Joan Jett

Joan Jett, Heart to headline show at Mystic Lake

In a dream lineup for lovers of badass women-fronted groups of the late '70s, Heart and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts plan to headline Mystic Lake Casino this summer. The former Runaways renegade paired with the famous pair of sisters is a genius double-bill and shows at the casino's Ampitheater are ... More >>

Gastro Non Grata: Pre Earth Day Confection Carousel

In a dream lineup for lovers of badass women-fronted groups of the late '70s, Heart and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts plan to headline Mystic Lake Casino this summer. The former Runaways renegade paired with the famous pair of sisters is a genius double-bill and shows at the casino's Ampitheater are ... More >>

The Kitten Covers meme is really hitting its stride

​On the heels of the Album Tacos fad comes our favorite internet meme of late, the Kitten Covers, which probably doesn't need much explanation beyond KITTENS! ON THE INTERNET, OF ALL PLACES!Unlike the taco meme, the operators of the Kitten Covers Tumblr manage to photoshop their subjects into the ... More >>

The 4onthefloor, Those Darlins

​On the heels of the Album Tacos fad comes our favorite internet meme of late, the Kitten Covers, which probably doesn't need much explanation beyond KITTENS! ON THE INTERNET, OF ALL PLACES!Unlike the taco meme, the operators of the Kitten Covers Tumblr manage to photoshop their subjects into the ... More >>

Janelle Monae, Matt & Kim, and more

​On the heels of the Album Tacos fad comes our favorite internet meme of late, the Kitten Covers, which probably doesn't need much explanation beyond KITTENS! ON THE INTERNET, OF ALL PLACES!Unlike the taco meme, the operators of the Kitten Covers Tumblr manage to photoshop their subjects into the ... More >>

Those Darlins

​On the heels of the Album Tacos fad comes our favorite internet meme of late, the Kitten Covers, which probably doesn't need much explanation beyond KITTENS! ON THE INTERNET, OF ALL PLACES!Unlike the taco meme, the operators of the Kitten Covers Tumblr manage to photoshop their subjects into the ... More >>

The Runaways starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning

Movie is at its best when working out contradictions

Women with Vision: Film Highlight

Movie is at its best when working out contradictions

Joan Jett, Cyndi Lauper, and Debbie Harry become Barbie Dolls

We don't know if this makes Barbie cooler or Cyndi Lauper lamer.

Mashups of the Week: Daft Punk & classic rock

New mashups including Daft Punk vs. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Deep Purple vs. Usher, the Doobies vs. Air France and more!

Sick of Sarah

New mashups including Daft Punk vs. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Deep Purple vs. Usher, the Doobies vs. Air France and more!

Twilight star to play Joan Jett in upcoming biopic

Vampire cliches be damned-- this is going to suck.

Strut & Shock won't fix your car: an interview

Freaks and Geeks

The No-No's are breaking out of the punk clichés and making waves on their own terms

Sick of Sarah

The No-No's are breaking out of the punk clichés and making waves on their own terms

The Air Guitar Championships: invisible instruments, real rock

The essence of airness is captured at the Minneapolis regional

Over the Weekend: May 2-4, 2008

The essence of airness is captured at the Minneapolis regional

Shakespeare Gets Punked

What would happen if Patti Smith gave birth to Hamlet? Something like 'God Save Gertrude'

Amy Jo 5 Year Poster Retrospective

What would happen if Patti Smith gave birth to Hamlet? Something like 'God Save Gertrude'

Poised

The Women of Sick of Sarah Stand Ready to Confront the Music Machine

This Is for the Alkies!

MC/VL and Scream Party uncover connection between C₂H₆0 and rocking the party. Also: Dan Wilson sings a ballad

10/23 Morning Communiqué

MC/VL and Scream Party uncover connection between C₂H₆0 and rocking the party. Also: Dan Wilson sings a ballad

City Planner: Monday 10/23

MC/VL and Scream Party uncover connection between C₂H₆0 and rocking the party. Also: Dan Wilson sings a ballad

R.I.P. Runaways drummer Sandy West

MC/VL and Scream Party uncover connection between C₂H₆0 and rocking the party. Also: Dan Wilson sings a ballad

The Whine of Western Civilization

Seasoned professionals try to kick-flip the sleepy pop-punk revolution

Leftover links

Seasoned professionals try to kick-flip the sleepy pop-punk revolution

Flatlander: Q & A with Joe Ely

Seasoned professionals try to kick-flip the sleepy pop-punk revolution

Dazed and Confused at South by Southwest

Why didn't anyone warn me that the lobsters in Austin have boobs?

Strangers in the Night

A guy walks into a bar...

Celebrity, Skinned

America's sweetheart Courtney Love: Dead at 40?

Fox News

How wigs, karaoke, and Fargo birthed So Fox

Kills or be Killed

A brooding duo slays the new skinny-tie crowd

Geek Chic

Reverb rockers Jonas embrace the joys of wonkery

The Impossible Scream

Katastrophy Wife Unleashes a Wail to Do Edvard Munch Proud

Tramps Like Us

Born to shun polite society, the Menstrual Tramps treat punk like a fishnet-stocking and pogo-dancing party

Tigre Beat

In the post riot-grrrl sweepstakes, the Donnas lust for control, while Le Tigre looks for liberation

Cub Koda & the Points: Noise Monkeys

In the post riot-grrrl sweepstakes, the Donnas lust for control, while Le Tigre looks for liberation

Le Tigre: Le Tigre

In the post riot-grrrl sweepstakes, the Donnas lust for control, while Le Tigre looks for liberation

Adam's Ribfest

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

School's Out Forever

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

Dancing Temps, Moaning Jetts, and Savage Love

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

Kids

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

July Snippets from Out and About

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

Sweet 75

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

IRON RAIDIN'

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

Sex Monster

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

A GOOD BLOWFISH IS HARD TO FIND

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

Record Roundup

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

Record Roundup

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy

Home Alive in MN

Taunting Lilith sisters and Warped brothers, L7 come back heavy, indie, and Happy