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Y.N. Rich Kids debut new videos, "My Bike" and "Khaki Pants"

It's been a long, slow march into springtime here in Minnesota, but all of a sudden it already feels like summer. Why's that, you ask? Because the Y.N. Rich Kids, last year's adolescent hip-hop phenoms behind viral hit "Hot Cheetos & Takis," are back with a long-awaited follow-up, called "My Bik ... More >>

Antibody Wanna Dance: A fundraiser for photographer Erik Hess

Chances are that you've probably never heard of Erik Hess. But if you keep up at all on the local music scene, and especially if you read this blog, then you've no doubt seen his photography before. Hess is one of our nightlife's most vibrant and prolific voices; on any given night, he's likely out ... More >>

Welcome to MN with Atmosphere at First Avenue, 3/5/13

Welcome to MN Tour 2013Atmosphere and Brother Aliwith Get Cryphy, Carnage and HaphduznFirst Avenue Mainroom, MinneapolisTuesday, March 5, 2013 Starting back in 2011, the reigning lords of MN hip-hop decided that 'burbs, exurbs and townships of our fair kingdom were getting left out. While hamlets l ... More >>

Meta stays cool under pressure

After some last-minute production changes, Happy I'm Present 2 is almost ready for release

The Best Love is Free 4 coming in February, artist submissions open now

Released earlier this year, the third installment of The Best Love is Free's annual compilation CD boasted songs from Polica, Astronautalis, MaLLy, Prof, Culture Cry Wolf, and a ton of other representative voices throughout the Twin Cities. Now, TBLIF is gearing up for Volume Four, and there's ano ... More >>

Trouble Andrew on Yelawolf tour, snowboarding, & social media

Trevor "Trouble" Andrew lives a life at 31 most guys would envy at any age: He's a professional snowboarder turned musician who now finds himself on tour with Yelawolf, and he gets to design products for cool lifestyle companies like Native Shoes, Yes and Analog. Oh, and did we mention Andrew's a ... More >>

Atmosphere and more at Day of Dignity, 10/7/12

Day of DignityWith Atmosphere, Stalley, Brother Ali, MaLLy, Sims, Y.N. Rich Kids and moreMasjid An-Nur, MinneapolisSunday, October 7, 2012Day of Dignity returned for its second year with a cross-section of the greater Twin Cities hip hop community, and a combination of both performances and communit ... More >>

Long Doe Records celebrates a decade in the game

See Also:Tony Bones is a different rapper on We Only Live OnceFancy Ray cameos in new Anchormen "Doors" videoA staple of the Minnesota hip-hop scene, Long Doe Records are celebrating ten years as a crew, a label, and a movement this Saturday at the Cabooze. The street rap pioneers have been remarkab ... More >>

DJ Abilities on Summer Set, album with Jel and new mixes

See Also: Summer Set Festival 2012 lineup Prof on Summer Set and his pre-show ritualLegendary Twin Cities turntablist DJ Abilities has been spinning heads with innovations behind the wheels of steel for over a decade. A two time DMC regional champion, as well as one half of Eyedea and Abilities and ... More >>

Sound Perspective exhibit showcases visual artists of the local music scene

Here at Gimme Noise, we are quite fortunate to be able to feature the stunning music photography of many talented artists who regularly augment our reviews and articles with their consistently impressive work. The Future Presence Gallery in Northeast clearly feels the same way, and they have put tog ... More >>

Tony Bones is a different rapper on We Only Live Once

Post-prison, he has changed his life

Carnage's comic-laced "Respect the Name" video debuts, plus an interview with the star

Last week, Carnage the Executioner unveiled the title track from his forthcoming full-length, Respect the Name. The song itself is "ripped straight out of your favorite '60s heist caper," but little did we know that the video accompanying the track has a bit of throwback flair too.In a video premier ... More >>

Soundset 2012 captured in vivid new video

Related:Soundset review, 2012Soundset photos, 2012Soundset 2012 evacuated amid tornado watchThe majesty and the drama of Soundset 2012 gets a reverent treatment in a new video featuring some of the main stages' highlights and a bounty of hip-hop fans. Captured with some high-end equipment this is an ... More >>

Soundset battled extreme weather at Canterbury Park, 5/27/12

By Reed Fischer and Ian TraasSoundsetWith Atmosphere, Lupe Fiasco, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon, Astronautalis, Big K.R.I.T., and moreCanterbury Park Festival Field, ShakopeeSunday, May 27, 2012Related:Soundset 2012 evacuated amid tornado watchSoundset photos 2012Up until about 7:20 p.m., the fift ... More >>

Top 20 best Minnesota rappers: The complete list

Related:Cover Story: How Rhymesayers set up the Soundset FestivalTop 20 best Minnesota musicians: The complete listTop 20 best Minnesota songs: The complete listIn 2012, rap music is as definitive a part of Minnesota lore as the Mall of America -- or anything else Muja Messiah name-checks in "Leech ... More >>

Top 20 best Minnesota rappers: #20-11

Related:How Rhymesayers set up the Soundset FestivalTop 20 best Minnesota musicians: The complete listTop 20 best Minnesota songs: The complete listIn 2012, rap music is as definitive a part of Minnesota lore as the Mall of America -- or anything else Muja Messiah name-checks in "Leech Lake" or Slug ... More >>

Soundset 2012 lineup announced, includes Big K.R.I.T.

​ Officially on its fifth year of making the Twin Cities a legitimate festival destination for hip-hop lovers, Soundset will celebrate a handful of years when it returns to Canterbury on Sunday, May 27.

Atmosphere's Welcome to Minnesota Tour at First Avenue, 2/22/12

Photo by Ryan Siverson​Welcome to Minnesota TourWith Atmosphere, Kill The Vultures, Big Quarters, MaLLy and BK-OneFirst Avenue Mainroom, MinneapolisWednesday, February 22, 2012View a slideshow from the concert here.Last night, Atmosphere brought the second annual Welcome to Minnesota tour to the p ... More >>

Critics' Picks: Atmosphere, Get Cryphy, Souljazz Orchestra, and more

New Year's Eve Checklist: Dawes, MOD SUN, Prof, The 4onthefloor

​Your guide to all the best musical events happening on New Year's Eve.

Prof announces headlining King Gampo tour

​Taking a cue from Atmosphere's quick-selling second annual Welcome to Minnesota tour, onetime Atmosphere tourmate Prof announced today that he will head out on a mostly regional tour next month, hitting four Minnesota stops along the way. Given Prof's wild success over the past year (he easily so ... More >>

Mike Mictlan's Blowout night in the Entry, 12/5/11

Photos by Erik Hess​Mike Mictlan and FriendsDecember 5, 20117th St. Entry, MinneapolisAlong with a new batch of intensely-collaborative rap songs, No Kings came with a determined mantra that truly came to life at last night's Mictlan-curated stint at 7th Street Entry for the 7th Doomtree Blowout. ... 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 >>

Labor Day Weekend concert roundup

Photo by Erik Hess​What a weekend! We kicked summer right outta town this long Labor Day Weekend by attending as many events as we could, from Blondie at Mystic Lake to Weezer, Dr. John, and Maroon 5 at the Great Minnesota Get Together to Minneapolis dance nights Get Cryphy and Too Much Love. As w ... More >>

Critics' Picks: Yelawolf, DeVotchKa, Bright Eyes, and more

Yelawolf at First Avenue: Win free tickets via Facebook

​Yelawolf returns to First Avenue to headline the Mainroom tomorrow night, just five months after playing the same room as an opening act for Wiz Khalifa. "The tatted-up skater with a trailer park twang and a love for his Chevy could easily rely on his dirtbag charm and smooth vocals alone to garn ... More >>

SXSW 2011: Minnesota roll call

​With South by Southwest less than a month away (the music portion kicks off on March 16), we thought it a good time to start compiling our list of Minnesotans making the haul down to Austin, Texas this year.At first glance, it looks like there will be quite a few bands repping our great state -- ... More >>

Get Cryphy 3-Year Anniversary: Get the megamix (DOWNLOAD)

​Back in Minneapolis today from New York City, DJ Jimmy2Times is gearing up for Friday's big 3-year anniversary of Get Cryphy, the rambunctious rap monthly he started with Plain Ole Bill in 2008 (you know it by now). It began in the VIP Room of First Avenue and now needs the Mainroom to house all ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Alpha Consumer, Gay Beast, and more

​Who says January is a slow month for shows in the Twin Cities? This weekend is jam-packed with festivities, from the Current's sold-out sixth birthday party to CD-release shows for Alpha Consumer, Gay Beast, More Than Lights, and Say Like the French Say.Here's a rundown of our best bets for Frida ... More >>

Atmosphere announces 'Welcome to Minnesota' tour

Photo by Dan Monick​Atmosphere is embarking on a hyper-local tour next month for a trek they are billing as the "Welcome to Minnesota" tour. Prof, Los Nativos, and DJ Abilities will be along for the ride on the five-date journey. There's no Twin Cities date on this tour, so metro fans will have to ... More >>

Soundset 2010: What to Watch

P.O.S at Soundset 2009Photo by Denis Jeong Plaster​Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and that means it's time for Soundset 2010 to take over the parking lot of Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Every year, the annual Rhymesayers-sponsored hip-hop festival features a mix of local heroes, classic legends, ... More >>

Record Store Day returns!

​The third annual Record Store Day is quickly approaching! The yearly celebration of our vast nation's stalwart independents arrives this Saturday, bringing to early-rising hands ultra-limited releases from John Lennon to Joy Division, in-store performances everywhere, free food, and a lamentably ... More >>

Get Cryphy celebrates two years of getting buck wild at First Avenue

DJs Jimmy2Times and Plain Ole Bill: "We just like really rowdy party music"

P.O.S. talks touring, tattoos and Minneapolis (interview)

Indie rap's celebrated Rhymesayer talks to Gimme Noise before his homecoming show Saturday at First Avenue.

KRS-One, Shonen Knife, and more

July 14, 2009: Owl City & Moby

Moby announces Myth date, Toki Wright performs for The Current & Dan Wilson sits in on the "Hoot."

iPod Hijack! Doomtree's Top 10 Most Played

Hall & Oates, Lazerbeak? Really?

Gimme News Weekly Wrap-Up: May 15-21

Gay Witch Abortion play on the Miss, Slug and Murs to release new album & next week's best new releases.

May 13, 2009: The Boss & Muzzle of Bees

Summer Music and Movie series announced & Bob Dylan and Sick of Sarah release new music videos.

Picked to Click winners so far: 1991-2008

Twin Cities rap scene offers anonymity through community

Our writer explores local hip hop via five shows in four nights

Breakfast of Champions 5/12: Of Wolves and (Hot) Dogs

KRS-ONE makes miracles happen: Jordan Selbo reviews

Picked to Click winners so far: 1991-2007

Concert Highlights for the Week of May 23 - May 30

Concert Highlights for the Week of May 16 - May 22

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