Myths of the Midwest

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Myths of the Midwest celebrates the music and culture of America's heartland during the 2000's—through the eyes of two people who lived it. issapartylabel.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Jul 30

    Episode 6. House & Techno

    The 2000’s to 10’s helped solidify Chicago even further as the leader in innovating electronic music into new sonic territories. Footwork was becoming global, and the seeds of deconstructed club were planted in the Windy City. This was a monumental time for the birth place of House, and serving as a incubator for what has dominated the zeitgeist of electronic music today. Convertible Ashley joins us in this latest episode to offer a westside perspective on what was a definite time in Chicago music history This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit issapartylabel.substack.com

    Episode 6. House & Techno

  2. Jun 12

    Episode 5. 80's, 90's, 00's Rock

    Rock music really defined mine and Adam’s childhood. It’s what led us to start a band while also diversifying our taste in different music genres. This episode is more intimate and personal as we reflect on the bands and sub-genres that had a tremendous impact on us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit issapartylabel.substack.com

    Episode 5. 80's, 90's, 00's Rock

  3. May 8

    Episode 4. Chicago

    Chicago, the second city, the birthplace of House Music, Juke, and Footwork, the epicenter of the Midwestern emo, hardcore punk, and metalcore scene. The former home base of Pitchfork, and underground parties. I think you get the idea. This next episode features guests Saint Icky and Steve Noah two life long Chicagoans who have seen all the changes the city has been through within the past two decades This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit issapartylabel.substack.com

    Episode 4. Chicago

  4. Apr 10

    Episode 3. Minneapolis

    The Twin Cites is a dominant force in terms of visual and music culture. MPLS Pop Punk develops a unique style and voice as a cultural leader in the upper midwest. Up and coming musicians discover creative tools that help inspire them to become the next generation of designers and community leaders. LA (by way of Minneapolis) creative, Eric Gorvin reminisces with us about the days when your hairstyle and t-shirt style matters, when we first discovered design, and reflecting those experiences to where we’re at now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit issapartylabel.substack.com

  5. Mar 13

    Episode 2. Social Media

    Broadband internet was becoming more accessible to American families. The internet, at the time, was considerably the digital wild west. This was also a time that helped shape culture, music and content consumption. Remember coding your profile page in CSS? … Adam and I reminisce over the early days of social media compared to how it is today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit issapartylabel.substack.com

  6. Feb 13

    Episode 1. Driftless Area & Wisconsin

    It's the early to mid-2000s. We had just discovered nu-metal and were entering our screamo phase. Our pin-ups were mainly guitar gear catalogues. And, Its was a formative era for the scenester… Join us with our guest and good friend, Casey Nelson, as we explore topics and memories that shaped our ideas about culture, musical taste, and community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit issapartylabel.substack.com

  • 6 Episodes

About

Myths of the Midwest celebrates the music and culture of America's heartland during the 2000's—through the eyes of two people who lived it. issapartylabel.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Issa Party
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Issa Party
  • Show Website
    Myths of the Midwest