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Macalester radio station dedicates mix to Phantom Vibration's Henry Mackaman

There are all sorts of reasons to pick up the mixtape compiled by WMCN 91.7 FM, Macalester's college radio station. First of all, it's a well-curated snapshot of indie rock acts performing regularly and powerfully around town. Among them are Mac-tied groups Carroll (above) and Bad Bad Hats, who hav ... More >>

Nallo: We've been turning into a kraut rock band

It's mid-afternoon as the members of Nallo (prounounced Nah-low) stand huddled in their practice space in the basement of guitarist Ronnie Lee's house. The sun sneaks through a window in the upper corner of the room, which is mostly dark save for a single light bulb overhead. The band are busy hashi ... More >>

Mike Wallace turned down more money from Vikings because of Minnesota weather

The Vikings made a big splash by signing free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings away from the Packers earlier this month, but it turns out that wouldn't have happened had Mike Wallace not hated Minnesota weather so much.SEE ALSO: Vikings give Jerome Simpson $500,000 raise for being absolutely terrib ... More >>

Daunte Culpepper faces foreclosure 10 years after signing $102 million contract with Vikings

Daunte Culpepper has joined Latrell Sprewell and Bryant McKinnie in the club of former Minnesota professional athletes who really could've used better financial advice.FROM 2010: Daunte Culpepper redux: He's huge in Sacramento! Ten years removed from signing a 10-year, $102 million contract, Culpepp ... More >>

Total Trash tape release at 7th Street Entry, 3/14/13

Total Trash Tape Release/Tour Kickoff with Brain Tumors, The Miami Dolphins and Ugly Motors 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis Thursday, March 14, 2013A sign was created somewhere in the midst of the promotional blitz for Total Trash's tape release. It included the slogan "TAKE BACK THE ENTRY FOR THE PUN ... More >>

Total Trash: Getting pushed around is a sensory experience

The name Total Trash breeds expectations that band's output will be loud, gnarly, and ugly. Verily, these Minneapolis punks scream and thrash their way through 60-second train-wrecks about slutty girls and blowjobs. It's not music for the squeamish -- and that's meant as a compliment."I really like ... More >>

The best Twin Cities concerts this week : 3/13-3/19

A good chunk of the Minneapolis music scene has gallivanted away to South By Southwest in Austin, Texas, but that doesn't stop the music! Total Trash release their latest cassette tape in the 7th Street Entry Thursday. Friday, Davina & the Vagabonds swank up Patrick's Cabaret while Chanhassen Di ... More >>

The best Twin Cities concerts this week: 3/6-3/12

With Spring approaching, forget the snow for a second, Minneapolis is selling out shows left and right. Wednesday night, sisters Tegan and Sara are welcomed to Minneapolis by a sold-out First Ave mainroom. Muse hits the Target Center Thursday and Imagine Dragons sells out the Varsity on Friday. Satu ... More >>

Vikings rumored to be changing uniforms; more than 60 percent in favor [POLL RESULTS]

ESPN thinks the Vikings' current uniform design is one of the ugliest in all of professional sports, and we'd have to agree. How is the current random-stripes-everywhere too-busy look in any way an improvement over the classic threads the Purple donned through 2005?SEE ALSO:-- Paul Charchian's "I'm ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Grouplove, Mason Jennings, The End of The World

If you are reading this, congratulations! You have survived the apocalypse!  Now you can celebrate your life by checking out some local music. There are various End of the World parties happening at First Avenue, 331 Club, Triple Rock, The Amsterdam, Cause and more. Saturday, life goes on. ... More >>

Best music-affiliated Twin Cities bartenders 2012

When you attend as many shows as the Gimme Noise folks do, you get to know your bartenders. Quite often, the person you see behind the bar is also a familiar face behind the bass, the guitar or drum kit. Among numerous musician and music-affiliated bartenders in this music city, here are a few I see ... More >>

Sic Alps scrubbed the noise, but still want to freak you out at the Turf Club tonight

By Ian S. Port"I'm kind of like Ron Swanson -- I fucking hate paperwork."Mike Donovan, figurehead of San Francisco rock band Sic Alps, is grinning in the kitchen of his ground-floor apartment, explaining what he likes about driving a cab for a living. Along with the fact that Donovan usually works o ... More >>

Local Frames: New videos from Bon Iver, P.O.S., Craig Finn, the Blind Shake, and more

See Also: Local Frames: New videos from the Hood Internet, the Pines, Grimes, and more Local Frames: New videos from Poliça, Paper Tiger, Sleep Study, and more Local Frames: New videos from Now, Now, Howler, Bloodnstuff, Astronautalis, and more As the Twin Cities music scene grows, more and more ... More >>

Zubaz Unleashed!

The rise, fall, and imminent rebirth of the zebra-striped wonderpants

Oscar parties, vegan chili, Rock the Cradle: Freeloader Friday

​ Even if you have no money, there's always something fun and free to do around town on the weekends. This installment of Freeloader Friday features a slew of CD-release concerts, a rockin' party for toddlers, a chili cook-off for vegans, and an awesome Oscar party at Brit's. Come take a look at o ... More >>

The Hexagon Bar hosting a hex of a weekend of local music

The NPC's will probably be happier to see you at the Hex than they were for this photo.​Hark! The weekend approaches, and with it a marathon of exceptional free shows at the Hexagon, tailored to lovers of straight-from-the-basement rock and the musky charm of Seward's definitive club. Three nigh ... More >>

Buildings: "Loud junk is what we love to play;" at Cause tonight

​The upcoming release from Buildings, Melt, Cry, Sleep, is a jarring and powerful album, built around aggression and volume. The time in between this one and the avant punk act's 2008's Braille Animal saw the band maturing -- vocalist/guitarist Brian Lake temporarily relocated to Chicago, and the ... More >>

Rick Spielman named Vikings GM

​Following a disastrous 3-13 season that prompted calls for a power shake-up, Rick Spielman is now the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings.The move essentially represents a promotion of Spielman from Vice President of Player Personnel -- a position he has held since May 2006 -- to the undispu ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: They Might Be Giants, Lydia, Dessa, LIGHTS

Every show this weekend is Halloween-themed...​ make sure you have a costume ready.

Meet the Minnesota Vikings All-Arrested team

​By Andy Mannix and Mike Mullen This week began with a bit of news that finally gives cause to celebrate the Minnesota Vikings: Since 2000, the Vikings are leading all other NFL teams in arrests. This was too good to be ignored, or judged on its face. So City Pages has gone deeper, investigating ... More >>

Picked to Click 2011: Complete list of ranking bands

​While we only have space to feature the top 10 finalists in our Picked to Click issue (or 13, this year, because of several ties), we think it's important to publish the complete list of ranking bands so you can see how the points were awarded all the way down the line. And just for added nerdlin ... More >>

Picked to Click 2011: The ballots

​​As is the yearly tradition, we're publishing the ballots of all 115 of our Picked to Click voters for your perusal. Check out all of this year's contributors below, and thanks to all the writers, photographers, label owners, club bookers, DJs, and local music experts for weighing in on th ... More >>

10 of the greatest names in sports

What's your favorite name in sports?

Metrodome ranked worst NFL stadium by Yahoo

The Metrodome, looking rough.​Talk about getting kicked when you're down -- or maybe deflated: The Metrodome has been ranked as the worst stadium in the National Football League. And to make matters worse, the cheeseheads get to gloat, because Lambeau Field took top honors in the same survey ... More >>

Vikings go 0-2 and now they want to save the planet

Forget that 0-2 record and plant a tree.​We're all in favor of the Vikings doing their part to save the environment. Helping our big blue ball spin clean is important work. But speaking of balls, we're wondering if maybe they could move a few more over the goal line before they start bragging ... More >>

Don't flip if Vikings are less than saintly in New Orleans

Enjoy the opener, but don't buy the hype.

Minnesota Vikings dropping in value

Will the Purple head West to some fancy new digs?​There's another warning sign that we'd better figure out a way to keep the Vikings in Minnesota. The value of the team has dropped 7 percent compared to last year in a new survey of NFL franchises. The sobering news comes via Forbes magazine's ... More >>

Daunte Culpepper redux: He's huge in Sacramento!

Best Mountain Lion QB ever​There's a weird Vikings reunion going on west of the Sierra Nevada: Quarterback Daunte Culpepper has just signed a deal to play football under the eye of coach Dennis Green -- for the Sacramento Mountain Lions, a UFL franchise. The first time time those two paired u ... More >>

Vikings voodoo: Minnesota vs. New Orleans NFC Championship preview

The Viking ship sails down the Mighty Miss with the compass set on the team's first Super Bowl appearance since 1976.

When the Vikings' Berrian tweets, the NY Times listens

When players tweet from meetings, the suits get mad.

T-Jack a wildcard for Wildcat

Tarvaris Jackson (seriously) could be an effective option if used in the NFL's en vogue offensive set.

The Unlikely Story of Gus Frerotte

Welcome Back, Daunte: Eric Refsland blogs the Vikings

Trick Play

NFL greats shake off the rust in All-Pro Football

7/20 Morning Communiqué

5/8 Morning Communiqué

The Inaugural "Buck the Idiot" Tip Sheet

Bird Hunting

Having plucked Cardinals, the Vikes go gunning for Falcons

Nobody's Perfect

With the Broncos' loss, the Vikings shed the aura of the underdog