The hardcore scene in the Twin Cities grows bigger due to Hüsker Dü.
The hardcore scene in the Twin Cities grows bigger due to Hüsker Dü. Young Minnesota kids are influenced by older bands like The Hypstrz, who give Buzzcocks records to young Minneapolis thrash band The Blue Hippos. Todlachen, Rifle Sport, Red Meat and Loud Fast Rules are other bands featured. David Pirner and Danny Murphy discuss Soul Asylum’s hardcore roots.
AIR DATE 11/13/20
Minnesota Hardcore is a fast-paced, musical docu-series that examines the punk scene in the Twin Cities from 1980 to 1985. The Minnesota scene was a close-knit community of artists and fans that encouraged culture and spawned huge talents like Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, Soul Asylum, Rifle Sport and more.
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