Pravda Records @pravdarecords.bandcamp.com Chicago’s longest running indie rock label. Established 1984. www.pravdamusic.com
Kurt G @kurtgegenhuber.bsky.social indie historian of MN arts
astronomy and English degrees
funny in real life
Chicago –> Tucson –> Minneapolis
Art With a Point Custom Tattoo Studio @artwithapoint.bsky.social Skin art forged from the strength you carry within.
https://artwithapoint.start.page
www.artwithapoint.com
Rich Horton @richhorton612.bsky.social In Minneapolis - Published a local music mag, played in local bands, part owner of Relish and The Coffee Shop NE, plus I have a day job. Lots of stuff going on.
Charles "Skeeter" Conway @charlesconway.creator.blue 💙 Follow me on spotify and I'll love you forever 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/charlesconway
NEDiSON @pedigreedbunk.bsky.social An explosion of pedigreed bunk and inert sludge rockers.
Martin Zellar @martinzellar.bsky.social singer/songwriter
Sunken Planes @sunkenplanes.bsky.social MPLS Jangle Gazers
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZvRNvKz8Im76zqgAMl5Fg?si=h4IffaSESCa9CxKH-na94A
http://sunkenplanes.bandcamp.com
dana.noelle.thompson @danathompson13.bsky.social Founder of Heti Beverages, social entrepreneur, exited restaurant operator
@twincitizenmnmusic.bsky.social @twincitizenmnmusic.bsky.social 
@mostlymn.bsky.social @mostlymn.bsky.social 
Old 97’s @officialold97s.bsky.social Official Old 97s Bluesky account. Rhett Miller, Murry Hammond, Philip Peeples and Ken Bethea.
Radio K (KUOM) @radiok.bsky.social Student-run radio station of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. 770AM/100.7 & 104.5FM/streaming @ http://radiok.org.
Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social Troublemaker extraordinaire, CA AD 72 Candidate, www.kluweoc.com
Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social DJ
Daily celebrations of 70s/80s/90s/glam/punk/postpunk/darkwave/newwave/synthpop/dreampop/shoegaze/indie
More active at https://www.instagram.com/jakerudh
Weekly gigs http://twitch.tv/djjakerudh
Bio: https://first-avenue.com/performer/dj-jake-rudh/
Twin Town Guitars @twintownguitars.bsky.social Gear • Lessons • Repair
Keeping your life loud and local since 1997
bit.ly/TwinTownGuitars
Jenny Holzer @jennyholzer.bsky.social THE FUTURE IS STUPID
Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social Mom, organizer, Lt. Gov. of MN. My Ojibwe name is Gizhiiwewidamookwe = Speaks in a Loud and Clear Voice Woman.
Running for U.S. Senate to fight for Minnesotans
@thundermanatee.bsky.social @thundermanatee.bsky.social 
@stonearchrivals.bsky.social @stonearchrivals.bsky.social 
ᴄ ꜱᴛᴜᴀʀᴛ ʜᴀʀᴅᴡɪᴄᴋ🛸 @cstuarthardwick.com @ᗩᑎᗩᒪOG_Sᖴ ᖇegular ⭐ ᗯriters of the ᖴuture & ᒍim ᗷaen ᗩward Winner ⭐ Quora Top ᗯriter ⭐ Southerner from South ᗪakota ⭐
A unique voice known for inventive, thought-provoking narrative, philosophical depth, and fun!
Be excellent to each other.
Harrison Cole @harrisoncarto.bsky.social Cartographer, Geography PhD | mapmaking • design • art • birds | he/him
Tora Bliss @torabliss.bsky.social Artist / writer. #Hastings dweller. #Prince stan. Aka Tora Borealis 💜🐺 #wwfc
500princesongs.com
https://linktr.ee/torabliss
@mschillerberg.bsky.social @mschillerberg.bsky.social 
Cory Wong @corywong.bsky.social 
Nature lovers @artindetails.bsky.social Exploring 🌄nature hidden details, techniques, and stories through captivating insights.
Love the Nature🏵️
Jon Gordon @jonggordon.bsky.social Recreational cyclist. Amateur phone-tographer. Professional word assembler. He/Him/His
David Patrick McKenzie @dpmckenzie.bsky.social Versatile public historian & professor. Public history, museums, US-LatAm hist, hist memory. Formerly of Folger, Ford’s Theatre, Capital Jewish Museum, Design Minds, Alamo. SATX->Pgh->ElSal->DC/NoVa->GSO.
Sam Bergman @violanorth.bsky.social musician, arts administrator; Quaker, baker, Granite Stater; he/him
"A curmudgeonly joy" — @doodlyroses.com
"Fancy with an element of surprise" — @dalanie.bsky.social
Eric Moran @deveric.net Parent & spouse. Bicycles. Transit. Music. Gaming. Climate. MN/🇵🇷 news. Queer/Genderqueer. Poly. Organizer.
They/He Elle/El
I roller skate sometimes @rollnorthmn.com.
@stuffaboutmpls.bsky.social @stuffaboutmpls.bsky.social 
Paul Douglas @pdouglasweather.bsky.social Minnesota meteorologist and serial entrepreneur, tracking climate-fueled weather extremes. Author: “Caring For Creation” and “A Kid’s Guide to Saving the Planet”
Brandi M @brandimyer.bsky.social 
Jon McGinn @thekidabides.bsky.social Navy Vet, husband, father, and grandfather. Love our friends, music, food, but especially our family.
Suze @suzenelson.bsky.social Minneapolis mom and live music supporter. I draw shoes on stage and I’m teaching myself to play the accordion. Friendly introvert. Get in, we’re going thrifting.
Paul Kaiser @paulk59.bsky.social Father and music lover!
Haley @haleyjp.bsky.social Here for the dogs (see Marge above)
lizzo @lizzobeeating.bsky.social THIS IS MY ONLY PAGE ON BLUESKY - ANYONE ELSE IS A FAKE PAGE!
Greg Davis @gregdavismusic.bsky.social Electronic musician / Producer aka Asterisk / Record shop owner @ Autumn Records / Vermonter
gregdavis.bandcamp.com
gregdavismusic.com
autumnrecordsvt.com
outersoundsvinyl.com
Bob Collins @mylittlebloggie.bsky.social Builder of airplanes. Professional grandfather. Baseball usher to the stars
danvogues @danvogues.bsky.social Husband, Dad, 12x Marathoner, @prgrphs Drummer. #danbrittanylove #emjayvogues #dbparenthood #keenawags #theziekdiaries #juniperwhiskers #teamvogel
Make Keene @makekeene.bsky.social Musician, check out my band the Makeouts! https://linktr.ee/makeskeene
ahem @ahem.bsky.social minneapolis // Forged Artifacts // helloahem@gmail.com
https://helloahem.bandcamp.com/
charlotte mulvey @charlotteciemme.bsky.social minneapolis trans woman singer songwriter unbearably unprofessional she/her https://linktr.ee/charlotteciemme
Nadi if you’re Nasty @nadimcgill.bsky.social they/them
rockstar in Gully Boys
Mpls, MN 📍
Melodic Noise Media @melodicnoise.bsky.social Spotlighting Minnesota music from the basement up. | Send local music for review to melodicnoisemedia@gmail | LGBTQ+ ally | BLM | melodicnoisemedia.com
gnarly rae jepsen @lizmaebrooks.bsky.social she/they
lifelong minnesotan. mpls & goddamn proud of it.
union hottie • fuck ICE • lefty politically and handedly
would rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints
booking agent @easytargetbooking.bsky.social
Mike Doughty @mikedoughty.bsky.social Musical person 
the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social here we are, caught up in this big rhythm
NickMpls @nickmpls.bsky.social Minneapolis and regular traveler. Happily gone from Xitter. Lurk more than post. Politics, music, food, airing of trivial grievances.
fivesixzero @fivesixzero.bsky.social Former photographer, current software/hardware hacker nerd, Minneapolis ❤️
Eric Kassel @erickassel.bsky.social Graphic designer, director, & motion graphics artist based in Minneapolis. Co-founder of the design studio Lake & Pine. Occasionally plays music in bands.
Nate Patrin 🎧 @natepatrin.bsky.social StP, MN | '77 born | he/him | enthusiast
as in "patron of the arts"
"The music began again and was much improved." -Kurt Vonnegut
'Versions and Subversions: the Cover Songs That Changed Music' out soon
https://www.upress.umn.edu/author/nate-patrin/
@mplsmia.bsky.social @mplsmia.bsky.social 
John Moe @johnmoe.bsky.social SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Host/creator: Depresh Mode, Sleeping with Celebrities, The Hilarious World of Depression.
Host/co-creator/head writer: Wits.
Author: The Hilarious World of Depression.
Lead singer: Math Emergency.
Dogs owned: 2
Doron Clark @doronclark.bsky.social Husband, Dad, and Minnesota State Senator District 60. He/Him
We stand up for our neighbors.
Learn more: www.doronforsenate.org
zoë jackson @zoemjack.bsky.social reporter @startribune.com and midwest princess
✉️ tips: zoe.jackson@startribune.com
Steve McPherson @steventurous.bsky.social writer // guitar teacher at sarah jane’s music school // guitarist for big trouble, 120 mins band // nice cooker // picking the wrong line since 1976 // that's just unconscious knowledge
getinbigtrouble.com
Keith Harris @usefulnoise.bsky.social Creeping socialist. Premature anti-rockist. Oldest living Racket editor. Saving my labor for insane reading. Subscribe to Racket, or at least read it. https://racketmn.com/author/keith-harris
Racket @racketmn.com Your writer-owned, reader-funded source for Twin Cities news, arts, and culture.
Sign up to support our work today: https://racketmn.com/register
PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social Because Prince is much more than just Purple Rain. #PrinceHistory, because all #Prince hits have a story.
Mike Duquette, the “gotta have it guy” @mikeduquette.bsky.social The box set bastard. Owner @theseconddisc.bsky.social, catalogue music freak at labels of varying repute, bio writer for hire, trivia sponge, loving husband, doting dad (twin humans and cat)
@randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social Writer, editor, opinion-haver and podcaster at the Minnesota Star Tribune. Personal writing: thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com
Andrea Swensson @slingshotannie.bsky.social Music journalist, author, Prince person. Otterly obsessed.
Chris Steller @chrissteller.bsky.social MINNEAPOLIS. ALSO: SAINT PAUL. This is the ideal BlueSky bio. You should copy it. ALT: Circle is hot dog man putting ketchup on himself. Banner is me as Jimmy Carter. /j /hj /s
Barb Abney @barbabney.bsky.social Adoring mom to two grown adults. And Mamaw to my Granddaughter! Radio DJ. Podcast host. Friend. Afghan Whigs and Skyline Chili evangelist.
Casey Darnell @caseydarnell.bsky.social Thinking about capybaras • audience engagement @startribune.com
MinnPost @minnpost.com Independent, member-supported journalism for Minnesota.
🔗 minnpost.com
📧 minnpost.com/newsletters
Jenna Ross @byjenna.bsky.social Reporter at the Times-Picayune/ Advocate/ Nola.com. New Orleans-based, Duluth born. Saunas, books and baked goods. jenna.ross@theadvocate.com
Jason DeRusha @jasonderusha.com Radio host, former TV news anchor, Food Critic, Minneapolis-area dad and husband, DeRushaDownload.Substack.com
Martin Devaney @martindevaney.bsky.social Songs, stories, poems. Books, bands, baseball, breakfast. Unofficial mayor of St. Paul. Pig’s Eye Records. anecdote books. Folios (the band).
St. Paul, MN
https://linktr.ee/martindevaney?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
Laura Stanisich @laurainmpls.bsky.social Minnesotan. Dog Mom. Traveler.
Music. Books. Food. TV.
Gen X
Two Harbors @twoharbors.bsky.social Rock n roll band from Minneapolis
Diverse Emerging Music Organization @wearedemo.bsky.social Promoting and Preserving Minnesota’s Independent Music Legacy. This mission gives the organization a past, present, and future-looking perspective. Learn more about the Minnesota Music Archive at archive.demomn.org.
Nate @n8r.bsky.social Dad, PR Guy, Hockey Fan, Writer, Political Nerd, Parks Enthusiast and Aspiring Fly Fisherman. Ratio on each depends on how I'm feeling at the moment. Can be found at www.spinfirm.com and/or www.natedybvig.com
Derek Johnson @derekjjohnson.bsky.social music lover, liberal, data scientist, community owner Minnesota Aurora FC, Itasca Society Minnesota United FC; find me left of the dial - usually at First Avenue or a soccer match
Katie Rohman @katierohman.bsky.social Duluth, MN
Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com We are Going Out, the Minnesota Star Tribune's guide to the best food, drink, concerts, theater and culture 🕺 we have fun here
Electric Fetus @electricfetusmpls.bsky.social Minneapolis, Minnesota record store and purveyor of unique gifts for 58 years. Open 10-6 Tues-Sat and 11-6 Sun (closed Mon) 💜
www.electricfetus.com
Shellae Mueller @msmuellermpls.bsky.social Promotions. Marketing. Music. Community.
mick lynch - he/they @micklynchmusic.com minneapolitan composer, musician, and vampire
currently writing the soundtrack for upcoming adventure game @playgiveuptheghost.bsky.social
Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social Minnesota Star Tribune music scribe
djsmitty @djsmitty.bsky.social DJ at First Avenue. Selling tickets at the Turf Club. Flunky at various record and video stores.
Jason Nagel @jasonnagel.bsky.social local bartender
Laura B @burnsvibe.bsky.social Happily married, music lover, a proud cohost of backyard concerts, and involved in the best non-profit, @Footholdtwincities.org
I'm ready for a fresh place away from the Elon Musk chaos.
📍MN
Christopher Ludtke @fantailmedia.bsky.social Live music photographer. Sober. Minneapolis. 
First Avenue @first-avenue.com The legendary concert venue in Minneapolis, MN. Your Downtown Danceteria Since 1970 🪩 ⭐️ FAQs → http://first-avenue.com/about/faq/
She Rock She Rock @sherocksherock.bsky.social She Rock She Rock is a Minnesota nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls, women and gender-expansive folks through the art of music. 
Katy Vernon @katyvernon.bsky.social Ukulele Songbird- Sad songs on a happy instrument. New Rock band Favourite Girl. Also maker of Scrap Mice. https://linktr.ee/katyvernon
MN musician starter pack https://go.bsky.app/Gr6H3n9
The Belfast Cowboys @belfastcowboys.bsky.social 9-piece horn-driven Minneapolis band since 2002.
Emily Kissane @emilykissane.bsky.social 
Maggie Macpherson @maggiemacpherson.bsky.social Producer at Mill Street Production
Minneapolis.
Terry Walsh @terrybirdwalsh.bsky.social Point Guard at Foothold Twin Cities @footholdtwincities.bsky.social, Party Host at The Belfast Cowboys @belfastcowboys.bsky.social and St Dominic's Trio. Continual witness that Minneapolis hasn't burned to the ground.
Ann Treacy @annstp.bsky.social Following rural broadband in Minnesota by day. Seeing live music at night. Hosting Mostly MN Music radio show on weekends.
Mary Strand @marystrand.bsky.social Novelist, songwriter, indie rocker, guitarist, athlete, traveler, the sort of person who sneaks Nutella when no one is looking. Often up to no good whatsoever. My latest single, "Annunciation" (Hygh Tension Records/Virgin Music), is OUT NOW!- J Jim Peterson @jimpeet.bsky.social
George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social Husband, Actor, Activist, Uncle George to the Internet 🖖
Cindy Lawson @cindysongs.bsky.social Find me at cindysongs.com!