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    October 2, 2012

    Grizzly Bear at First Avenue, 10/1/12

    Grizzly Bearwith Lower DensFirst Avenue MainroomOctober 1, 2012In more ways than one, it felt like Grizzly Bear pulled out all the stops at First Avenue on Monday night. There were, of course, all the vocal acrobatics and complex arrangements that could be expected from one of their shows. But they ... More >>

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    September 26, 2012

    So Percussion: Where (we) Live

    Grizzly Bearwith Lower DensFirst Avenue MainroomOctober 1, 2012In more ways than one, it felt like Grizzly Bear pulled out all the stops at First Avenue on Monday night. There were, of course, all the vocal acrobatics and complex arrangements that could be expected from one of their shows. But they ... More >>

  • Movies

    September 12, 2012

    Spike Lee explores adolescence in Red Hook Summer

    The director's latest film feels reminiscent of his classics, but clumsier

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    August 22, 2012

    Yeasayer

    The director's latest film feels reminiscent of his classics, but clumsier

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    August 15, 2012

    Crushfest II

    The director's latest film feels reminiscent of his classics, but clumsier

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2012

    Ryan Traster on life coaches, Brooklyn, and "Cruel Love"

    Nothing makes for better music than a breakup. Recently moving back to Minneapolis from Brooklyn, indie-folk artist Ryan Traster is getting set to release his 7" vinyl "Cruel Love" -- a song based on a breakup. Treading on soft sounds, snappy beats, and floating melodies, the song branches out from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2012

    Weekend Checklist: Rock the Garden, Jimmy Cliff, Aerosmith, The Weeknd

    Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

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    June 6, 2012

    SuperGroup: The Tent Has Been Pulled Down

    Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

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    June 6, 2012

    Landscape of the Mind

    Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

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    May 23, 2012

    9x22 Dance/Lab

    Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

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    May 2, 2012

    Black Dice/Marijuana Deathsquads/Hasps

    Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

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    April 25, 2012

    The Drums/Craft Spells/Part Time

    Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

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    April 18, 2012

    Tanlines/ Rewards / Wiping Out Thousands

    Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

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    April 18, 2012

    Lucy Michelle & the Velvet Lapelles

    Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

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    April 18, 2012

    Isaac Arvold: Second Hand Emotion

    Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

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    March 7, 2012

    Julianna Barwick

    Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2011

    SXSW announces first 2012 showcasing bands, including Minneapolitans Howler

    ​Oh lordy. It isn't time to think about SXSW already, is it? It seem like all that long ago that Minneapolis bands were swarming the streets of Austin, Texas in search of free beer and food trucks, and when Gimme Noise threw our first-ever Minnesota music showcase with First Avenue.But according t ... More >>

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    October 26, 2011

    They Might Be Giants

    ​Oh lordy. It isn't time to think about SXSW already, is it? It seem like all that long ago that Minneapolis bands were swarming the streets of Austin, Texas in search of free beer and food trucks, and when Gimme Noise threw our first-ever Minnesota music showcase with First Avenue.But according t ... More >>

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    September 29, 2011

    Joan's in the Park: A first look

    ​The cozy space that St. Paul's Highland Park residents have long known as Grandpa Tony's pizzeria has been transformed into a neighborhood bistro. The walls received a warm coat of soft mustard-colored paint, and white linens cover the tabletops.  Despite having only the one large front wind ... More >>

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    July 6, 2011

    Kid Cudi

    ​The cozy space that St. Paul's Highland Park residents have long known as Grandpa Tony's pizzeria has been transformed into a neighborhood bistro. The walls received a warm coat of soft mustard-colored paint, and white linens cover the tabletops.  Despite having only the one large front wind ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    Grace Weber divulges on Adele, hipsters, and the Midwest

    ​Success and humility are not synonymous when it comes to many artists, but with  up-and-coming Milwaukee singer/songwriter, Grace Weber, you can bet it is.  Making Brooklyn, New York her home after finishing school at NYU, Grace exclaims, "Coming home to the Midwest is like getting a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Dada Trash Collage releases new 7-inch and reveals east coast dates

    Looking At The Ground cover art​Dada Trash Collage was nothing short of prolific in 2010. After releasing a Rain War EP and the full-lengths Neighbors and Cool Waves Bad Days the recent Twin Cities expat has continued his insane level of productivity in 2011 by unleashing a brand new 7-inch with B ... More >>

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    April 20, 2011

    TV on the Radio

    Looking At The Ground cover art​Dada Trash Collage was nothing short of prolific in 2010. After releasing a Rain War EP and the full-lengths Neighbors and Cool Waves Bad Days the recent Twin Cities expat has continued his insane level of productivity in 2011 by unleashing a brand new 7-inch with B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2011

    Brooklyn Brewery rolls into town: Week 1

    Brooklyn Brewery kicks off three weeks of launch events​It's a great time to be a beer lover in the Twin Cities. Just as Stone Brewing Co. brings Stone Week Minnesota to an end, another high-profile brewery steps in to pick up where they left off. Brooklyn Brewery of Brooklyn, New York, kicked ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2011

    Tapes 'n Tapes at First Avenue, 2/25/2011

    Photos by Nick Wosika​Tapes 'n Tapes February 25, 2011 First Avenue, Minneapolis The noise at First Avenue on Friday night was ramped up to surprising levels, and by the time hometown favorites Tapes 'n Tapes took the stage at 11:20 p.m., the crowd was more than ready.

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    January 12, 2011

    Burkina Electric

    Photos by Nick Wosika​Tapes 'n Tapes February 25, 2011 First Avenue, Minneapolis The noise at First Avenue on Friday night was ramped up to surprising levels, and by the time hometown favorites Tapes 'n Tapes took the stage at 11:20 p.m., the crowd was more than ready.

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2010

    The Grand Sandwich is now delivering

    Look deep into my olives and tell me what you see​ When Dan Esrig graduated with a degree in geography from Macalester College last year, he realized what he wanted was in his own back yard.  He wanted to open a sandwich spot that would serve the student's need for late night, affordable food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    CMJ 2010: A wrap-up of highlights and lowlights

    The Body prepare to pummel the raddest drum kit​Between Pitchfork's eyeball-stealing #Offline Fest and the unmitigated excitement surrounding Kanye West's surprise appearance, the runaround given to badgeholders (the things cost $500 and come with no guarantees), the far-and-wide distribution of t ... More >>

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    October 6, 2010

    My Name is Asher Lev

    The Body prepare to pummel the raddest drum kit​Between Pitchfork's eyeball-stealing #Offline Fest and the unmitigated excitement surrounding Kanye West's surprise appearance, the runaround given to badgeholders (the things cost $500 and come with no guarantees), the far-and-wide distribution of t ... More >>

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    September 8, 2010

    School of Seven Bells

    The Body prepare to pummel the raddest drum kit​Between Pitchfork's eyeball-stealing #Offline Fest and the unmitigated excitement surrounding Kanye West's surprise appearance, the runaround given to badgeholders (the things cost $500 and come with no guarantees), the far-and-wide distribution of t ... More >>

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    September 1, 2010

    Ratatat

    The Body prepare to pummel the raddest drum kit​Between Pitchfork's eyeball-stealing #Offline Fest and the unmitigated excitement surrounding Kanye West's surprise appearance, the runaround given to badgeholders (the things cost $500 and come with no guarantees), the far-and-wide distribution of t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Mux Mool makes beats and makes out (VIDEO)

    Illustration by Mux Mool​Having decamped from Minneapolis to Brooklyn about two years ago, Mux Mool has been working near-constant since, touring and writing and remixing and partying in advance of what may could be a big year for Mr. Lindgren. He's been shouted out as "New Band of the Day" by The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2010

    Lyn-Lake Street Fest, Coney Island art: Freeloader Friday

    ​(This guy escaped from Coney Island) This week we have gallery show homage to Coney Island, a benefit for MN Fashion, and free music at the Triple Rock.

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    May 14, 2010

    Are fried fish bones the new French fries?

    flickr/yummyporky​Head-to-tail dining now includes eating fish spine. Tasting Table rounds up a list of New York restaurants that are serving up fried fish bones, described as tasting "crunchy and delicate as potato chips." Sushi restaurants in Japan have been in the habit of serving leftover ... More >>

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    May 12, 2010

    Escape from Coney Island

    flickr/yummyporky​Head-to-tail dining now includes eating fish spine. Tasting Table rounds up a list of New York restaurants that are serving up fried fish bones, described as tasting "crunchy and delicate as potato chips." Sushi restaurants in Japan have been in the habit of serving leftover ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    Sleigh Bells' Alexis Krauss talks origins and M.I.A.

    Brooklyn buzz band's sultry singer previews tonight's show with Yeasayer at First Avenue

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    March 31, 2010

    Literary Death Match

    Brooklyn buzz band's sultry singer previews tonight's show with Yeasayer at First Avenue

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    January 19, 2010

    Surly named by Beer Nation one of Top 5 best breweries of 2000s

    Surly Brewing was named the number one brewery of the last decade by the online web series "Beer Nation."

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    Kids in Bars: Times decries Baby Barfly trend

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    October 14, 2009

    Rain Machine

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    September 9, 2009

    Chicha Libre

    New Yorkers feel a little differently about this Wisconsin tradition...

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    April 29, 2009

    Nomo

    New Yorkers feel a little differently about this Wisconsin tradition...

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    April 8, 2009

    Equilibrium Spoken Word and Hip Hop Showcase

    New Yorkers feel a little differently about this Wisconsin tradition...

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    March 11, 2009

    Pistolera

    New Yorkers feel a little differently about this Wisconsin tradition...

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    November 12, 2008

    Matt and Kim

    New Yorkers feel a little differently about this Wisconsin tradition...

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    November 5, 2008

    Blitzen Trapper

    New Yorkers feel a little differently about this Wisconsin tradition...

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    October 22, 2008

    Chaim's Love Song

    New Yorkers feel a little differently about this Wisconsin tradition...

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    August 6, 2008

    We Are Scientists

    New Yorkers feel a little differently about this Wisconsin tradition...

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    April 30, 2008

    Indian Jewelry

    New Yorkers feel a little differently about this Wisconsin tradition...

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    September 19, 2007

    Tigercity

    New Yorkers feel a little differently about this Wisconsin tradition...

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