Hygh Tension Records

09/16/2025

Big thanks to all the amazing radio stations spinning Mark Mallman’s new album Magic Time!
Because of your support, the record is climbing the NACC 200 charts, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Today’s a perfect day to put on your favorite track from this incredible album. 💿✨

📸 Photo courtesy of Lucky Cat Records

Special shoutout to these stations for their love and support:
KSYM 90.1 FM
KTCU 88.7 FM
WCNI 90.9 FM
WDWN 89.1 FM
WTCC 90.7 FM
WXAV 88.3 FM
KFCF 88.1 FM
KMUD 91.1 FM
KUOM Radio K 770 AM
WESD Elmbrook Radio
WFWM 91.9 FM
WMUH 91.7 FM
WRUW 91.1 FM
WWUH 91.3 FM
CFRU
KCMP
KFAI
KHEN
KVSC
WSCA

Thank you for helping Magic Time reach more ears and minds!

09/12/2025

Cheers 🍾 to on dropping their amazing new single, “Dry Dust and Rising Water!” This track marks a stylistic shift from their signature neo-soul rock, exploring Americana influences reminiscent of The Gear Daddies and The Jayhawks. It also features the keyboards of Tommy Barbarella from Prince’s NPG. Give it a listen!

09/10/2025

“Totally accessible indie married up with infectious alt-pop vibes and p***y sonic attitudes.” – Big Takeover Magazine

Big news from the HTR family:

Mary Strand’s powerful new music video for “Least Of All Her” is featured on the front page of Big Takeover Magazine!

The feature explains: “‘Least of All Her’ is a stand against domestic violence, a counter to this ‘boys will be boys’ attitude that often sees young men get away with murder—sometimes quite literally. It’s a reminder that while everyone argues and debates the level of justice meted out on the perpetrator, there is a broken person at the heart of the story who all too often gets ignored.”

We’re proud to stand behind Mary as she shines a light where it’s most needed—and grateful to see Big Takeover give this song the spotlight it deserves.

08/20/2025

We’re SO excited to welcome Minneapolis punk icon Cindy Lawson to the Hygh Tension Records (TLG)/Virgin Music Group family!

Her devastatingly killer new single “The Reckoning” drops September 19, 2025 — a fierce and fearless track that proves why Cindy’s voice has been essential to punk and indie rock since her days with The Clams and Whoops Kitty. 🔥

Follow Cindy on socials now so you don’t miss a beat. This is just the beginning…

08/07/2025

There are 2 shows you should check out if you are in the Twin Cities area from our artists this weekend—and you should see BOTH! Friday, August 8th Mark Mallman celebrates the release of his new album Magic Time at The Parkway Theater at 9PM CT. Saturday, August 9th Mary Strand Music (Mary Strand & The Garage) and Stone Arch Rivals rocking The White Squirrel from 6-8PM CT.

06/27/2025

Happy Release Day to Mark Mallman! His brand new album Magic Time is officially out now on Hygh Tension Records (TLG/Virgin Music Group) — and it’s stunning.

Preorders have shipped!
Huge thanks to Mark for creating such a powerful record, and to our partners at The Label Group and Virgin Music Group for helping bring it to the world.

The Star Tribune just named Mark’s in-store performance and record signing the #1 thing to do in the Twin Cities this weekend!
Lucky Cat Records, Saturday, June 28 at 2PM CT — don’t miss it!

Magic Time is streaming everywhere now. Dive in. Order your own beautiful clear orange vinyl or CD now— link in bio.

06/26/2025

Did you miss Mark Mallman’s live performance and interview on WCCO & CBS News Minnesota yesterday morning? Catch the full segment right here!

His brand new album Magic Time drops TOMORROW — Friday, 6/27/25 — on Hygh Tension Records (TLG)/ Virgin Music Group. Don’t miss it!

Mallman will be performing at the Parkway Theater in south Minneapolis in early August, in celebration of the release of his 11th album.

06/25/2025

Mark Mallman Live on WCCO CBS Mid‑Morning!Tune in this Wednesday, June 25th at 9:30AM CT to catch Mark Mallman performing live and sharing stories about his new album “Magic Time” — out this Friday, June 27th, worldwide on Hygh Tension Records (TLG)/Virgin Music Group!

With its signature mix of keyboard‑driven anthems, storytelling, and a flair for the theatrical, “Magic Time”captures the energy and emotion that have made Mark Mallman a Minnesota music icon.

👉 Watch live on WCCO or stream online — and get ready to experience the album when it drops this Friday!

06/20/2025

"It's the least paranormal song on the record, but it sure as hell is not normal!" -Mark Mallman

The new single “Stimulate” — and its official music video — from Mr. Serious himself is OUT NOW!

Stream it. Rinse. Repeat as necessary.

06/19/2025

Check out this interview with HTR artist Ryan Smith - Solo Artist of Soul Asylum, The Melismatics, and UltraBomb!

06/18/2025

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Link in bio.

06/16/2025

“Nothing short of stunning”

Thanks to Zillions Magazine for the stellar review of the new Mary Strand Music single “Does Any of This Really Matter!”

We want to hear what YOU think of this track. Let us know in the comments!

🔥❤️🎧