Minden, one of the most soulful bands that Portland has seen in a long while, makes its MFNW debut tonight at Branx. Their songs are complex and involve many different arrangements with their two singers. The distinct keyboard sound brings a 70s pop feel that the drummer turns it into rock. This band may or may not be the result of seven children not listening to their gospel choir teacher, I wouldn’t know because their bio only says that “none of them have tattoos.” Nonetheless, these Kansas City transplants know how to put together conceptualized songs and can play them with fun energy that can even make a PBR spokesperson dance. – Colin Hudson
