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2:19 pm
Jan. 27, 2012
Poli?a's Mariah Carey connection revealed
By Reed Fischer
Polica's in-studio performance featuring an interview with the Current's Mark Wheat recently hit NPR, not MPR, but the national one. With an impressive number of camera angles, we get a look at ... More >>

Gimme Noise

10:48 am
Jan. 27, 2012
Enola Gay's "Global Guts" launches G.A.Y. Friday series
By Mark Brenden
Many frequenting Minneapolis shows of late are familiar with the sex-laden "sea-punk" trio Chelsea Boys. And by "familiar," we're talking getting jabbed by a guitar or splashed with sex juice, A... More >>

Gimme Noise

9:21 am
Jan. 27, 2012
The Current's 7 years of good luck: Dessa, Mary Lucia & more weigh in
By Raghav Mehta
The Current, located at 89.3 on the FM dial, is far from just another a radio station. Over the past seven years, it has transformed into somewhat of a Twin Cities institution, offering an al... More >>

Gimme Noise

8:33 am
Jan. 27, 2012
Weekend Checklist: Augustana, The Current Birthday Party, Beer Dabbler, Los Campesinos!
By Youa Vang
"Winterlude, Winterlude, oh darling Winterlude by the road tonight Tonight there will be no quarreling Everything is gonna be all right"-Bob Dylan ... More >>

Gimme Noise

8:20 am
Jan. 27, 2012
Confederate Railroad to play Povlitzki's Saturday; Hillbilly Voodoo Dolls bassist passes
By Nikki Miller
If you've read this here weekly piece over the years, you probably know '90s country is firmly situated in the softest spot of my heart -- for all its good, bad, and ugly. I saw '90s country hit... More >>

Gimme Noise

7:17 am
Jan. 27, 2012
T.Q.D. drops new album Taketh Away at Hell's Kitchen
By Jack Spencer
After taking some time away from music last year, T.Q.D. of the Background Noise Crew sat down and wrote his latest album Taketh Away in under a month. "I don't like to work on things slowly. M... More >>

Gimme Noise

11:44 am
Jan. 26, 2012
Rogue Valley tour diary, vol. 5: Heed all warnings
By Reed Fischer
Rogue Valley's tour diaries are written by frontman Chris Koza and edited by bandmate Peter Sieve. You can read their first, second, third, and fourth installments.1/20/2012 Butte: 37 degrees. B... More >>

Gimme Noise

10:29 am
Jan. 26, 2012
Best New Bands of 2011 showcase at First Avenue, 01/25/11
By Erik Thompson
Best New Bands of 2011 ShowcaseWith MaLLy, Bloodnstuff, Night Moves, Gramma's Boyfriend, Dream Crusher, Sexcat, & Fire in the Northern FirsFirst Avenue, MinneapolisWednesday, January 25, 20... More >>

Gimme Noise

9:07 am
Jan. 26, 2012
Low and Death Cab for Cutie team for tour
By Reed Fischer
Lovers of Death Cab for Cutie will get rewarded for showing up early starting in April when Low, our not-so-slow-core-no-more neighbors from Duluth, joins them for a spate of shows. This pairing... More >>

Gimme Noise

8:32 am
Jan. 26, 2012
Coloring Time to headline McNally Smith's Deepwinter Bonfire Saturday
By Erik Thompson
McNally Smith has an eclectic show planned for this Saturday, which could surely cure the winter blahs. The Deepwinter Bonfire will include performances by Coloring Time, which is a huge impr... More >>

Gimme Noise

8:14 am
Jan. 26, 2012
Daniel Levy's memorial gets $1 from each Honeydogs' album release show ticket
By Erik Thompson
To further prove the healing power of both friends and music, the Honeydogs have announced plans for a album release party at First Avenue on March 10. The distinguished local band will be cel... More >>

Gimme Noise

11:59 am
Jan. 25, 2012
Chuck Klosterman irks tUnE-yArDs' fanbase, while likely enlarging it
By Reed Fischer
Some people are mad at hair metal 'n' NBA critic Chuck Klosterman at the moment. This has to do with "The Pitfalls of Indie Fame," published yesterday on ESPN-offshoot commentary site Grantland... More >>

Gimme Noise

11:46 am
Jan. 25, 2012
Bassgasm 6 lineup announced
By Jen Boyles
Like an unstoppable comet fueled by glowstick fluid, Bassgasm 6 is sprinting through time and will be here soon on March 23. Since the inaugural event in February 2010, this is the sixth insta... More >>

Gimme Noise

10:50 am
Jan. 25, 2012
Craig Finn & Bob Mould agree that rock is often too noisy
By Reed Fischer
A hilarious exchange between two Minneapolis favorites unfolds in a new "interview" of sorts between Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn and Hsker D/Sugar kingpin Bob Mould. This chat comes along... More >>

Gimme Noise

9:40 am
Jan. 25, 2012
Bloodnstuff play Best New Bands showcase tonight, need help finishing their debut record
By Erik Thompson
Local noise-rock duo Bloodnstuff (or Blood&stuff?) are not only gearing up to play tonight's Best New Bands showcase at First Avenue, but they are also feverishly trying to put the finishi... More >>

Gimme Noise

9:12 am
Jan. 25, 2012
Lazerbeak's "LRL" and how to consume Lava Bangers
By Reed Fischer
As of Tuesday, area hip-hop producer and Plastic Constellations album Lazerbeak has a new album out, Lava Bangers. Varying opinions have crossed the Gimme Noise desk regarding the collection --... More >>

Gimme Noise

7:51 am
Jan. 25, 2012
Dylan Hicks unveils "West Texas Winds," talks upcoming novel
By Danny Sigelman
What a pleasant surprise it was to see this brand new song and video from Minneapolis singer/songwriter Dylan Hicks last week. For one thing it's been far too long to have heard anything new fro... More >>

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12:00 am
Jan. 25, 2012
Mally, Sexcat top Best New Bands showcase
By Pat O'Brien
First Avenue's annual Best New Bands showcase provides a thrilling, eclectic way to sum up last year's finest in local music. With artists for a... More >>

Gimme Noise

2:29 pm
Jan. 24, 2012
Zoo Animal's "Laying and Lying" video is carefully choreographed
By Jeff Gage
Is there anything that Holly Newsom can't do? Sure, we know the Zoo Animal singer can write a song, DJ a show, or even run her own record label; hell, we christened her an Artist of the Year ju... More >>

Gimme Noise

12:16 pm
Jan. 24, 2012
Bon Iver's Grammys poster is far worse than Skrillex's
By Reed Fischer
The past 24 hours have been admittedly strange for the cult of Justin Vernon. As has already been discussed in detail, Bon Iver's self-titled, pastoral folk album is up for four Grammys at the ... More >>

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10:44 am
Jan. 24, 2012
Bleubird's "Time 4real" from Astronautalis-aided Cannonball!!! is out today
By Reed Fischer
"Going for Adds" is a forceful attempt to clog the request lines at our local radio hub the Current with fresh cuts, via blog. Today, a single with Minnesota and Florida implications: Bleubird'... More >>

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Mally, Sexcat top Best New Bands showcase Mally, Sexcat top Best New Bands showcase
By Pat O'Brien

First Avenue's annual Best New Bands showcase provides a thrilling, eclectic way to sum up last year's finest in local music. With artists for a variety of tastes, the Mainroom… More >>

Critics' Picks: The Supersuckers, Los Campesinos!, and more Critics' Picks: The Supersuckers, Los Campesinos!, and more

Los Campesinos! Varsity Theater, Sunday 1.29 The transformation of Los Campesinos! from a sprightly indie-pop group into something far more wicked and weird has been a gradual one, but thankfully the band… More >>

Twin Cities Hip-Hop Awards, Father You See Queen, and more Twin Cities Hip-Hop Awards, Father You See Queen, and more

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Secret Stash Records releases forgotten music in stylish packages Secret Stash Records releases forgotten music in stylish packages
By Erik Thompson

There are vinyl fanatics, and then there are Secret Stash Records founders Eric Foss and Cory Wong. The two have turned their passion for all things vinyl into a living,… More >>

Roy Wilkins: Who was he? Roy Wilkins: Who was he?
By Loren Green

Roy Wilkins Auditorium has presented everything from pro sports to poetry slams to rock concerts. When the Minnesota RollerGirls host a roller derby championship on Saturday, approximately 3,000 men, women,… More >>

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Guided By Voices "Doughnut for a Snowman" Krispy Kreme doughnuts, Good Humor bars, and an onstage cooler of frosty Budweiser longnecks: the breakfast of champions. Kooky, but more than competent in terms… More >>

Howler hit the right notes with debut album Howler hit the right notes with debut album
By Rob van Alstyne

Local rock quartet Howler's rise to international prominence has been so swift that if you blinked twice in the past six months you might have missed it. Virtually unknown as… More >>

Critics' Picks: Charlie Parr, Friends Like These, Dom, and more Critics' Picks: Charlie Parr, Friends Like These, Dom, and more

Martha Reeves & the Vandellas Dakota Jazz Club on Wednesday 1.11 and Thursday 1.12 It may be a little cold for dancing in the streets, but the heat wave has certainly helped… More >>

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Azealia Banks feat. Lazy Jay "212" Imagine being teased, cajoled, bullied, and charmed all at once, mercilessly, by a deranged, silver-tongued ingénue. Why are her hands behind her back? Because she's… More >>

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