Pullstring EPK

Pullstring's Story

Midwest Britpop, Alt-Rock, Pop-Punk in denial… you get the idea. Hailing from Minneapolis, Pullstring’s nostalgic brand of alt-rock channels the energy of the ’90s and early 2000s. Paying homage to influences like Green Day and The Replacements, the band delivers a high-energy live show anywhere there’s a PA and a crowd willing to listen.

Underneath the driving guitars and infectious melodies, Pullstring explores the tension and tenderness of being a young adult in the 2020s. Their lyrics confront loneliness, shifting identity, and the early sparks of relationships with honesty and relatability. Yet even in their most vulnerable moments, the band threads in a sense of humor and lightness that keeps their sound warm and inviting.

With 100+ shows under their belt, Pullstring is no stranger to life on the road. They’ve taken their high-energy set to venues including 7th Street Entry (Minneapolis, MN), the Maintenance Shop (Ames, IA), and Shank Hall (Milwaukee, WI), and have appeared on festival lineups such as Big Turn Music Fest, KURE Fest, and Northwoods Rock Rally. Along the way, they’ve shared the stage with touring acts like ALEXSUCKS, George Clanton, The Melismatics, and We Are Scientists.

What will Pullstring do next?

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Pullstring's Music

Basically Dad Rock, Pop Punk in denial… You get the idea - we like 90’s and 2000’s rock.

Pullstring Live

Deadline - 7th St Entry 8/13/23

Can't Hardly Wait (Replacements cover) - 7th St Entry 8/13/23

The Replacements Tribute Set - Turf Club 12/2/23

Off The Record (Live on Radio K) - 1/12/24

Pullstring's Achievements (so far!)

In the past couple years as a band, Pullstring has gone on tours and played to packed venues around the Midwest including 7th St Entry, Turf Club, and the Maintenance Shop.

Pullstring has already been on festival lineups such as Eau Claire Fall Fest, KURE Fest, and Northwoods Rock Rally. Pullstring has opened for large touring acts such as ALEXSUCKS, George Clanton, The Melismatics, and We Are Scientists.

What will Pullstring do next?

All I Know Is What I've Seen (album) - December 9th, 2022
The Only Thing (single) - November 25th, 2022
When It Began (single) - November 11th, 2022
Twenty Something (single) - August 12th, 2022
Greatest Threads EP - April 29th, 2022
Sunday Afternoon (single) - April 1st, 2022
Live and Concussed (EP) - June 2nd, 2023
Can't Hardly Wait (single) - September 14th, 2023
Pull It! (single) - February 29th, 2024
What If? (single) - August 12th, 2024
Deadline (single) - October 14th, 2024
Out With The Old (album) - October 28th, 2024

Discography

Press

"Sincere, sentimental and introspective, Pullstring explores human vulnerability and fragility in a heart-aching but simultaneously heart-warming way."

- Nicole Mendes, The Other Side Reviews (Jan 10, 2023)

"Twin Cities newcomers Pullstring have an “everyday man rock band” sound that has gotten them gigs seemingly everyday this year. They’ve toured the Midwest, played Twin Cities staples venues like Turf Club and 7th St Entry, and have opened for established names like the Melismatics, We Are Scientists, and ALEXSUCKS."

- Diane, The Current (Oct 1, 2024)

"The up tempo energy of this track [When It Began] is quintessential indie rock; the chord changes on the chorus feel like they were probably first jammed out in a garage session. We mean that with the highest praise! The song feels like it has a gritty, rooted style to it. The vocals remind me a bit of what I first liked about Thrice’s Dustin Kensrue. I really appreciate the “don’t let life pass you by” line. There’s a lot of that going on with people merely enduring life; this song reminds us to live with joy and vibrancy. The expressive and energetic guitar solo accentuates the “seize the day” sentiment of the track."

- Greg Jones, Ear to the Ground (Nov 23, 2022)

"Pullstring have a knack for displaying their intention of the song within the first few seconds. There are no impulsive changes, the flow is maintained as a sacrosanct part of their passion for music."

- Bowe, Good Music Radar (Nov 18, 2022)

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"With heart-felt lyrics, a sense of professionalism, and a sense of passion that radiated from the stage, I found myself wanting to move closer and closer to the stage with every song that they played."

-Langen Goldstien, Girl at Rock Shows (Mar 7, 2023)

"In short, the Minneapolis band are gifted not only in music but also in the warmth they radiate."

- Robin Mumford, Our Sound Music LTD (Dec 22, 2022)

"...I just loved that Pullstring could show multiple sides of their craft while keeping the energy and passion high. On top of it all, it was truly flawless. Pullstring has something that I feel a lot of bands only dream of, and that is sheer perfection when it comes to playing together as a cohesive band.

-Langen Goldstien, Girl at Rock Shows (Jan 13, 2025)