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2012 Stories by Natalie Gallagher

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  Chiddy Bang on Daryl Hall, getting busted and getting famous -- Mill City Nights tonight

  published Aug 07, 2012

  Alternative rap duo Chiddy Bang, consisting of Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege and Noah "Xaphoon Jones" Beresin, are one of the hottest rising star sets on the hip-hop front. Since their inception in 2008, C... More >>

• Acoustic Century: Gabriel Douglas and Danny O'Brien

  published August 1, 2012

  If you've ever wanted a personal look into a musician's process and job, New Century Theatre's new Acoustic Century series is offering that... More >>

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  Twin Shadow talks about the success of Confess, his fiction, and music videos

  published Aug 06, 2012

  See Also:Best of Lollapalooza day two: Twin Shadow, Franz Ferdinand, and moreTwin Shadow at the Entry, 10/01/11The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart and Twin Shadow at the Triple Rock, 04/25/11 George Lewi... More >>

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  Alabama Shakes at First Avenue, 8/2/12

  published Aug 03, 2012

  Alabama Shakes and Dry The RiverFirst Avenue, MinneapolisThursday, August 2, 2012See Also:Slideshow: Alabama Shakes and Dry The River at First Avenue "Sometimes I don't know what to say. It doesn't m... More >>

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  Chastity Brown on the Red Stag Block Party, her residency in Germany, and the local music scene

  published Aug 03, 2012

  See Also: Chastity Brown releases Back-Road Highways Local-by-way-of-Tennessee musician Chastity Brown is at her most Southern when she is chatting over drinks. She's effusive, laid back, and is thor... More >>

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  From Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion: the rapper's most bizarre career highlights

  published Aug 02, 2012

  See Also:Snoop Dogg at the Cabooze, 01/25/11Snoop Dogg: Master of time and history You must have heard by now that international rap star Snoop Dogg has opted to undergo a transformation of sorts. Aft... More >>

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  Cruise for a Cause 2012 lineup announced

  published Aug 01, 2012

  See Also:Rolling Stone's 'Do You Wanna Be A Star' competition is at least a little hairyWho doesn't love boats, burritos, and good musicr Especially all three together. In the second year of the fund... More >>

• Alabama Shakes mix rock and soul

  published August 1, 2012

  Alabama Shakes are souful, humble, and full-to-bursting with rock 'n' roll, punk rebel hearts, and a little bruised Southern soul. Led by... More >>

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  Local fashion photographer Amy Gee needs help replacing stolen camera

  published Jul 27, 2012

  In a bizarre and gloomy turn of events, local photographer Amy Gee's rented Chevy Impala was stolen from the Lake Nokomis area at 1:30 a.m. last Saturday. Her Canon 5D Mark II, wallet, phone, and two ... More >>

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  Dessa leads Sing Out for Kids benefit lineup, new album details [INTERVIEW]

  published Jul 27, 2012

  See Also:Dessa develops a lipstick for charityDessa just can't help herself when it comes to charities. The maven of Minneapolis hip-hop has just announced a partnership with community-based social se... More >>

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  Northeast Folk Festival 2012 lineup -- Grumpy's this Saturday

  published Jul 26, 2012

  Folk music. It's well-loved here in the Twin Cities, and there is hardly a better place to celebrate its prominence than the rowdy, unpretentious Grumpy's NE. This Saturday, Grumpy's will be featuring... More >>

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  Meet the new hosts of Radio K morning show Rock & Roll Over

  published Jul 26, 2012

  For the past 17 years, the U of M's Radio K has run the morning show Rock and Roll Over, and it received two brand new hosts this week. Kind of. Abbie Gobeli and Zach McCormick aren't exactly new to R... More >>

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  Take Five Tuesdays at Hopkins Center for the Arts lineup

  published Jul 24, 2012

  It may be a little early to think about concerts in December and beyond, but -- oh, who are we kiddingr It's never too early to think about concerts. The Hopkins Center for the Arts has just release... More >>

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  RIP Amy Winehouse: Three voices keeping retro soul alive

  published Jul 23, 2012

  See Also:Will Alabama Shakes get a hold on Minneapolisr It's been one year since the music world lost one of its best young voices and original artists with Amy Winehouse's passing. The singer was fo... More >>

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  Acoustic Century series launches at New Century Theatre in August

  published Jul 19, 2012

  See Also:Slideshow: Summer Beardoff at the Triple RockThe 4onthefloor: Howler must've actually listened to our recordIf you've ever wanted a personal look into a musician's process and job, New Centu... More >>

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  Atmosphere unveils remaining 2012 U.S. tour dates

  published Jul 18, 2012

  See Also:I Self Devine: Rhymesayers legend returnsTop 20 Minnesota RappersAtmosphere has had a pretty epic summer. They've spent the past few months touring around Australia and New Zealand and hittin... More >>

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  Mumford and Sons releasing new record, be still our beating hearts

  published Jul 17, 2012

  See Also:The 4onthefloor releases "Mumford & Sons Crap"Interview: Mumford & Sons' Marshall Winston chats backstageThe Current Effect, in progressIt's finally happening. Three years ago, Mumfo... More >>

• Mankwe Ndosi's Science and Spirit fuses hip-hop, soul, and activism

  published July 18, 2012

  Tucked away in a back corner of a coffee shop in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood, Mankwe Ndosi sits barefoot and cross-legged on an armchair,... More >>

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  Fiona Apple at the Orpheum Theatre, 7/16/12

  published Jul 17, 2012

  Fiona Apple With Blake Mills Orpheum Theatre, MinneapolisMonday, July 16, 2012 From the moment she stepped on stage at the Orpheum, Fiona Apple seemed to be in her own special room in her head. Every... More >>

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  Blake Mills on his Dawes past, Fiona Apple's depth, and luck

  published Jul 16, 2012

  See Also:Fiona Apple back in Minneapolis in July on U.S. tourBlake Mills is one of those rare musical finds. At 25, he is one of L.A.'s most in-demand session and backing guitarists, and has already ... More >>

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  Dessa develops a lipstick for charity

  published Jul 12, 2012

  See Also:Dessa sells out the O'Shaughnessy, 4/20/12The Elixery's locally-made vegan lipsticks are fantastic Admit it, you kind of always wanted a lipstick in the shade of Dessa. The maven of Minneapo... More >>

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  Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon: You can't write a record for radio

  published Jul 11, 2012

  Punk rock outfit the Gaslight Anthem has been around for half a decade, and in that time, they've churned out three full-length records, earning them a cult following and some pretty big-name fans (yo... More >>

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  Delta Rae at the 7th Street Entry, 7/8/12

  published Jul 09, 2012

  See Also: Delta Rae on Jay Leno, the South, and women who rockDelta Rae with Chris Pureka and Glorious Misfortune 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis Sunday, July 8, 2012 The sexy sextet that is Delta Rae... More >>

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  Delta Rae on Jay Leno, the South, and women who rock

  published Jul 06, 2012

  Delta Rae is a six-person indie folk-rock outfit that has recently sprung up from North Carolina and is steadily swooping up converted fans with a cult-like ferocity. It's not hard for them: with four... More >>

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  The Lumineers on Craigslist, Denver, and Basilica Block Party

  published Jul 05, 2012

  See Also:Basilica Block Party 2012 lineupThe Avett Brothers' Seth Avett on Rick Rubin, political fans, and the band's legacyThe Lumineers have recently exploded onto the indie music scene, seemingly p... More >>