#beasthead

Beasthead: “Mercy Kill”

It’s been a quiet 2019 for local boys Beasthead, but when their latest song ‘Mercy Kill’ popped up on my radar last week I was thrilled then found a sudden pit in my stomach wondering if this was the band’s swan song now that lead-singer Harry lives in California *sad trombone slide. But a recent late-night chat with Doug (keys/synth), they continue to work on new music in that one…

Putting the “Public” in Public Functionary, an interview with Tricia Khutoretsky.

By Rebecca Marx On the eve of a Public Functionary “Takeover” event (12/19), its Director/Curator Tricia Khutoretsky, gave Rift the low down on how Public Functionary actively works to cultivate a multi-dimensional relationship with its community. (more…)

Building an empire, Interview with Ced Linus of Pledge Empire Records

Rebecca Marx Rift: First off, you hail from Virginia Beach-begs the question of why Minnesota? Ced Linus: My brother (Prince Carlton) and I came here to play basketball at Bethany Lutheran College. We started doing music and quickly saw that Minnesota is a great place for independent music. So we decided to build our label here. (more…)

Listen/purchase: Top of the Mountain by Beasthead

BEASTHEAD (Humans Win! Music Blog)

“The four piece electronic indie rock band has been around kicking ass for about two years now and their song "Sticker on Your Brain"impressed us so much that we decided that they deserve to make a sweet music video directed by Joe McMahon. So keep your lil eyes peeled for that project in the future...”

Beasthead is hitting a few cities playing shows w/some fines folks, including: Glow Mechanics, TeamMates, and Psalm One!!