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Minnesota Hardcore

Season 1 Episode 3: Local Bands

The Minneapolis hardcore scene experiences a surge in popularity, with bands like The Hypstrz, The Blue Hippos, Todlachen, Rifle Sport, Red Meat, and Loud Fast Rules rising to prominence, inspired by Hüsker Dü's impact.

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