​Space Hug is a project that grew out of friendship, unexpected timing, and a deep love for making music.

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We were bandmates in a previous project and stayed close through our shared passion for original songwriting and a bond forged over hundreds and hundreds of gigs together.

 

When the pandemic brought everything to a halt in the Twin Cities, Adrianne, then a single mom of young twins, found herself without childcare and needing support. She reached out to Erik, and he (nervously) stepped in to help for what was supposed to be a short-term solution during a friend's time of crisis.

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But something shifted. The four of us became a family.

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We built a home studio, surrounding ourselves with instruments and creativity, and as the world started to reopen, we officially launched Space Hug as our passion project.

 

We reached out to musicians that we trust and respect. We created a space to safely write and record with intention, honesty, and joy. Hot wheel tracks tangled with guitar pedal boards. Stuffed animals padded the drum kit.

 

Minneapolis was literally on fire, but rehearsals were that moment where we could all crack a beer, a joke, a smile. 

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We played across our favorite stages throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, were featured on local radio, won original music competitions, and watched our videos featured on the Jingle Ball Jumbotron.

 

Our rescue dog, George, was always part of lineup, right on stage with us (and he continues to be at our side wherever we go). 

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Now based in Hawai‘i, we still make music together in our musical home, collaborating with friends near and far.

 

Space Hug is a reflection of who we are. A family, a band, and two best friends writing songs side-by-side.