Grim Lot ( Album Release )
Grim Lot is an alternative rock band based in Minneapolis. Drawing influence from roots rock n’ roll, 80’s new wave, and the stranger corners of pop music, the band plays a dark style of music embracing and eschewing of tradition. Familiar, yet totally their own.
“On their self titled debut album, Grim Lot deal in anything but subtelty. They continue to fit disparate styles together without sacrificing song craft, or giving in to gimmickry. They utilize angular riffing, blistering saxophone runs, analog synthesizers, and pop-cued melody in tandem to tackle the rigors of modern life. Across nine brand new songs, Grim Lot dare to be different with balled fist, and tongue firmly in cheek.”
Malamiko
Minneapolis trio Malamiko describes their sound as “shoegaze informed Midwest emotional hardcore”—a convoluted way of saying “kind of, but not really.” their words reflect the experiences of living through an era oversaturated with cynicism, irony, technology, and apocalypse sermons. word associations often land on heavy, tender, noisy, and dreamy. their debut album all pleasant dreams was released through Tern & Crow in spring 2024.
Lovely Dark
Lovely Dark is a Minneapolis indie-rock band where dark folklore, post-punk energy, and psychedelic folk collide. Driven by a thunderous two-drummer lineup, the band creates cinematic, haunting songs filled with soaring vocals, heavy guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and a touch of the mystical. Often described as “witchpunk,” Lovely Dark has spent more than a decade carving out a sound that is both ferocious and beautiful. A soundtrack for wandering through the city woods after dark.
GRIM LOT — Album Release Show
Saturday, November 7 | 7–10 PM
Day Block Brewing • Minneapolis, MN
With Malamiko and Lovely Dark
Get ready for a night of dark, atmospheric, and adventurous alternative music as Minneapolis bands Lovely Dark, Malamiko, and Grim Lot take over the Tap Room at Day Block Brewing for a special Grim Lot self-titled debut album release show.
Opening the night, Lovely Dark sets the mood with its haunting blend of indie rock, post-punk, psychedelic folk, and dark folklore. Featuring a powerful two-drummer lineup, soaring vocals, heavy guitars, and hypnotic rhythms, the band creates a cinematic, almost mystical sound. Often described as “witchpunk,” Lovely Dark delivers music that feels equally at home in a shadowy forest or a late-night underground venue.
Next up, Malamiko brings its own mix of shoegaze, Midwest emotional hardcore, dreamy textures, and raw intensity. The Minneapolis trio moves between heavy, tender, noisy, and atmospheric sounds, capturing the tension and emotion of living in an increasingly chaotic world. Their debut album, All Pleasant Dreams, released through Tern & Crow in 2024, showcases their distinctive approach to emotionally charged alternative music.
Headlining the evening, Grim Lot celebrates the release of its self-titled debut album. Blending roots rock ’n’ roll, ’80s new wave, alternative rock, and the stranger corners of pop, Grim Lot creates a sound that is familiar yet entirely its own. Angular guitar riffs, blistering saxophone, analog synthesizers, and infectious melodies collide across nine new songs that explore modern life with sharp edges, bold arrangements, and a sense of humor.
The Day Block Brewing Tap Room provides the perfect setting for this night of independent Minneapolis music—an intimate, laid-back atmosphere where you can grab a cold beer or your favorite drink, enjoy the company, and experience three distinct bands pushing beyond conventional rock boundaries.
Come celebrate a new album, support the local music scene, and spend your Saturday night surrounded by heavy grooves, dreamy soundscapes, dark melodies, and adventurous rock.
