Photo by Erik HessKristiam Melom performing at the Southern Songbook in February 2011The music of Kristian Melom, who performs as Minor Kingdom with various members of a rotating backing band,
*MP3: Minor Kingdom - "Timebomb" [EXCLUSIVE DEBUT; LOCAL] "Timebomb"...
Pardon the numero inserto in the title, but it's going to be Saturday night, and that makes it alright. Speaking of, have you decided where you're sneaking off to this evening? If not, here are a few live show options to accompany your favorite local brew or blend. John Snell X @ the 501 Club [...]
I heard this a couple months back, but just recently I happened upon it again and realized how rare of a bird it actually was! Mike Boeser from Grain Belt Records stopped in for a chat at The Local Show with David Campbell last March. In a time when small record labels live and die [...]

Sunday, March 21st, 2010 Scout Niblett, Zoo Animal, Minor Kingdom Doors 9:00pm | $7 Take Away Show #78 _ Scout Niblett (full version) from vincent moon / temporary areas on Vimeo .
Minor Kingdom is the musical offspring of local Minneapolis artist Kristian Melom. You may have caught Kristian recently performing live at the Electric Fetus, but he's been making his rounds around the local circuit for months now. We're fans on this end, and we always hope local artists receive the recognition they deserve both in [...]
A couple of clips of a couple of great up-and-coming bands.
A great chance to catch a pair of new bands who've piqued our interest.
List of the top albums of the decade as compiled by Kristian Melom of Minor Kingdom.
New music from Minor Kingdom, Dylan's X-mas album hits the web & Prince takes over France.
(Seein' the Scene is a weekly photographic presentation featuring images from some of the best local rock concerts Minnesota has to offer. These images are captured through the lens' of local rock photographer Mike Minehart. We welcome comments. More images from these shows can often be viewed at www.mikeminehart.com.) Link - Minor Kingdom and Aby Wolf Link [...]
Whether you see his stripped down live show or hear the dense, melodic orchestration on My Back Will Bend , you will find that Melom is a richly talented singer/songwriter who is a welcomed addition to the Minneapolis music scene.