Email Author Erik Thompson

2013 Stories by Erik Thompson

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  Totally Gross National Product announce Last Wednesdays residency at Icehouse

  published Jun 19, 2013

  For everyone who had a blast at last fall's Totally Gross National Party blowout at Icehouse, or got down to Marijuana Deathsquads memorable May residency, the TGNP gang aren't done yet. Not by a long... More >>

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  Drake unveils 2013 U.S. tour dates with Miguel -- Minneapolis in October

  published Jun 17, 2013

  Chart-topping hit-maker Drake has been generating plenty of excitement and anticipation for his forthcoming new album, Nothing Was the Same, with each hot new single released. And now, the Grammy-winn... More >>

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  Prissy Clerks' Clara Salyer: My dad thought we were playing THE Shea Stadium

  published Jun 17, 2013

  The buzz surrounding Prissy Clerks has grown so steadily that this spring the Minneapolis indie rockers even played a show at Shea Stadium. Granted, it wasn't the same Shea Stadium that the Beatles an... More >>

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  Twin Cities' Roots, Rock, & Deep Blues Festival 2013 lineup

  published Jun 14, 2013

  Over the past few years, the people behind the Twin Cities' Roots, Rock, & Deep Blues Festival have done a fantastic job assembling a diverse, affordable music lineup that has something for fans o... More >>

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  Top 10 best Minnesota music videos of 2013 (so far)

  published Jun 13, 2013

  Local Frames is a weekly column spotlighting the best new music videos featuring musicians and directors with Minnesota ties. As the year reaches its halfway point, Local Frames takes a look back at ... More >>

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  Strange Names: We understand short attention spans

  published Jun 13, 2013

  Strange Names have slowly built momentum in the Twin Cities and beyond, and even placed seventh in our Picked To Click poll in 2012. The inventive electro-pop duo of Liam Benzvi and Francis Jimenez bo... More >>

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  New Bob Dylan biography based on road manager's tapes in the works

  published Jun 12, 2013

  Bob Dylan's penetrating but cautiously restrained 2004 autobiography, Chronicles: Volume One, provided significant insight and observations from the enigmatic songwriter. Since then, the wait for Volu... More >>

• Bloodnstuff talk going on the road

  published June 12, 2013

  Bloodnstuff have done their best to adjust to a recent career facelift, which came when the independent Minneapolis metal duo hit the road with... More >>

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  Neon: We like what Oasis did and what they stood for

  published Jun 10, 2013

  One of the many joys of attending Winona's Mid West Music Fest is the chance to discover young, up-and-coming bands from the area that haven't quite made waves in the Twin Cities music scene. This yea... More >>

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  CHVRCHES at Fine Line, 6/08/13

  published Jun 10, 2013

  CHVRCHES With Still Corners Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis June 8, 2013 The hotly tipped U.K. act CHVRCHES have generated a swelling buzz in the U.S. based on just an EP and singles. And at their ... More >>

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  Prince at 55: Career-revitalizing lessons from other icons

  published Jun 07, 2013

  Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate Prince's 55th birthday. And while the Purple One's prodigious back catalog and outsized persona will always be one of the charismatic beacons fo... More >>

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  Top 10 must-see Minnesota music videos this week

  published Jun 06, 2013

  Local Frames is a weekly column spotlighting the best new music videos featuring musicians and directors with Minnesota ties. This week we kick things off with a spirited live clip from local trio No... More >>

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  Electric Fetus announces 45th Anniversary lineup

  published Jun 05, 2013

  Area music fans never really need much of an excuse to stop into the Electric Fetus. The renowned Minneapolis record shop has something to suit the needs of anyone and everyone, no matter what styles ... More >>

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  Pride Festival 2013 entertainment lineup announced

  published Jun 03, 2013

  As soon as gay marriage was legalized in Minnesota, supporters looked ahead towards Pride weekend, knowing that the celebrations and the pageantry were going to be even more enthusiastic and impassion... More >>

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  Devendra Banhart at Mill City Nights, 5/30/13

  published May 31, 2013

  Devendra Banhart With Rodrigo Amarante Mill City Nights, Minneapolis May 30, 2013 It took until the encore before Devendra Banhart fully let his guard down and started to celebrate his birthday. And ... More >>

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  Barbette's Bastille Day Block Party 2013 lineup announced

  published May 30, 2013

  Not only does Barbette have one of the best late night Happy Hours in the Twin Cities, but their annual Bastille Day Block Party is consistently one of the best free music festivals of the summer. Thi... More >>

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  Top 10 must-see Minnesota music videos this week

  published May 30, 2013

  Local Frames is a weekly column spotlighting the best new music videos featuring musicians and directors with Minnesota ties. This week we kicks things off emphatically with the punkish awesomeness o... More >>

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  Music in Mears announces 2013 lineup for 10th anniversary

  published May 30, 2013

  With the weather in the area slowing taking a turn for the better, local music fans are looking for any and all opportunities to see outdoor performances. And, for the past ten years now, one of the b... More >>

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  Justin Vernon's Volcano Choir announce new album, Repave

  published May 29, 2013

  After making their stunning U.S. live debut with a memorable show at the Cedar Cultural Center back in March of 2011, Volcano Choir (a collaboration between Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and Wisconsin expe... More >>

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  Prince & 3rdEyeGirl drop new video for "Fixurlifeup"

  published May 24, 2013

  While anticipation builds (and ticket prices fall) for Prince's two Saturday shows at Myth this weekend, the Purple One dropped a brand new video for "Fixurlifeup," a grungy, funk-fueled track drawn f... More >>

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  Bush at First Avenue, 5/22/13

  published May 23, 2013

  Bush With Bloodnstuff First Avenue, Minneapolis May 22, 2013 In the mid-90's, most music fans who passionately experienced the rapid rise of the grunge movement firsthand viewed bands like Bush, Ston... More >>

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  Top 10 must-see Minnesota music videos this week

  published May 23, 2013

  Local Frames is a weekly column spotlighting the best new music videos featuring musicians and directors with Minnesota ties.This week launch right into the festivities with a new, erotically charged ... More >>

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  Foals and Surfer Blood at First Avenue, 5/20/13

  published May 21, 2013

  Foals With Surfer Blood and Blondfire First Avenue, Minneapolis May 20, 2013 There are a few different ways for musicians to approach the dreaded Monday night show, where typically fans and bands ali... More >>

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  Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at First Avenue, 5/18/13

  published May 20, 2013

  Black Rebel Motorcycle Club With Thenewno2 First Avenue, Minneapolis May 18, 2013 It has been a rather tumultuous couple of years for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. In late 2010, the California trio su... More >>

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  Art-A-Whirl night one at 331 Club, 5/17/13

  published May 20, 2013

  Art-A-Whirl Night One With the Blind Shake, Gospel Gossip, Carroll, Kill the Vultures, Jaill, Quiet Corral, and Tramps Like Us 331 Club, Minneapolis May 17, 2013 The 331 Club emphatically kicked-off ... More >>