Joe Hysell is a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter quickly emerging as one of the Midwest's most compelling voices in alt-country and Americana. Rooted in South Minneapolis, his music blends outlaw grit, heartland rock drive, and deeply personal storytelling.

The band's debut single, "Push On Thru the Pain," was recorded with acclaimed Minneapolis producer Kevin Bowe and captures the urgency and spirit of the Twin Cities. Channeling the raw edge of Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings with the melodic punch of Tom Petty and Dave Matthews, the song is both timeless and immediate.

Hysell rewrote the lyrics with recent local events—and the names of Alex Pretti and Renée Good—in mind. The song was tracked in just two days because it felt too important to wait. It was recorded on January 31, what would have been his brother Brian's 47th birthday (fuck cancer), adding a deeply personal layer to a song about resilience, grief, and defiant hope.

Hysell first gained broader regional attention with his 2025 EP Still Gonna Try, which debuted on 89.3 The Current. The EP's lead single, "Burn It Down," earned spins from Bill DeVille and support from the station's team, helping establish Hysell as a rising voice in the Twin Cities music scene. Since then, "Push On Thru the Pain" has received repeated airplay on Bill DeVille's United States of Americana, Hysell appeared on BOB FM's Homegrown Show, headlined Aster Café in Minneapolis, and made his international debut with a solo performance at Crowley's Bar in Kenmare, Ireland.

Backed by The Ramblin' Mercenaries—Dan Neale (co-lead guitar), Metal Joe Anderson (co-lead guitar), Jeremy Johnson (bass), and Jake Anderson (drums)—Hysell delivers high-energy live shows that move seamlessly between intimate acoustic storytelling and full-throttle Americana rock.

His debut full-length album, Born Again, is currently in production.

This is music for anyone carrying something heavy—and still choosing to move forward.

Let's Go, Sota!