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“Muun Bato’s debut LP is outstanding with lush arrangements, impressive songwriting and deep sonic atmospheres.” - thepsychrock.com

“They had a sound unlike not only the other bands on the line-up but also unlike any other local band I had ever heard. Their take on indie rock was innovative and refreshing and definitely made them a standout act of the night.” - Langen Goldstien: Twin Cites Media

Muun Bato includes current and former members of; First Communion Afterparty, Flavor Crystals, Driftwood Pyre, Basement Apartment & more. Joe Werner & Andy Iwanin formed Muun Bato in 2018, quickly hatching a handful of sonic songs. Vince Caro soon added his own flourishing psych sounds to the mix, followed by Timothy S Ritter on bass & synth. In 2019, Marie Debris joined the group on keys creating the final layer to Muun Bato’s dynamic sound.

Since performing their first show in January of 2019, Muun Bato has opened for such acts as; Mystic Braves, Bitches of the Sun, La Cerca, Triptides, Flaural & Run Westy Run. They were voted one of the “Best New Bands of 2019” by First Avenue, and continuously stage local shows.

Muun Bato’s self-titled, debut LP was released October of 2019 on transparent orange vinyl, along with digital downloads via your favorite streaming services. Produced by Vince Caro and mastered by the late, great Ed Ackerson of Flowers Studio. Their second LP is expected to be released in early summer of 2021 on Little Cloud Records (Portland, OR).


Lead Vocals, Guitar / Joe Werner

Guitar, Vocals / Vince Caro

Bass, Synths / Timothy S. Ritter

Keys / Marie Debris

Drums / Andy Iwanin

Muun Bato are pop psych group from Minneapolis, MN

Current Members are : Joe Werner : Guitar & Vocals, Tim Ritter : Bass & Electronics. Patrick Schiavone : Guitar & Electronics. Craig Grossman : Drums & Percussion.

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