Inspirations from afar: New York, London, Detroit, and elsewhere
The godfathers of Minneapolis punk: the Suicide Commandos
Before the Longhorn: barns, ballrooms, and the Blitz Bar
This has got to be a joke: the Hypstrz, the Mighty Mofos, and the Batson brothers
Clubhouse for music fanatics: Oar Folkjokeopus Record Store
Sinister forces: Curtiss A and Bob "Slim" Dunlap
We do what we like: Flamingo and Flamin' Oh's
Punk rock gets a new home: Jay's Longhorn
New world: NNB
Party underground: the Podany and the Modesto
Ladies and gentlemen, the Suburbs!
Local wax: Twin/Tone Records
The Wallets take it
to Minneapolis: the art rock scene
New-no-now wave: M-80 Festival
New York City exodus: Minneapolis musicians move to the Big Apple
New day rising: Heusker Deu
The scene goes on: Duffy's, Goofy's Upper Deck, and 7th Street Entry
Raised in the city: the Replacements.