Music: VIAL – “Idle Hands”: Minneapolis Punk-Rock Best Friends Blaze the Path

VIAL are a Minneapolis-based indie punk trio of best friends: Katie Fischer (drums), Taylor Kraemer (bass), and KT Branscom (guitar). They connected back in 2019 via Tinder and quickly turned that spark into something much louder. Blending indie rock melodies with punk ferocity, they craft hooks that stick and grooves that punch — appealing to lifelong punk fans and fresh indie lovers alike. Known for their razor-sharp lyricism and high-energy live shows, VIAL have already toured nationally, supporting acts like FIDLAR, HUNNY, and Jhariah, building a devoted following hungry for more.

“Idle Hands” is a fresh burst of VIAL’s signature sound — quick riffs, lightning-paced rhythms, and a chorus that refuses to be ignored. It nails the duo of hook-writing precision and punk-rock urgency: a song about inertia, frustration, and the restlessness that builds when you refuse to sit still. With their sophomore album burnout out now via Get Better Records, “Idle Hands” stands as a vivid snapshot of a band charging full tilt toward something big.

Band Page: https://www.instagram.com/VIALbandofficial