Two minutes out
Four piece rock band from portland, maine.
Two Minutes Out's sound is a fusion of alternative rock, punk and blues with some metal and indie undertones. Their live performances are highly energetic, and they captivate audiences with their guitar harmonies, six string bass riffs and technical drumming. The group’s lineup consists of Diana Manduca, Tucker Saltus, Gabriel LaSalle and Micah Malenfant.
Two Minutes Out released their debut album Ripples on June 27th, 2025. The eight track album was written and produced by the band and recorded at Acadia Recording Company in Portland, Maine.
Two Minutes Out will be back in the studio in 2026 so be on the lookout for their sophomore album dropping this year!
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Testimonials
“Coming across Two Minutes Out is like striking gold. As both a podcaster and a musician, it's rare to find a band that checks every box — but these guys do it effortlessly. Their songwriting is absolutely top tier — every track is built with intention, depth, and a feel that hits home. Their track "Ripples" is, without exaggeration, one of the best songs I’ve heard in a long time. It’s the kind of tune and album that stops you and pulls you in to hit play and repeat. That’s rare.”
— Bernie Tajonera - Host of The SideBern Podcast and bass player for Cosmic
“My name is Jason Phelps, I'm an audio engineer/producer at Acadia Recording Company, a busy recording studio here in Portland, Maine. I recently had the pleasure of recording and mixing the new album from Two Minutes Out - "Ripples". From the first few riffs I could tell this was going to be a special record. The band tracked the basic tracks together like they were performing live, with Diana Manduca singing scratch vocals. Diana's vocal tone and delivery was phenomenal, we easily could have used the scratch tracks as the final vocals. Lead guitarist Tucker Saltus' knack for finding the perfect guitar hook (fully supported by Diana's kick ass rhythm guitar playing) really pushes these songs into "ear worm" status. Any band is only as good as the rhythm section, and Gabe LaSalle on drums and percussion along with bassist Micah Malenfant have the grooves on lockdown, always driving and serving the song. Every song on the record has a slightly different flavor, yet the album feels cohesive. Thoughtful lyrics delivered with intention, super strong melodic hooks, and creative layered guitar parts make for an exciting mix. There are several tracks on this album with serious commercial potential without trying to be "commercial" in any way. Well crafted songs, delivered honestly and from the heart is always a recipe for success and Two Minutes Out has created something truly special here. I love this album and I predict you will too! Enjoy!”
— Jason Phelps - Audio Engineer & Producer at Acadia Recording Company