Minnesota Hardcore

Season 1 Episode 7: The 2nd Wave

Dec 18, 2020 NR 15m 8.2

By 1985, hanging out at the Uptown Minneapolis McDonalds, these Minnesota kids were known as McPunks, and their bands were Outcry and Iron Fist. Later bands like Misery, Quincy Punx and Kitten Forever continue the tradition of hardcore.

Minnesota Hardcore background

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Backstory

1. The Backstory

Aired: Oct 30, 2020

Local bands The Suicide Commandos, Suburbs, Curtiss A, Replacements, and Husk...

Episode 3 Local Bands

3. Local Bands

Aired: Nov 13, 2020

The hardcore scene grows bigger due to Hüsker Dü. The Hypstrz, The Blue Hippo...

Episode 4 Goofy's Upper Deck

4. Goofy's Upper Deck

Aired: Nov 19, 2020

A look at legendary punk rock dive, Goofy's Upper Deck. Saint Paul band Willf...

Episode 7 The 2nd Wave

7. The 2nd Wave

Aired: Dec 17, 2020

By 1985, hanging out at the Uptown Minneapolis McDonalds, these Minnesota kid...


Info about Minnesota Hardcore

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres: Documentary, Music, History