Hygh Tension Records

Big news from Hygh Tension Records! We’re thrilled to announce that our artist Mary Strand & The Garage have just been added to Rhett Miller’s show at the Turf Club in St. Paul, MN on Thursda 20th! Come out and catch an incredible night of music. See you all there!

We’re thrilled to share that Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine has added Stone Arch Rivals’ single “Dry Dust and Rising Water” to their Minnesota Playlist for November!

New Feature alert from @she_makes_music: Cindy Lawson roars back with new single “The Reckoning” shemakesmusic.co.uk/new-music/cind…

Big thanks to all the amazing radio stations spinning Mark Mallman’s new album Magic Time! Because of your support, the record is climbing the NACC 200 charts, and we couldn’t be more grateful. 📸 Photo courtesy of Lucky Cat Records 
#indierockmusic

Cheers 🍾 to @StoneArchRivals on dropping their amazing new single, “Dry Dust and Rising Water!” This track marks a stylistic shift from their signature neo-soul rock, exploring Americana influences reminiscent of The Gear Daddies and The Jayhawks. Give it a listen!

Live acoustic set @ Carbone’s MPLS
Thurs July 18 | 7–9PM CT | FREE + All Ages. Streaming on FB too → Ryan Smith – Solo Artist Busy summer of touring, recording, and running a label—come hang if you're in town!

📢 Macomb, IL — we’re coming for YOU!
This Saturday, June 28th The Melismatics hit the stage at Heritage Days with 75 minutes of high-voltage rock & roll to help you have a good time all the time. Remember, OUR amps go to 11.
Set time: 9:15PM CT
#macombheritagedays

Happy Release Day to Mark Mallman! 
His brand new album Magic Time is officially out now on Hygh Tension Records (TLG/Virgin Music Group) — and it’s a stunner. Preorders have shipped!
 #newmusicfriday #newmusicalert #newmusic2025

Did you miss Mark Mallman’s live performance and interview on @WCCO & CBS News this morning? Catch the full segment right here! 🎹 His brand new album Magic Time drops TOMORROW — Friday, 6/27/25 — cbsnews.com/minnesota/vide…

Mark Mallman Live on WCCO CBS Mid‑Morning!
Tune in this Wednesday, June 25th at 9:30AM CT to catch Mark Mallman performing live and sharing stories about his new album “Magic Time” — out this Friday, June 27th, worldwide on Hygh Tension Records (TLG)/Virgin Music Group!

“Nothing short of stunning” Thanks to @zillionsmag for the stellar review of the new @Mary_Strand single “Does Any of This Really Matter!” We want to hear what YOU think of this track. Let us know in the comments! #minneapolismusic #indierock #psychrock #newmusic2025🔥❤️🎧

Happy Father’s Day y’all!

@StoneArchRivals just got a FULL-PAGE feature in UK’s @TJPLNews! Their debut single “The One You’ll Want Tomorrow” is “irresistible” and “full of joy”—we’ll take it 😎

NEW FEATURE ALERT 
Big thanks to @BigTakeoverMag for this thoughtful (and fiery) write-up on Mary Strand Music’s latest single, “For All of Us (Dear Taylor)” 🔥 Out now everywhere. Read the full article at BigTakeover.com. #powerpop #indierockmusic #taylorswift

BRAND NEW MUSIC BLOG Hot Picks 8/4/25 Part One – The Best New Releases @Mary_Strand fvmusicblog.com/hot-picks-8-4-… #fvmusicblog #newmusicfriday #sustainablecurator #newmusic #musicrelease #musicblogger #indiemusicblog #musicblogstosubmitto #listentothis #musicblogsubmission

“Undeniably Rock’n’Roll” – Plectrum Mag 🔥🎸 Congrats to @Mary_Strand and @RyanSmithSOLO on their single “Costa Rica” recently climbing to #4 on the @RadioIndieA charts! 🇨🇷✨ Check out this stellar review from Plectrum Magazine (Issue 3) @tjp_news out of the UK! #indierockmusic

“One day, all pop songs will be this infectious and incendiary!” – @BigTakeoverMag (NYC) MONDO love to Mary Strand, whose killer new track “Take Your Time” dropped today on HTR/@virginmusic and blasted to #7 worldwide on the @RadioIndieA Top 100! #garagerock #powerpop

🖤@Lokisfollyband Punks Up the Holidays! 🎄 Check out this exclusive interview with @LelahelMetal about their new version of “Rudolph” for our compilation “A Punk Rock Christmas.” #punkrockmusic #punkrock #indierockband #christmasmusic lelahelmetal.net/2024/12/interv…

@markmallman will be playing a very special scary themed solo show at @BryantLakeBowl this Friday, November 1st 2024. Don’t. Miss. This. #soloshow #indierock #chamberpop #gothmusic #halloweenconcert

🔥 Tune in to @TheCurrent tomorrow morning (10/24/24) at 8:30 AM CDT for a special announcement about our boy @markmallman! Plus, get ready for an epic soundtrack to kick off your day right. 🎶👻 #IndieRock #HalloweenMusic #MustListen