Dirt is an unclean matter. The first ever DIYrt Pile is an unearthing of the unwashed sound, art, and punk spirit of the Twin Cities DIY scene that often digs itself underground. Locals Mouthful, Jenny Matrix, and Melanerpes are ready to rise from the sludge to bare their emotive roots. Featuring zines, prints, and jewelry by DIY artists hermitcaves, l0fithriller, wizard.dna, and Essence Enwere. It’s a night of noise, art, and DIY community you’ll want to get buried in. 

 

Mouthful is an electrified indie folk band from Minneapolis. Bean, Chloe, Brandon, and Spencer enjoy making music that makes minds and bodies move and also talking with their mouths full.

 

Jenny Matrix is a trans-fronted pop punk group from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Drawing inspiration from modern indie rock artists such as Jeff Rosenstock, Mitski, and Kero Kero Bonito, JM strives to make music that’s fast and fun with lyrics about identity, personal relationships, and change. The band consists of Chloe Penny (she/her) on vocals and guitar, Alex Chestnut (he/him) on guitar and backing vocals, Brandon “The Munchler” (he/him) on bass, and Brandon Tang (he/him) on drums.

 

Melanerpes is an indie emo band from Minneapolis that believes anything is possible through the power of rock and roll.