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Minnesota Hardcore

Season 1 Episode 6: The Limits of Hardcore

The Minnesota music scene undergoes a transformation, with DKV experimenting with noise and Otto's Chemical Lounge drawing inspiration from 1960s psychedelia. Meanwhile, Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner and Danny Murphy share their thoughts on R.E.M.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Backstory

1. The Backstory

Aired: Oct 30, 2020

The Twin Cities witness a punk rock phenomenon, spawning iconic bands like Th...

Episode 3 Local Bands

3. Local Bands

Aired: Nov 13, 2020

The Minneapolis hardcore scene experiences a surge in popularity, with bands ...

Episode 4 Goofy's Upper Deck

4. Goofy's Upper Deck

Aired: Nov 19, 2020

The legendary punk rock dive, Goofy's Upper Deck, was a hub of energy as Will...

Episode 7 The 2nd Wave

7. The 2nd Wave

Aired: Dec 17, 2020

The 1980s Minnesota music scene was marked by the rise of the "McPunks," a gr...

Info about Minnesota Hardcore

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Music, History