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• Baroness, Earthless & U.S. Christmas @ Triple Rock Social Club

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  Photo and video coverage of Baroness, Earthless, and U.S. Christmas at Minneapolis' Triple Rock Social Club.' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 3:56pm EST
  by Ryan Buege

• Interview with Ian McCulloch of Echo & the Bunnymen

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  I'm fully aware that celebrities and musicians put their pants on one leg at time just like I do. But when an opportunity to interview someone whose discography has influenced a significant number of the bands in the following generations, you just can't help feeling like a school girl. Ian [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 1:29pm EST
  by Kip Gasparick

• The Mountain Goats “No Children” (Best of the Decade)

  If you are like me, the Mountain Goats have been a consistent presence with each of their excellent LP’s during the past decade, with Tallahassee barley squeaking out as my favorite from this really great artist. [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Josh Keller

• Guzzlemug: Favorite Albums of the Decade

  List of the best albums of the decade as compiled by the Minneapolis-based band Guzzlemug. [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 10:00am EST
  by Guest Contributor

• Jon Spencer interviewed on Soft Focus

  Interview footage of Jon Spencer on VBS' Soft Focus hosted by Ian Svenonius.' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 8:00am EST
  by Chris DeLine

• The Brunettes “Red Rollerskates” Video

  Music video for "Red Rollerskates" by the Brunettes from the album "" [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:00am EST
  by Chris DeLine

• The Sounds “Beatbox” Video

  Music video for "Beatbox" by the Sounds from the album "Crossing The Rubicon." [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 6:00am EST
  by Chris DeLine

• Gospel Gossip “Drift” EP Review

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  Buzz has surrounded Gospel Gossip ever since they dropped their stellar debut album Sing Into My Mouth back in 2007, and since then the group has continued to grow artistically and continue to develop their sound. [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 11:40pm EST
  by Josh Keller

• Fool’s Gold “Special Hotel”

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  “Surprise Hotel,” the opening track on the self titled debut album by Fool's Gold, is one of the most infectious, buoyant songs I have heard all year.' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Josh Keller

• STNNNG & Wereworm @ Turf Club

  Video footage of STNNNG & Wereworm at St. Paul's Turf Club. [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 1:00am EST
  by Guest Contributor

• Chantz Erolin “The Good Company” EP Review

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  If The Good Company is any indicator, he may be one of the local scene’s next breakout stars. [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 1:02pm EST
  by Jon Behm

• Haunted House “Guess Who’s Not Coming To Dinner” Review

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  Haunted House don't fit nicely into any easy categorization, which is a huge selling point. Some of their songs sound ripped straight from the '70s, while other sound like they were taken from a particularly insightful acid trip. [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 12:44pm EST
  by Josh Keller

• 3 Inches of Blood, Saviours & Holy Grail @ Triple Rock Social Club

  Photo coverage of 3 Inches of Blood, Saviours & Holy Grail at Minneapolis' Triple Rock Social Club.' [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 12:31pm EST
  by Ryan Buege

• A Sunny Day in Glasgow, BruteHeart, Whitesand/Badlands & the Bombay Sweets @ Eclipse Records

  Photo and video coverage of A Sunny Day in Glasgow & more at St. Paul's Eclipse Records. [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 7:43pm EST
  by Jon Behm

• WITH DEAD HANDS RISING, Blue Ox & Hunter @ Triple Rock Social Club

  Video footage of WITH DEAD HANDS RISING's farewell show at Minneapolis Triple Rock Social Club. [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:27pm EST
  by Ryan Buege

• M.anifest “The Birds and The Beats” Review

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  For the follow-up to his debut, Manifestations, M.anifest expands both his music and his writing, incorporating Afro-beat, hip-life, and American soul into his own unique version of hip hop with a global radar. [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:08pm EST
  by Guest Contributor

• Neon Indian “Deadbeat Summer”

  While there is already some blow back against these frosty, electro pop songs coming from bands like Neon Indian, I think that resistance would be quickly erased if more of the songs were as funky and exciting as “Deadbeat Summer.” [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 2:00pm EST
  by Josh Keller

• Cate Le Bon’s “Me Oh My” Review

  Though Le Bon was recently picked up by Indie stalwart Rough Trade, she has yet to make a huge splash on American shores, possibly due to the fact that she hasn’t done much touring here. Me Oh My is certainly one of the most exquisitely crafted records this year though, [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Jon Behm

• Pearl Jam “Just Breathe” Video

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  Music video for "Just Breathe" by Pearl Jam from the band's album "Backspacer." This video captures the band's recent performance of the song at Austin City Limits. [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 10:00am EST
  by Chris DeLine

• Monsters of Folk “Say Please” Video

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  Music video for "Say Please" by Monsters of Folk from the band's self-titled debut album. [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:00am EST
  by Chris DeLine

• Hockey Night “Get Real” (Best of the Decade)

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  Where Free Energy is a pretty straightforward glam/garage rock band, Hockey Night fell a little more into the angular, post-Pavement vibe that swept across the country in the late '90s early '00s. [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Josh Keller

• Benny Caine of Cocaine: Favorite Albums of the Decade

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  A list of the best album of the decade as compiled by Benny Caine of the Minneapolis based band Cocaine. [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:30am EST
  by Guest Contributor

• Air “Love 2″ Review

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  For a band that has crafted some indelible melodies and moods within their music in the past, Air are perhaps in need of a shakeup, for their well-worn methods have grown a bit tired and stale. [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:07am EST
  by Erik Thompson

• Wolfmother “Cosmic Egg” Review

  A review of "Cosmic Egg," the most recent release from Australia's Wolfmother. [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 2:05pm EST
  by Guest Contributor

• NOMO @ Cedar Cultural Center

  Photo coverage of NOMO playing at Minneapolis' Cedar Cultural Center.' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 2:51pm EST
  by Adam Bubolz

• A Sunny Day in Glasgow “Ashes Grammar” Review

  A Sunny Day in Glasgow make pop music that is as mysterious as it is beautiful. [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 2:28pm EST
  by Josh Keller

• Doomtree “False Hopes XV” Review

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  While overall False Hopes XV is really only lengthy enough to whet the appetite, it does so with a fire that shows that the Twin Cities’ institution’s best work is far from behind them—it’s happening right now. [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 2:00pm EST
  by Jon Behm

• Girls @ 7th St. Entry

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  Much like the CD, the show ended up being just fine, but I couldn't help but feeling a little bit underwhelmed from this much hyped about group.' [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Josh Keller

• Freeway, Jake One & Don Cannon “The Beat Made Me Do It” (Mixtape)

  As a precursor for their album—The Stimulus Package—Freeway & Jake One have released a mixtape with Don Cannon entitled The Beat Made Me Do It which features the Philly Freezer tearing apart 19 heatrocks... [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 12:30pm EST
  by Tim Althaus

• Kristian Melom of Minor Kingdom: Favorite Albums of the Decade

  List of the top albums of the decade as compiled by Kristian Melom of Minor Kingdom. [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Guest Contributor

• Felt “Felt Chewed Up”

  Checking in on the Rhymesayers website this weekend, I noticed there was a new Felt track off of the new album Felt 3: A Tribute to Rosie Perez. [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 11:45am EST
  by Tim Althaus

• Pharaohe Monch in the Studio with Blakroc

  Blakroc has been releasing webisodes from the studio with other artists; this time we get some wicked visuals of Monch writing in the studio alongside the Black Keys. [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 10:48am EST
  by Tim Althaus

• STNNNG @ 501 Club

  Photo coverage of STNNNG at Minneapolis' 501 Club.' [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:38am EST
  by Adam Bubolz

• BruteHeart “Brass Beads” Review

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  ButeHeart are still unsigned, play free shows, and have yet to even blow up on the local Twin Cities scene. But once their debut record, Brass Beads, starts getting around, I am convinced that it is only a matter of time before the band will start attracting fans like a [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:00am EST
  by Jon Behm

• Royce Da 5′9″ vs. Lil’ Wayne (Best Rapper Alive Mixtape)

  This is a mixtape that really caught my eye. DJ Trackstar and The Smoking Section have put together a nice little mix entitled The Best Rapper Alive. [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 10:11pm EST
  by Tim Althaus

• Valley Lodge “All of My Loving” Video

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  Music video for "All of My Loving" by Valley Lodge from the band's self-titled debut album. [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:45pm EST
  by Chris DeLine

• Alexei Moon Casselle of Roma di Luna: Favorite Albums of the Decade

  A list of the best albums of the decade as compiled by Alexei Moon Casselle of Roma di Luna & Kill the Vultures. [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Guest Contributor

• Julian Casablancas “Phrazes for the Young” Review

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  While I can firmly say that I hope this isn't the direction the Strokes go, Phrazes for the Young is a strong statement by an artist who clearly isn't afraid to take chances. [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:00am EST
  by Josh Keller

• Buff1: Favorite Albums of the Decade

  List of the best albums of the decade as compiled by Buff1. [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Guest Contributor

• Lee & Willbee “North Carolina” Review

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  The largely electronic band's music automatically conjures up memories of the Postal Service, though they mix in enough acoustic folk to ward off further comparisons to that much-adored group. [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 1:00am EST
  by Guest Contributor

• Wake the President “Miss Tierney”

  Have a listen to "Miss Tierney," an upbeat tune about a young man’s fancy for and older bird. I am pretty sure that it’s about jacking off in the shower. It is also an undeniably catchy tune. [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 5:00pm EST
  by Jon Behm

• Chooglin’, Falcon Crest & Ron Franklin @ Turf Club

  Photo coverage of Chooglin', Falcon Crest & Ron Franklin at St. Paul's Turf Club.' [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 4:00pm EST
  by Adam Bubolz

• The Cribs perform “We Share The Same Skies” with Johnny Marr on the Late Show

  Video coverage of the Cribs' performance on the Nov. 12 edition of the Late Show.' [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 3:11pm EST
  by Chris DeLine

• Animal Collective “In The Flowers” Video

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  Music video for "In The Flowers" by Animal Collective from the album "Merriweather Post Pavilion." [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 2:30pm EST
  by Kip Gasparick

• Alec Ounsworth “Mo Beauty” Review

  Even if you “didn't like” Some Loud Thunder because Clap Your Hands Say Yeah were passe, you can come back now; this album is really good.' [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Josh Keller

• Fanfarlo & Freelance Whales @ Triple Rock Social Club

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  When bands have a debut record as dramatic and far reaching as Fanfarlo’s excellent Reservoir, you are always at risk for a letdown when you see the songs performed in the live setting. Luckily for the surprisingly full Triple Rock Social Club Wednesday night, Fanfarlo met and exceed any expectations [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 12:30pm EST
  by Josh Keller

• Marshall LaCount of Dark Dark Dark: Favorite Albums of the Decade

  A list of the best albums of the decade as compiled by Marshall LaCount of Dark Dark Dark. [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Guest Contributor

• 3 Inches of Blood “Battles and Brotherhood” Video

  Music video for "Battles and Brotherhood" by 3 Inches of Blood from the album "Here Waits Thy Doom." [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 11:00am EST
  by Ryan Buege

• Under Siege: Slayer, Byzantine, Gama Bomb & more!

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  Under Siege: A weekly recap of the noteworthy riffage from the wicked world of metal and hardcore... this week: Slayer, Byzantine, Gama Bomb, Devin Townsend, Toxic Holocaust, the Black Dahlia Murder & more! [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 3:59pm EST
  by Ryan Buege

• Red Pens, Gospel Gossip, Telepathos & the Sun and the Satellite @ 501 Club

  Video footage of Minneapolis' Red Pens performing a series of new songs as well as coverage of Gospel Gossip, Telepathos & the Sun and the Satellite at the 501 Club.' [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:07pm EST
  by Josh Keller