Who: High On Stress

What do they sound like: Everything that made the 80s Minnesota rock scene so great. 

Why YOU Should Listen: A lot of bands cite The Replacements as a huge inspiration in their sound. But when you listen to Minneapolis-based High On Stress, the sentiment feels genuine. But let’s give the band some freakin’ credit here. They have mastered the sound that has made their city so revered in the rock stratosphere. ‘Mats aside, the band’s catchy, rootsy alt-rock is mixed with equal parts Yo La Tengo, Big Star and The Jayhawks. My personal favorite is “Eyeliner Blues,” which you can check out a snippet of below. Be on the lookout for the band’s new album, coming out this September. We should have a song up on our Late Night Mix player shortly.

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