thaw by various artists
a 30-song compilation album, featuring 25 local bands and musicians, characterized by, and created during, the federal occupation of Minnesota. By the community, for the community, Thaw is a raw and genuine look into our experiences, a way to give back to our communities, share in our feelings, and be grounded in our resolve.
100% of the proceeds will go to the Immigrant Defense Network, the Northside Mutual Aid Fund, the Sanctuary Schools mutual aid fund and the Zion Community Commons.
Tracklist
Credits
released February 15, 2026
produced by the mess records and drifter music group
mastered by drifter music group
distributed by smartpunk records
cover art by spell kloetzke
text and layout by Jessica schaberg
the initial release of physical CDs were produced by copycats records with sponsorship from treedome records.
this project also wouldn’t be what it has come without the love and support for the organizers at TCUP, a tried and true ally to the Minnesota music scene.
produced by the mess records and drifter music group
mastered by drifter music group
distributed by smartpunk records
cover art by spell kloetzke
text and layout by Jessica schaberg
the initial release of physical CDs were produced by copycats records with sponsorship from treedome records.
this project also wouldn’t be what it has come without the love and support for the organizers at TCUP, a tried and true ally to the Minnesota music scene.
