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Caitlin Rose: I don't know people who are inspired by happy things

Caitlin Rose is funny. She's sharp and blithe with a speaking voice that's as honey-rich and grainy as her singing. When she talks, she's got a solid here's-how-it-is honesty to her tone that comes off more like a weapon than a virtue. Rose's sophomore album, The Stand-In, is a lot like that -- a fl ... More >>

The best concerts in the Twin Cities this week: 2/6-2/12

The second week of February is already underway with some great shows. Didn't get tickets to Lady Gaga? Have no fear. The Amsterdam will be hosting a Born this Way After Party with Lady Starlight and the Dirty Pearls. The silky voiced Cody ChesnuTT makes an appearance at the Triple Rock Th ... More >>

OMD co-founder Paul Humphreys reflects on the band's resurgance

​Very few bands are capable of putting out quality content years into their careers. For many artists, a new release can leave the fan base longing for past glories. From 1978 to 1989, the duo of Paul Humphreys and Andy McCluskey, with long-time support players Malcolm Holmes and Martin Cooper, ha ... More >>

Artists of the Year

We identify the most interesting, influential and inimitable artists of 2007.

Complicated Dread: the Mikey Dread interview

Desmond Dekker Came First

Calling All Mathletes

Meet the Doctor who makes house calls five billion years in the future

Picked to Click XII

Hail the Conquering Heroes: Polls and Praise for This Year's Best New Artists

Lost In Space

How can you sample the Statue of Liberty? What is Wile E. Coyote standing on when he runs off a cliff? Solving the riddles of the universe with digital artist Paul Higham

Bleep! Doink! @#$%?!

Squarepusher and Autechre make techno with teeth