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John Hughes

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    Five best early 2012 iTunes free MP3s

    ​iTunes' miserly propensity to give away a pittance of free mp3s by new and emerging artists is a sort of open secret, a veritable whisper in the blogosphere's never-settling echo chamber of mp3s and streams and tour-date listings. It'd be nice to be able to tell you that everything Apple has dole ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    K. Flay on John Hughes, leaving Stanford, & Valentine's Day wishes

    With hip-hop hitting a dull period, experimentation is full speed ahead. Many rappers, DJs and producers are testing new sounds and styles to push through the boredom of rapping a few lines and singing an R&B hook. Kristine Flaherty or K. Flay is at the head of the pack. By mashing the high Bay ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 18, 2012

    Blue Sky Blackout

    With hip-hop hitting a dull period, experimentation is full speed ahead. Many rappers, DJs and producers are testing new sounds and styles to push through the boredom of rapping a few lines and singing an R&B hook. Kristine Flaherty or K. Flay is at the head of the pack. By mashing the high Bay ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    The Psychedelic Furs and Tom Tom Club at First Avenue, 09/08/11

    Photos by Dave Eckblad​The Psychedelic Furs and Tom Tom ClubSeptember 9, 2011First AvenueLegendary UK post-punk stalwarts the Psychedelic Furs rolled into First Avenue on Thursday night intent on showing their aging but dedicated fans a good time, as well as proving that there isn't any dust fo ... More >>

  • Music

    September 7, 2011

    Critics' Picks: Blink 182, Psychedelic Furs, and more

    Photos by Dave Eckblad​The Psychedelic Furs and Tom Tom ClubSeptember 9, 2011First AvenueLegendary UK post-punk stalwarts the Psychedelic Furs rolled into First Avenue on Thursday night intent on showing their aging but dedicated fans a good time, as well as proving that there isn't any dust fo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 7, 2011

    Psychedelic Furs, Tom Tom Club

    Photos by Dave Eckblad​The Psychedelic Furs and Tom Tom ClubSeptember 9, 2011First AvenueLegendary UK post-punk stalwarts the Psychedelic Furs rolled into First Avenue on Thursday night intent on showing their aging but dedicated fans a good time, as well as proving that there isn't any dust fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Blue Sky Blackout release 'John Hughes' EP tonight at Cause

    Photos courtesy Christian Erickson​The inside of the Zeus Jones office in Uptown is a sleek, ultramodern-looking space. Its marble walls and high ceilings show off treated wood and aged brick that contrast smartly with the dark, shining floor below. A long table stretches the length of the main ro ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 16, 2011

    Blue Sky Blackout (CD-release)

    Photos courtesy Christian Erickson​The inside of the Zeus Jones office in Uptown is a sleek, ultramodern-looking space. Its marble walls and high ceilings show off treated wood and aged brick that contrast smartly with the dark, shining floor below. A long table stretches the length of the main ro ... More >>

  • Music

    February 16, 2011

    Critics' Picks: Sims, Blue Sky Blackout, Old 97's, and more

    Photos courtesy Christian Erickson​The inside of the Zeus Jones office in Uptown is a sleek, ultramodern-looking space. Its marble walls and high ceilings show off treated wood and aged brick that contrast smartly with the dark, shining floor below. A long table stretches the length of the main ro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    Os Mutantes, Ariel Pink at the Cedar, 11/20/10

    Photos by Nikki MillerOs Mutantes​Os Mutantes with Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti and Diva Dompe November 20, 2010 Cedar Cultural Center Bands running waaaay behind schedule and the ice storm OF THE CENTURY (er, uh, or of the month) didn't keep a packed house of Os Mutantes fans, Ariel Pink fans, A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    The Suburbs and the Suicide Commandos at First Avenue, 11/19/10

    ​You can't talk about the history of the Minnesota music scene without both The Suburbs and The Suicide Commandos coming up within mere minutes. Bands from here made it big before and after them, but they represent the beginning of Minneapolis's "Golden Age" and Friday night -- the first of a two- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2010

    The Psychedelic Furs define less is more for a sold-out First Avenue

    Photos by Steve Cohen​Saturday night at First Avenue, the Psychedelic Furs put on a show that was almost exactly what should be expected from all shows, which is to say that it was pretty much note-perfect. While there wasn't much talk from the stage, aside from a very polite thank you at the end- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2010

    Weekend Checklist: Off With Their Heads, New Pornographers, Blind Shake, and more

    ​Man-oh-man, what the hell? Did it rain all Bike Walk week? I'm soaked. But remember, big-ass rock and roll sound waves dry you faster than heat--that's science facts, trust me--so dry off and get hot at any number of awesome shows happening this weekend.

  • Music

    June 9, 2010

    Psychedelic Furs, Kaskade, and more

    ​Man-oh-man, what the hell? Did it rain all Bike Walk week? I'm soaked. But remember, big-ass rock and roll sound waves dry you faster than heat--that's science facts, trust me--so dry off and get hot at any number of awesome shows happening this weekend.

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    The Psychedelic Furs

    ​Man-oh-man, what the hell? Did it rain all Bike Walk week? I'm soaked. But remember, big-ass rock and roll sound waves dry you faster than heat--that's science facts, trust me--so dry off and get hot at any number of awesome shows happening this weekend.

  • Movies

    March 24, 2010
  • Articles

    September 16, 2009

    The Songs We Can't Escape

    Craig Robinson, John Cusack star

  • Music

    September 16, 2009

    The Songs We Can't Escape

    Craig Robinson, John Cusack star

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2009

    John Hughes dead at 59

    The director of Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles died of a heart attack this afternoon.

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2009

    Fringe festival conquers city, proclaims benevolence

    We recommend a handful of the many Fringe shows going on throughout the next week.

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2009

    The Wet Spot: Creating the ultimate prom night

    Bad cologne, raging hormones and hope. Time for some prom magic.

  • Movies

    April 1, 2009

    Adventureland is a fast-paced journey through rites of passage

    Superbad director Greg Mottola swiftly cuts to what lies under cliches of youth

  • Music

    August 6, 2008

    The Songs We Can't Escape

    Superbad director Greg Mottola swiftly cuts to what lies under cliches of youth

  • Feature

    January 9, 2008

    A raucous Iowa caucus

    The Wizard of Odds: Iowa begins the road to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul

  • Music

    August 29, 2007

    5ingles

    The Songs We CanÕt Escape

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    July 18, 2007

    Cold War Reheated

    The Songs We CanÕt Escape

  • Movies

    June 20, 2007

    'Knocked Up' Player Hits Homer

    Writer-director Judd Apatow gets personal

  • Restaurants

    September 6, 2006

    Stillwater, Hopping Restaurants

    Two new restaurants prove you don't have to buy a Tiffany lamp or a teddy bear in an apron to enjoy the trip

  • Sports

    July 19, 2006

    Today Is Totally Yesterday

    Is VH1 redefining the spiritual meaning of "now"...or just abusing Tawny Kitaen?

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2005

    Flying Blind

    Is VH1 redefining the spiritual meaning of "now"...or just abusing Tawny Kitaen?

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2005

    I like backpacks and I cannot lie. But I hate your little hoodrat friend.

    Is VH1 redefining the spiritual meaning of "now"...or just abusing Tawny Kitaen?

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2005

    Stop the madness!

    Is VH1 redefining the spiritual meaning of "now"...or just abusing Tawny Kitaen?

  • News

    December 29, 2004

    Artists of the Year

    12 Rods, Jon Stewart, Howard Stern, Quentin Tarantino, Garrison Keillor, MF Doom, Lawrence Lessig, Randi Rhodes...

  • Music

    September 15, 2004

    I Think That Felt Better Than The 38th Take

    After a long delay, a soft landing for local popsters

  • Movies

    March 10, 2004

    Grrrl, Interrupted

    DIY filmmaker Sarah Jacobson was a straight shooter to the end

  • Music

    December 3, 2003

    Not a Girl, Not Yet a Porn Star

    Britney Spears straddles the line between the Madonna and the whore--and we do mean straddles

  • News

    September 25, 2002

    The Beautiful & The Damned

    Media people: I mean you no harm

  • Music

    June 12, 2002

    American Gigolo, and Tangent 2002: Disco Nouveau

    Media people: I mean you no harm

  • Movies

    December 12, 2001

    Cutting Class

    Media people: I mean you no harm

  • Sports

    August 9, 2000

    Young Americans

    A new Fox documentary series captures a true class portrait of a suburban high school

  • Movies

    November 10, 1999

    What a Friend He Has in Jesus

    Kevin Smith's Dogma is a buddy movie by the Book

  • Music

    March 17, 1999

    Fakin' to Be

    Kevin Smith's Dogma is a buddy movie by the Book

  • Music

    September 30, 1998

    Bis: Intendo

    Kevin Smith's Dogma is a buddy movie by the Book

  • Arts

    April 29, 1998

    Real to Reel

    Minnesota filmmaker Wendell Jon Andersson has devoted the better part of his youth to creating his debut feature, With or Without You

  • Movies

    November 27, 1996

    1 Hit, 2 Dogs

    Minnesota filmmaker Wendell Jon Andersson has devoted the better part of his youth to creating his debut feature, With or Without You

  • Arts

    November 6, 1996

    Working for the Man This season, television rediscovers the proletariat.

    Minnesota filmmaker Wendell Jon Andersson has devoted the better part of his youth to creating his debut feature, With or Without You

  • Movies

    July 24, 1996

    Better Living Through Science

    Minnesota filmmaker Wendell Jon Andersson has devoted the better part of his youth to creating his debut feature, With or Without You

  • Art

    June 19, 1996

    Hell Is For Children

    Welcome to the Dollhouse puts an ugly duckling through her paces.

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