MN Moder is local hip-hop artist Zachary Moder, who has gone through his fair share of adversity. The former Army cavalry scout has found success in the music industry, opening for legends such as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Tech N9ne. In his music, rather than dwelling on past struggles, he tries to offer “empowerment or insight, sourced from some of the darkest parts” of his life. He calls this “Modervation,” which was also the name of his 2019 album. His latest single, “Brand New” was released last year.