Heliocene ( Single Release Show )

Heliocene is a Minnesota-based indie rock project blending atmospheric textures, driving rhythms, and emotionally resonant songwriting. Drawing from alternative rock, post-rock, and modern indie influences, the band crafts expansive soundscapes that move between introspective calm and explosive energy. Their music explores themes of change, memory, and human connection, delivered through dynamic instrumentation and layered arrangements. Known for immersive live performances, Heliocene creates a sonic experience that feels both cinematic and intimate. Based in the Twin Cities music scene, the group continues to evolve its sound while building a reputation for compelling songwriting and engaging, high-energy shows across Minnesota venues statewide.

Ray Gun Youth

Ray Gun Youth Band is a Minnesota-based alternative rock group known for their energetic sound, DIY spirit, and emotionally charged performances. Blending elements of punk, indie rock, and modern alternative influences, the band delivers a raw yet melodic style built on driving guitars, dynamic rhythms, and memorable hooks. Their music channels themes of youth, identity, frustration, and momentum, capturing both urgency and introspection. Rooted in the Twin Cities music scene, Ray Gun Youth Band has built a growing reputation through passionate live shows and a commitment to authentic, high-energy performance. Their sets balance intensity with melody, creating an engaging experience that resonates with fans of modern underground rock while continuing to carve out their own distinct sound in Minnesota’s independent music community.

Damn Phibian

Damn Phibian is a Minnesota-based alternative rock project bringing a gritty, high-energy blend of punk attitude, indie edge, and heavy groove-driven dynamics. Rooted in the Twin Cities underground scene, the band delivers raw, unapologetic performances built on driving rhythms, distorted textures, and catchy yet aggressive hooks. Their music channels themes of tension, humor, and release, balancing chaos with control. Known for intense live shows, Damn Phibian continues to carve out a distinct voice in Minnesota’s DIY rock community.

Celebrate a landmark night of Minnesota music at Day Block Brewing on Friday, July 10th, as Heliocene hosts their official single release show, joined by an explosive lineup featuring Ray Gun Youth Band and Damn Phibian.

Heliocene leads the night with their signature blend of atmospheric indie rock, weaving together expansive textures, driving rhythms, and emotionally resonant songwriting. Drawing from alternative rock, post-rock, and modern indie influences, their music moves fluidly between quiet introspection and cinematic, full-force release. Known for immersive live performances, Heliocene crafts a sound that feels both intimate and vast—anchored in themes of change, memory, and human connection. This single release marks an exciting new chapter in their evolving sound and artistic identity.

Joining them is Ray Gun Youth Band, a Twin Cities alternative rock outfit known for their high-energy, DIY-driven approach. Their sound fuses punk urgency with indie rock melody, built on angular guitars, propulsive rhythms, and emotionally charged hooks. With themes rooted in youth, identity, and release, their performances are fast-moving, loud, and cathartic—balancing raw intensity with memorable songwriting that keeps audiences locked in from start to finish.

Rounding out the lineup is Damn Phibian, delivering gritty, groove-heavy alternative rock with a punk edge. Their sound thrives on distortion, tension, and release, blending chaotic energy with sharp hooks and an unapologetic DIY attitude. Known for unpredictable and high-impact live shows, they bring a raw, underground spirit that perfectly complements the night’s energy.

Together, this lineup showcases three distinct but complementary voices from Minnesota’s thriving independent rock scene. From cinematic indie rock to punk-infused alternative chaos, the night captures the full spectrum of modern Twin Cities music.

Set inside the vibrant atmosphere of Day Block Brewing, expect a packed room, loud guitars, emotional release, and a true celebration of new music. This is more than a single release—it’s a showcase of momentum, community, and the future of Minnesota rock unfolding live on stage.