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Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Tue February 03, 2026 3:29 pm
by Strat
Hey Bro's of RM. A few weeks back, a few local musicians and I came together with an idea to raise money for Minnesota mutual aid networks—to support community and help push back against the fascist moment we’re living in.
We put the word out to local musicians and were completely blown away by the response. So we made an old-school mixtape, available exclusively on Bandcamp.
A lot of people—local friends and friends from all over—have asked what they can do or how they can help. This is one very concrete way. All proceeds go directly to Community Aid Network MN
We’re asking for a $5 minimum donation, with a pay-what-you-want option.
I’m genuinely excited and deeply grateful for the kindness, generosity, and talent so many local musicians showed in coming together for this. MN rules.
Obviously, would love the RM community support. The money will be directly sent to
https://www.canmn.org/
https://canmn.bandcamp.com/album/music- ... mutual-aid
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Tue February 03, 2026 5:11 pm
by washing machine
I'll be supporting and sharing. Cool to have a window in to the music scene of your fair city, strat!
Something for everyone here.
Key artists scratching my itch:
-The Early Planets (easy going jazz/blues)
-Paul Thomas Flynn (ambient/electronic)
-Liz Draper (ambient jazz)
-Bryan Odeen (thoughtful folk)
-Wayside (A Strat band!)
-Wad (you will all know this cover

)
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Tue February 03, 2026 5:20 pm
by Strat
washing machine wrote:I'll be supporting and sharing. Cool to have a window in to the music scene of your fair city, strat!
Something for everyone here.
Key artists scratching my itch:
-The Early Planets (easy going jazz/blues)
-Paul Thomas Flynn (ambient/electronic)
-Liz Draper (ambient jazz)
-Bryan Odeen (thoughtful folk)
-Wayside (A Strat band!)
-Wad (you will all know this cover

)
Appreciate you!
Also, WAD - Thats me on guitar and Dave Abbruzzesse on drums!
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Tue February 03, 2026 5:23 pm
by washing machine
I actually no idea. Wow.
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Tue February 03, 2026 5:26 pm
by VinylGuy
i love that cover
the singer is singing like Ed does it
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Tue February 03, 2026 5:28 pm
by Strat
Also proud to say that Penelope of the band Avengers (who wrote/sings the song) gave her permission for it to be used for this reason!
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Tue February 03, 2026 5:38 pm
by VinylGuy
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Wed February 04, 2026 12:32 am
by zeb
A very cool project for an extremely worthwhile cause - will purchase.
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Wed February 04, 2026 1:21 am
by Strat
Thank you zeb! It really does mean the world to us
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Wed February 04, 2026 3:15 am
by zeb
No worries, Strat - you're doing good work.
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Wed February 04, 2026 5:20 am
by zeb
Done!

Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Wed February 04, 2026 7:21 am
by Higgs
Purchased. Good job Strat. Fight the power.
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Wed February 04, 2026 8:41 pm
by Ello Sailor
Done. Now smfd, b.
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Wed February 04, 2026 11:17 pm
by Strat
Ello Sailor wrote:Done. Now smfd, b.
Only if you send it around down under. Then, and only then, will i brain you.
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Wed February 04, 2026 11:54 pm
by washing machine
I've got a couple of my bar regulars on this now. The music keeps spreading.
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Wed February 04, 2026 11:55 pm
by washing machine
Not looking to get brained, for the record.
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Thu February 05, 2026 2:36 pm
by Strat
washing machine wrote:Not looking to get brained, for the record.
I mean, you dont have to ask, friend

Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Thu February 05, 2026 8:16 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
I donated more than the recommended amount. Can I get brained?
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Thu February 05, 2026 10:52 pm
by epilogue
*edit*
Never mind, made a mistake
Love this, strat!
Re: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
Posted: Thu February 05, 2026 11:56 pm
by Strat
epilogue wrote:*edit*
Never mind, made a mistake
Love this, strat!
I really must know what you edited!
My favorites are:
Tim Goodwin - Whats good
Liz Draper - Prayer for Mim in the Color Marigold
Paul Flynn - Four Squares
Modern Wildlife - Boys go to Jupiter
The Del Viles - Get rid of the Man
Cut Rate Clones - The Cult is a riot
Denim Boys - Bones are their money (inspired/taken from i think you should leave)
Chris Cashin - Walk me home
Dan Murphy with High on Stress (dan murply was in soul asylum) - Tethered (Were playing a show with High on Stress in a couple weeks)