Interpol (Band)

Van Stee gets weird

From psych-pop beginnings to atmospheric sound, Charlie Van Stee explores new territory with his newest group

Snowden at Triple Rock Social Club, 2/25/13

Snowden with Story of the Sea Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis Monday, February 25, 2013"Long time no see, Minneapolis!" Snowden's lead singer/guitarist (and sole constant member), Jordan Jeffares exclaimed. The now three-piece band got Monday night going with "Black Eyes" from their moody, atmo ... More >>

Liars at First Avenue, 7/17/12

Liars With Unknown Mortal OrchestraFirst Avenue, MinneapolisJuly 17, 2012The music of Liars has always been tough to pin down. Their brand of untamed, dissonant experimentalism is impossible to compartmentalize or copy, talents that their fans certainly identify with. The trio has now taken anoth ... More >>

Claire de Lune’s New Lion establishes her as more than just a “hook girl”

Album release at 7th St. Entry

Will Alabama Shakes get a hold on Minneapolis?

Related:Dawes finds serious fan base in MinnesotaWith the release of their debut album Boys & Girls a couple of weeks ago, Alabama Shakes put forth yet another record the roots of which can be traced back to the Flying Burrito Brothers, CSN&Y and the early '70s bands of their ilk. It's easy ... More >>

Heiruspecs' Small Steps is 10 and free

​Ten years ago, you still thought Interpol was cool. Also, Heiruspecs got its first taste of love from City Pages for its second album, Small Steps. Indeed, on the 13th day of March in 2002, Peter Scholtes' review of the album emerged. Although he expresses skepticism for the "live" idea, he calls ... More >>

11 little-known Transmission facts on its 11th anniversary

​DJ Jake Rudh's new wave dance party Transmission is a Minneapolis institution -- and now a radio show! This Friday, the celebratory nature of the night gets an extra boost as the festivities shift to First Avenue's Mainroom for the 11th anniversary of the weekly dose of retro cool.What we know fo ... More >>

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at the Varsity, 12/1/11

​Clap Your Hands Say YeahDecember 1, 2011The Varsity TheaterA lot of people have been hating on Clap Your Hands Say Yeah lately. Their latest album, Hysterical, received a lackluster response critically when it was released in September of this year, and yes, CYHSY has had a bit of difficulty tryi ... More >>

Mark Mallman tour diary, Vol. 5

​I don't know about you, but usually the first thing I say in the morning is some inflection of the word "fuck." 

U2 at TCF Bank Stadium, 7/23/11

Photos by Tony Nelson​U2 with InterpolJuly 23, 2011TCF Bank Stadium, MinneapolisThese reviews are inevitably for fans, yet I find myself writing for U2-haters. One friend left a message during the show on Saturday wondering why I was there. Would anyone at the TCF Bank Stadium that night have aske ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: BoDeans, U2, Trampled by Turtles, Minneapalooza

​"The only reason why we ask other people how their weekend was is so we can tell them about our own weekend."--Chuck Palahniuk

14 legitimately disturbing music videos to make your Halloween less vanilla-flavored

Please be thinking "bacon" please be thinking "bacon"​The thing about rounding up scary music videos for Halloween is that so rarely are they actually scary; Michael Jackson as a zombie/werewolf/come hither teenager? Meh. Alice Cooper, GWAR, Rob Zombie, Slipknot, Insane Clown Posse...NOT SCARY. ... More >>

CMJ Day Two: Marnie Stern, Holy Ghost!, and Strife (yes, Strife)

Baths, ready to go at the Cake Shop​A panel discussion with some of the best and brightest in music writing, much disappointment, and an ex-straightedge legacy act. What is he talking about?

Tapes 'n Tapes releasing 'Outside' this January

​Outside will be the tumulted Tapes 'n Tapes third full-length record, set for a very early '11 release. It will be their first - not counting their excellent demo CD - completely outside the confines of major-indie label XL (Vampire Weekend, Gil Scott-Heron, Titus Andronicus) and within the picke ... More >>

The Thermals, The Klaxons, Eels, and more

The Boxer Rebellion

Interpol at First Avenue, 8/14/10

​InterpolAugust 14, 2010First AvenueThey looked a little bit different this time, but there was no mistaking it: Interpol are still Interpol. After now-former bassist (and by far the most recognizable band member) Carlos D quietly exited stage left this past May, it was a little unclear how that v ... More >>

Keane, Phoenix, the Wainwrights, and more

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Interpol making the trek back to the Twin Cities

​When that U2 tour with Interpol was canceled, the hopes of a multi-million dollar, 360 degree viewing stage and expensive as all hell light show in a football stadium were sufficiently slashed. But hang tight; we're getting one of those artists back in town later this season.

Glitter Ball 3, MPLS.TV Winter Jubilee, and more

An Horse tonight at the 7th Street Entry

An Horse glows, plunders tonight at the Entry.

CD Review: Julian Plenti, "Julian Plenty is... Skyscraper"

The Interpol frontman steps out with a solo debut.

Franz Ferdinand

Cut Copy

Malachi Constant

Interpol: Our Love to Admire