Heart of a Champion

09/07/2021

HOC fans may remember KEVIN FITZGERALD as the terrific longtime drummer for Eleni Mandell -- as well as Circle Jerks, Geraldine Fibbers, Further, and more -- and as an all-around good guy.

Kevin has suffered a serious stroke and could use some help with the medical expenses. Please consider donating if you have the means!
https://gofund.me/251de0e3

A message from Lauren Ivy Holm: To our friends and family in Seattle and beyond, … Ricardo Gonzalez needs your support for Kevin Fitzgerald Recovery

29/10/2015

Chooglin's unreleased swan song is now available for a free download from Cornelius Chapel -- the digital label run by Elliott from the incomparable Dexateens. Get it!

Chooglin Download the zipped folder: Chooglin Under Two Moons If Stax and SST had an illegitimate lovechild, it would’ve been Chooglin’. Forming in the fall of 2005 and claiming Minneapolis, Minnesota as home base, there’s one final mission still yet to be sailed before the band’s ultimate demise. U…

28/11/2014

Several classic HOC 7"s and CDs will be on sale for 99 cents each this weekend at Treehouse Records!

Treehouse will be open at 9 AM (two hours earlier than usual) on Black Friday.  We're well stocked with the day's limited edition Record Store Day releases, including titles from David Bowie, Hüsker Dü, The Flaming Lips, Miles Davis, Afghan Whigs, The Velvet Underground, St. Vincent, Faith No More,…

02/03/2014

Dang, lotsa HOC alumni on here... Lifter Puller, Sean Na Na, The Hidden Chord, Eleni Mandell, Mike Gunther & His Restless Souls, Thunder In the Valley...

The acclaimed college radio station of the University of Minnesota

28/01/2014

Eleni Mandell has a new album out today on Yep Roc! Buy it!

KCRW, a community service of Santa Monica College, is Southern California's leading National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate, featuring an eclectic mix of music,

15/10/2013

Pre-order my upcoming record and join me in raising tour funds while getting access to unique exclusives and updates!

15/10/2013

http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/elenimandell

04/12/2012

Check it out! HOC alums Qui finally have their own page on this brand new Facebook thingamajig!

In our truest of selves, we are but students of the dance...

23/06/2012

Just slashed the prices on the entire HOC back catalog at Treehouse Records. Everything in print has been marked down, some by ridiculous amounts.

15/05/2012

"This song is about when you realize that falling out of love with someone can be a sad moment and maybe you try one last time to explain to your love how great you are together. Of course, explaining never convinced anyone!"

24/08/2011

Congratulations on a well-deserved call up to the big leagues!

Suburban Home has adopted Minneapolis, Minnesota band, The Evening Rig. We will be helping The Evening Rig to release their new album, Nothin' to Hear

27/01/2011

Great new pics of The Evening Rig & the 4onthefloor from the Triple Rock (1/3/11). Thanks to Leslie Plesser and her site, shuttersmack.com.

Heart of a Champion is an independent record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This blog is your best source for up-to-the-minute HOC updates.

02/12/2010

Have you picked up"The Bombay Sweets’ Doin’ the Jerk at Dawn b/w Breath Control? Featured in TC Metro's - METRO SURVIVAL KIT: NOVEMBER 2010.
Stop on by Treehouse Records!

27/11/2010

THE EVENING RIG
Tomorrow night
Sunday, November 28
@ The Frequency in Madison, WI

15/11/2010

DADA TRASH COLLAGE
THE EVENING RIG
THE FRAMED
BAD CHABER AND THE SWEARS
Switchblade Comb 3 Year Anniversary Party
Saturday November 20, 2010 at 9:00 pmTriple Rock Social Club

22/10/2010

The Evening Rig has started a brand new "official" page to replace the one we have been running for them. Go become a fan (again)!

Beer Soaked Rock 'N Roll

29/09/2010

Thanks to Virgil and all at Suburban Home Records / Vinyl Collective!!
You can now pre-order The Evening Rig CDs, LPs and 7" through the site:

http://www.vinylcollective.com/2010/09/24/po-the-evening-rig-is-doin-stuff-lpcd-never-beener-cd-hilltop-pines-7/

More info at: http://heartchamp.blogspot.com/

The Evening Rig Is Doin Stuff LP The Evening Rig Is Doin Stuff CD The Evening Rig Never Been'er CD The Evening Rig Hilltop Pines 7 With the