Natalie Marlin

Natalie Marlin is a freelance music writer, Guitar Hero expert, and grindcore freak. She is the author of the forthcoming book Noise Music in 33 1/3’s Genre series.
Video Artist Cecelia Condit Releases the Monster Inside Her
Preceding a retrospective screening of her work at the Walker, the now-Minnesota-based director reflects on her evolving style, filming inside Cowling Arboretum, and violence to the point of 'invisibility.'
May 7, 2026
At A Queer Ritual, Bonds Are Built on Blood and Benefit Shows
With a two-day festival, the queer-focused heavy music series broadens the scope of its brutal catharsis.
More Bare Transsexual Tits Than at Any Other Gig in Town: How Doll Brawl Fuses Hardcore and Activism
At Seward Cafe, these trans-centered gigs spotlight the Twin Cities’ most exciting DIY acts, mutual aid efforts, and pure joy.


