Hi, We’re Arcwelder

Scott
Macdonald

Rob
Graber

Bill
Graber

Photo by Dan Corrigan

We're from Minneapolis.

We started in 1987 under the name tiltawhirl. Although Rob and Scott had been playing together in bands for a couple of years before that.

Our first practice was the first time Bill had ever played electric guitar.

In the 1990’s we put out 6 records on Touch & Go and Big Money Records.

Thanks to everyone who still remembers us and wants us to play. It is very satisfying/gratifying to have people enjoy what we do.

After 20 years we have been recording new songs again! Check out News to see the upcoming release schedule.

  • Rifle Sport
    Flour
    Brick Layer Cake
    Shellac
    Todd Trainer
    Pete Conway
    Brian Paulson
    Bob Weston
    Steve Albini
    J Robbins
    Corey Rusk
    Chris Johnson
    Eric Pierson
    Mila Samson
    Rick Lawrence Von Bitter
    Steve McClellen
    First Ave, 7th St, Turf Club
    Lounge Ax
    Tar
    Jawbox
    Jesus Lizard
    Kari Tweeten Macdonald
    Wendy, Andy, Joe Graber
    Kristina, Jon, Asterisk Graber
    Minneapolis/St Paul

    People still excited about new music from Arcwelder

Yes, that's an Arcwelder (and a Jesus Lizard) poster in the movie "The Safety Of Objects". We don't know Glenn Close