, a programmed light show, dramatic performances, and witty stage banter.

Rose Hill Drive

Rock/Alternative

The members of rock trio Rose Hill Drive have come a long way since their teenage years, when they made music in an old house on Rosehill Drive in Boulder. On paper, it seemed like everything was on track for the band to become big. The rockers opened for bands like The Who, Stone Temple Pilots and Jane’s Addiction. In 2008, Rose Hill Drive made their national television debut on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” But nearly six years ago, and after three studio albums, it appeared that the band had called it quits. Until now. Rose Hill Drive’s self-produced comeback album “Mania” was released in 2017.

Weather Maps

Alt-Rock/Adult Contemporary

Their sound is a mix of raw, rugged sounds paired with experimental, modern electronic elements, all while delivering catching melodies and hooks. Stofer is also known for his work as a bassist, having toured/recorded with such acts as Rose Hill Drive, The Fray, Ryan Bingham, Scars On 45, Cary Brothers, Flobots, and many more. In addition to being a bassist, Stofer is also a songwriter/producer, having writing hundreds of songs for film and television, and also two full length albums under the Weather Maps moniker.

Elskavon

Ambient/Cinematic/Instrumental

“Elska” means love. “Von” means hope. Love and hope. Two things every single person longs for and needs, and yet two things much too lacking in our world. Music is my way of attempting to bring a glimpse of that love and hope that often feels so distant. From hearing the wood floor creak in piano recordings while family walked around upstairs, sampling in washing machines sounds via iPad, sending synths and vocals out to guitar pedals, recording unplugged electric pianos, or using the human body as drum triggers, each song was created in a unique way.