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  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Chuuwee on Watching the Throne, his Soundset approach

    By Mike MaddenRelated:Bambu on the L.A. riots' 20th anniversary, his Soundset debutTraveling from his native Sacramento to take over Shakopee, Chuuwee might be the best bet among this year's Soundset freshmen to blow up by the time May 2013 rolls around. Not long removed from his excellent Wa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2012

    Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 11

    I'm damn excited to type a two digit number on this mix, and happy as always to present another mix of local tracks. Keep an eye out for something special on the anniversary of this mix.

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    First Avenue's 20 best concerts: The complete list

    Related:First Avenue: An archived history via flyers, riders & contractsFirst Avenue's 40 years of rock 'n' rollTop 20 best Minnesota musicians: The complete listFirst Avenue is undoubtedly among the premier rock clubs in the country -- possibly the world. Since 1970, the building at the interse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2012

    First Avenue's 20 best concerts: #20-11

    Related:First Avenue's 40 years of rock 'n' rollTop 20 best Minnesota musicians: The complete list50 cool facts about the Minnesota music sceneMinneapolis music scene named second-best in the U.S.First Avenue is undoubtedly among the premier rock clubs in the country -- possibly the world. Since 197 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2012

    The Best of SXSW Music: Saturday 3/17/2012

    So, we come to it: the end of all things. Four days of madness, Doritos, Skrillex and finally, St. Patrick's Day. Before we bid SXSW 2012 farewell, allow us to share our favorite moments from SXSW day four. Later, we'll let you know which shows weren't so hot. Find our favorites below, and if there ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Hip-Hop Valentines: The 14 most romantic rap songs

    ​Valentines Day is here and you need some help to win over the heart of that sexy B-girl or B-boy?We know hip-hop doesn't have the best history romancing the opposite sex, "bitches better having my money" and "skeeting on walls" doesn't really set the mood.But don't worry, we have you covered. So ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    The Flaming Lips working with Bon Iver, Yoko Ono, and Nick Cave on their new album

    ​If anyone can pull off this mad concoction it's the Flaming Lips. As if their idiosyncratic sound and the unhinged musical themes of their past albums wasn't enough, the Lips have now recruited a talented batch of disparate special guests to work with them on their new record. In addition to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2011

    Wu-Tang, Wild Flag, Fishbone, Yelawolf among highlights at the Village Voice SXSW party

    Photo by Erik Hess​Our parent company, Village Voice Media, went whole hog with their annual SXSW bash this year, moving it from its previous home at La Zona Rosa into the Austin Music Hall (which was also the site of last night's MTVu Woodie Awards), stretching out the event into the late-night h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2011

    Wu-Tang Clan headlining Village Voice and Frank 151's SXSW 2011 party at Austin Music Hall

    Photo by Tony NelsonWu-Tang Clan at Epic this past January​Our sister paper, the Village Voice, typically hosts a free day party during SXSW, and the lineups have been pretty fantastic -- last year brought together the xx, Superchunk, Surfer Blood, and more. But this year, they are cranking up the ... More >>

  • Music

    July 14, 2010

    Hole, Los Lobos, Josh Ritter, and more: Critics' Picks

    Photo by Tony NelsonWu-Tang Clan at Epic this past January​Our sister paper, the Village Voice, typically hosts a free day party during SXSW, and the lineups have been pretty fantastic -- last year brought together the xx, Superchunk, Surfer Blood, and more. But this year, they are cranking up the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 7, 2010

    Lilith: the Celebration of Women in Music

    Photo by Tony NelsonWu-Tang Clan at Epic this past January​Our sister paper, the Village Voice, typically hosts a free day party during SXSW, and the lineups have been pretty fantastic -- last year brought together the xx, Superchunk, Surfer Blood, and more. But this year, they are cranking up the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 24, 2009

    Karriem Riggins Experience

    Photo by Tony NelsonWu-Tang Clan at Epic this past January​Our sister paper, the Village Voice, typically hosts a free day party during SXSW, and the lineups have been pretty fantastic -- last year brought together the xx, Superchunk, Surfer Blood, and more. But this year, they are cranking up the ... More >>

  • Music

    June 24, 2009

    CRITICS' PICKS

    Shellac, Rancid, Digitata, and more

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2009

    Gimme News Weekly Wrap-Up: June 12-18

    New Mark Mallman, Pixies returning to the TC (sort of), Atmosphere announces summer tour & next week's best new releases.

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2009

    Videos: Big Trouble with David Campbell and Aby Wolf

    Watch the highlight reel from last Friday's show at the Turf Club.

  • Blogs

    December 24, 2008

    Minnesota Mixtape 2008

    Every year I make mix CDs of my favorite tracks, with one song per artist per disc. Here's the '08 edition, local and national. It's all from 2008 unless otherwise specified, but there are a few oldies. At the bottom are my year-end lists, because I know you needed more of those. Happy holidays! MN ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2008

    Twin Town High's Turf Club release show grades on an inverted bell curve

    Every year I make mix CDs of my favorite tracks, with one song per artist per disc. Here's the '08 edition, local and national. It's all from 2008 unless otherwise specified, but there are a few oldies. At the bottom are my year-end lists, because I know you needed more of those. Happy holidays! MN ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 25, 2008

    Asphalt Showdown

    Every year I make mix CDs of my favorite tracks, with one song per artist per disc. Here's the '08 edition, local and national. It's all from 2008 unless otherwise specified, but there are a few oldies. At the bottom are my year-end lists, because I know you needed more of those. Happy holidays! MN ... More >>

  • Music

    June 25, 2008

    Critics' Picks: Shearwater and more

    Every year I make mix CDs of my favorite tracks, with one song per artist per disc. Here's the '08 edition, local and national. It's all from 2008 unless otherwise specified, but there are a few oldies. At the bottom are my year-end lists, because I know you needed more of those. Happy holidays! MN ... More >>

  • Arts

    February 13, 2008

    Culture Jamming

    A new take on Jesse James tops this week's pop culture picks

  • News

    September 27, 2006

    Picked to Click XVI

    This one goes to 11!

  • Music

    August 30, 2006

    J Dilla: The Shining, Donuts

    This one goes to 11!

  • Music

    July 19, 2006

    In Da Club: Black Blondie at Bastille Day

    Group encourages lovers to go downtown, crowd to remain conscious

  • Arts

    March 30, 2005

    Two Diaries from South by Southwest #19, Part One

    What's the Only Industry That Holds Its Trade Show Around a Keg?

  • Arts

    March 16, 2005

    Things Come Together

    What new DVDs by the Roots and Dolly Parton tell us about hip hop and country music's parallel lines

  • News

    March 2, 2005

    A Real Rock 'n' Roll Radio Station... for Your Pledge of Just $10 a Month?

    Paul Demko, Diablo Cody, and Dylan Hicks offer three takes on MPR's new baby

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2004

    Youssou's gospel, Jill Scott's frown

    Paul Demko, Diablo Cody, and Dylan Hicks offer three takes on MPR's new baby

  • Music

    May 19, 2004

    Ghostface: The Pretty Toney Album

    Paul Demko, Diablo Cody, and Dylan Hicks offer three takes on MPR's new baby

  • Music

    October 29, 2003

    Anthony Hamilton: Comin' From Where I'm From

    Paul Demko, Diablo Cody, and Dylan Hicks offer three takes on MPR's new baby

  • Music

    March 5, 2003

    Common: Electric Circus

    Paul Demko, Diablo Cody, and Dylan Hicks offer three takes on MPR's new baby

  • News

    July 25, 2001

    Purple Hazy

    In the past year, Prince has become a Jehovah's Witness, bitched about the record industry, canceled a national tour, and delayed the release of his new CD. But he doesn't want to talk about it.

  • Music

    January 3, 2001

    Sweet Nothings

    Sade and Erykah Badu return to slow the pulse rate of contemporary R&B

  • Music

    November 15, 2000

    Kast Party

    Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast leave the Dirty South for a land called Stankonia

  • Music

    August 16, 2000

    Lucy Pearl: Lucy Pearl

    Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast leave the Dirty South for a land called Stankonia

  • Movies

    December 15, 1999

    Distilled Product

    Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast leave the Dirty South for a land called Stankonia

  • Music

    March 10, 1999

    Deeper Roots

    Underappreciated hip hoppers the Roots put their sound together on the new album Things Fall Apart

  • News

    December 23, 1998

    Robyne's Hood

    Other TV news personalities stay planted behind the desk. Then there's Robyne Robinson, who claims the whole Twin Cities for her stage.

  • Arts

    November 4, 1998

    One Is Not the Loneliest Number

    Ten actors take on the world in the Bryant-Lake Bowl's Festival of One-Person Shows

  • News

    June 10, 1998

    Band Stand

    35 concerts to soundtrack your summer.

  • Arts

    December 17, 1997

    Living the Live, Plugging the Unplugged

    35 concerts to soundtrack your summer.

  • Music

    October 15, 1997

    Common: One Day It'll All Make Sense

    35 concerts to soundtrack your summer.

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