Email Author Jack Spencer

2011 Stories by Jack Spencer

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  Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 7

  published Dec 20, 2011

  As we do every third Tuesday, Gimme Noise returns with yet another mixtape of the local rap music that's making the rounds lately. Consider it our holiday gift.You can stream the mixtape below or down... More >>

• Producer crew Audio Perm discuss tomorrow's Permed Out Showcase at Honey

  published Dec 19, 2011

  rAudio Perm is ostensibly a three-person rap producer crew, but as tomorrow's Audio Perm Showcase will prove, the movement is much larger than that. The night will feature the beatmakers providing the... More >>

• Doomtree Blowout VII: Night Seven at First Avenue, 12/10/11

  published Dec 12, 2011

  Doomtree Blowout VII: Night SevenDecember 10, 2011First Avenue, MinneapolisSaturday's all-ages performance at First Ave marked the culmination of a week's worth of shows for the Doomtree crew, who sho... More >>

• Big Quarters change things up

  published December 7, 2011

  Few artists represent the Twin Cities hip-hop ethic better than Brandon Allday and Medium Zach, the Mexican-American duo known as Big Quarters.... More >>

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  Mike Mictlan's Blowout night in the Entry, 12/5/11

  published Dec 06, 2011

  Mike Mictlan and FriendsDecember 5, 20117th St. Entry, MinneapolisAlong with a new batch of intensely-collaborative rap songs, No Kings came with a determined mantra that truly came to life at last ni... More >>

• Kyuss Lives!

  published November 30, 2011

  Propelled by some successful and spontaneous reunions at a few recent festivals, three quarters of the classic Kyuss lineup from the Blues for... More >>

• Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 6

  published Nov 15, 2011

  Back at it again! We present to you the sixth installment of the Gimme Noise Mixtape Roundup series, featuring eight songs pulled from local rap artists. Click here to check out past mixtapes.Stream b... More >>

• Guante talks new acoustic project, A Loud Heart

  published Nov 10, 2011

  Already a rap world renaissance man and an accomplished spoken word artist, MC, and writer, Guante unveils yet another side to his persona with a new acoustic band, A Loud Heart, with singer and guita... More >>

• Culture Cry Wolf (CD-release)

  published November 2, 2011

  This Saturday at the Fine Line, the genre-juggling Culture Cry Wolf drop their official debut album, Dia de los Muertos, expanding their... More >>

• Culture Cry Wolf talk about Dia de los Muertos and tomorrow's show at the Fine Line

  published Nov 04, 2011

  The actual Dia de los Muertos (Tuesday, Nov 1st) saw the release of Culture Cry Wolf's album of the same name, and tomorrow night at the Fine Line, the band celebrates with a show sure to be as full o... More >>

• Illuminous 3 Celebrate Release of Montessori at the Hexagon tonight

  published Nov 03, 2011

  The diverse trio of MCs known collectively as Illuminous 3 have been staples of the Minneapolis rap scene since they began doing shows together through Yo! The Movement a decade ago, but their history... More >>

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  Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 5

  published Oct 18, 2011

  rrHere goes the fifth installment of the Gimme Noise mixtape roundrup! Stream below or download here.Also, this Thursday at Honey we'll be celebrating the series with performances from some of the art... More >>

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  Odd Future at First Avenue, 10/12/11

  published Oct 13, 2011

  Odd FutureOctober 12, 2011First Avenue, MinneapolisAs I figured, waiting in line I noticed a young crowd for Odd Future (the show was all ages, and was finished by the time most of-age shows even have... More >>

• Wize Guyz bring old-school to Minneapolis hip-hop

  published October 12, 2011

  The fresh-faced youngsters who adorn the cover of the Wize Guyz' latest full-length album, '85, are illustrated versions of the rappers... More >>

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  Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 4

  published Sep 20, 2011

  Once again we're here to bring you 8 new tracks from local rap artists you should be keeping an eye out for, as we will every third Tuesday of the month. Be sure to also check out volumes on... More >>

• Audio Perm Block Party

  published August 24, 2011

  The young and ambitious local hip-hop producer crew Audio Perm is getting in on the summer block party game with the Audio Perm Block Party, an... More >>

• Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 3

  published Aug 22, 2011

  Here we go again with another exclusive mixtape roundup (check out Vol. 1 of the series here and Vol. 2 here). Thanks for listening.Stream the album below or download here, and read on for some additi... More >>

• First Listen: Prof, 'King Gampo' (Free Download)

  published Aug 19, 2011

  What possesses rappers to drop their full-length albums as a free downloadr There's arguments that can be made about new business models in the music industry, blah blah blah, but my theory with Prof'... More >>

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  5 most ridiculous lines on 'Watch the Throne'

  published Aug 09, 2011

  Kanye West and Jay-Z's collaborative effort Watch the Throne sees two of rap's hugest artists team up to become even more hugest-er. Prior to listening, I had mixed feelings about the whole concept: B... More >>

• Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 2

  published Jul 18, 2011

  The mixtape roundup returns with another batch of tracks culled from the best local rap of late. Enjoy! Stream the album below or download here, and read on for some additional background on the artis... More >>

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  Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs N Harmony talks about tomorrow night's show at Epic

  published Jun 11, 2011

  Nearly 20 years in the game, Cleveland's Bone Thugs N Harmony will forever remain an important part of hip-hop history thanks to their timeless classics and often-imitated style. The five Bone Thugs (... More >>

• Synergy brings Twin Cities musicians to Romania

  published Jun 10, 2011

  Romania has been experiencing a taste of the Minneapolis scene with a new series of shows called Synergy, a tour that weaves through the eastern European country showcasing Minneapolis and California ... More >>

• Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 1

  published Jun 07, 2011

  A lot of really excellent local rap mixtapes have dropped recently, and in an effort to make sure the cream of the crop don't get lost in the fray, Gimme Noise has put together a mixtape of our own co... More >>

• Soundset 2011 at Canterbury Park, 5/29/11

  published May 31, 2011

  Soundset 2011May 29, 2011Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MNBy JACK SPENCER and ANDREA SWENSSONThe outdoor festival can be a strange setting for rap music, an art form that demands connecting with the perfo... More >>

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  Soundset Series: Festival founders J-Bird, Slug, and Kevin Beacham

  published May 26, 2011

  The gigantic celebration of hip-hop that is the Soundset festival is already this Sunday. Now in its fourth year, this overwhelming explosion of rap, turntablism, graffiti, breakdancing, custom cars, ... More >>