Landon Conrath, Andrew Garden

If the cultural stereotype of “Minnesota nice” was able to be sonically distilled, it’d probably sound pretty close to Landon Conrath’s brand of indie pop rock. Hailing from Minneapolis, the singer-songwriter unexpectedly gained a modicum of viral fame in 2020 when the Spotify algorithm took a shine to his debut single “Pieces” and started populating playlists with it. It’s easy to see the appeal of Conrath’s soft and warm vocals and knack for crafting easygoing hooks that pair well with occasional blasts of indie rock edge. He delivers even more of that formula on his brand new album, Employee of the Year. Corath’s music can make you feel warm on the inside even as the temperatures begin to drop.

Landon Conrath, Andrew Garden • Sat, Nov. 9 at 8 pm • $15 • 21+ • The District Bar • 916 W. First Ave. • sp.knittingfactory.com