When Vial released their infectious debut EP Grow Up last November they were bound to shake up their home base of Minneapolis. The band is frank, singing about following their therapist’s advice regarding breakups and calling out trust fund musicians. Their energy and honesty is impossible to dismiss. And they didn’t ask for your opinion anyways. The feisty four piece sing with a clear pop command, which works in perfect contrast to their gritty guitar tones; sweet yet serrated. They play with an intent that’s both defiant and fun. As both artists and activists Vial not only open the door but make way for us to enter with them. With bubbly harmonies and a grunge tinge Vial push fervently against a homogenous scene of entitled cis white men to make way for their own. And there is nothing more punk rock than that.
Listen to “Rough” and “Grow Up” below and keep up with the band on Instagram.
This video is a Parody of Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven's Scream (1996) and is protected under Fair Use. Music is by VIAL. Stream Rough on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7soK35m8BosPkMQ67t7bqf?si=kNj-jWugTX6lqva_vzC2cw Purchase Rough on iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/rough-single/1487544445?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Purchase Rough on Bandcamp: https://vialmpls.bandcamp.com/releases Follow VIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VIALmpls/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VIALmpls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VIALmpls Video by Emily Nordstrom as director and editor and Sophi Dudley as director of photography.
Stream Grow Up on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/58628IDL14U7v1D8wL7Gmy?si=t8yiE-W_T2e69tuaHUl7sg Purchase Grow Up on iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/grow-up/1487524333?i=1487524341 Purchase Grow Up on Bandcamp: https://vialmpls.bandcamp.com/track/grow-up Follow VIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VIALmpls/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VIALmpls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VIALmpls Video by Jules Pivec as director and editor. Cinematography by Tess Atkinson and Emily Smith. Production assistance by Alex Ludwig and Caitlin McBride.