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Justin Timberlake reveals The 20/20 Experience World Tour dates

J.T. fans rejoice! The former Mouseketeer and frosty-tipped 'N Sync heartthrob will be coming to the Land of 10,000 Lakes on his just-announced The 20/20 Experience world tour. See also: Justin Timberlake beatboxes with Brother Ali Prince & Bon Iver visit Blue Ivy Carter on Saturday Night Live

Cold War Kids' Nathan Willett: We're not Radiohead. We're not going to make a record every three years of 11 perfect songs.

Cold War Kids broke onto the national music scene in a major way with their rousing 2006 debut full-length, Robbers & Cowards, and have spent the better part of their career trying to not only live up to those lofty standards, but to build on it. And while 2011's Mine Is Yours was somewhat of an ... More >>

Usonia refresh their sound and spirits

Switching to synth-laden melodies, the Minneapolis band release their sophomore album

Local Frames: New videos from Bob Mould, Atmosphere, The Color Pharmacy, and more

As the Twin Cities music scene grows, more and more artists are creating music that demands our attention. Combine the music with talented filmmakers locally and beyond, and you have a fruitful mix of distinct skills that generates more locally connected music videos than ever before. While it's im ... More >>

STNNNG's Nate Nelson revisits his basement show past

By Kyle ImesThere has always been an underground music scene in the Twin Cities in some capacity, but it's easy to overlook. Before Facebook and MySpace, finding the basement, loft, or re-purposed public space was largely word-of-mouth. Thanks to a friend's older brother, I was allowed to tag along ... More >>

White Light Riot on why the band is breaking up

See Also:White Light Riot ready to rebound after record label dispute"Bands are a very fragile, very ethereal thing. Almost like if you look at them too hard, they disappear," said the Cars' guitarist Elliot Easton in an interview with City Pages.  Such is the case for Minneapolis band White L ... More >>

Slipknot launches Knotfest two-day festival in August

With enough summer music festivals already devoted to tossing as many genres at the stage as possible to see what sticks with the ticket-buying public, it's refreshing to hear details about Iowa masked metal kings Slipknot's new music fete. It's undeniably over-the-top, and shouldn't it be?On August ... More >>

Minneapolis music scene named second-best in the U.S.

​The helpful folks at Livability.com have chosen "Top 10 Cities With the Best Music Scenes Outside of Nashville NYC and LA," and trusty Minneapolis came in second. It does not seem as if Howler's Jordan Gatesmith or people who went to Jane's Addiction at the Brick were polled for this, but it's st ... More >>

Craig Finn's debut solo album 'Clear Heart Full Eyes' is streaming in advance of its release date

​Thankfully, Clear Heart Full Eyes, the debut solo album from the Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn, doesn't signify a fracture between him and his regular bandmates. It just represents a temporary musical diversion for Finn from the wild, late-night hi-jinks that are prominently featured in his ... More >>

Plans progressing for high-speed rail to Chicago

​Imagine hopping on a train in downtown Minneapolis and getting off less than six hours later in the heart of Chicago, with a stop in Milwaukee in between. Sound farfetched? Right now, it might, but the Minnesota Department of Transportation is moving ahead with plans for a 400-mile, high-speed ra ... More >>

Twin Cities 15th "most romantic" city, says Alice.com

​Apparently we north-country hipsters are middle of the pack when it comes to romance.That's because Alice.com pegged the Twin Cities as the 15th "most romantic" city in a recently published study.

Northfield Target employee to deliver "Save Thanksgiving" petition to CEO Gregg Steinhafel

Target: no sight for tired worker's eyes.​The rage has come home to roost. On Monday afternoon, Seth Coleman,  a seasonal Target employee in Northfield, will deliver a hard copy version of the "Save Thanksgiving" petition to the retailer's headquarters on Nicollet Mall. "My choice is stay ... More >>

George Clooney in The Descendants

Is this the feel-good comedy of the year?

Target employees petition retailer to "save Thanksgiving"

This is not the super Thanksgiving employees had in mind.​Target is facing a backlash from its own employees as the clock ticks down to the craziest shopping day of the year: Black Friday. In the escalating arms race to get as many crazed shoppers in the door as possible, Target announced it wou ... More >>

Sioux Falls label Init Records planning festival

​Steven Williams is a longtime supporter of local music. In 2001, he started the Mankato-based Init Records to release The Vidablue (later Ten Grand). In the ten years since, the label has relocated to Sioux Falls and has issued a total of 74 releases. While he doesn't play in any bands him ... More >>

Impaler's Bill Lindsey talks about the band's recent tour and their return to the 7th St. Entry

Photos courtesy of Impaler​It's been some time since we last heard from Twin Cities shock rockers Impaler. Since we last met up, the band has been working on all cylinders, playing gigs around town with some well known legendary metal bands like Faster Pussycat and Paul Di'anno. They've also b ... More >>

Lucky Bucket and Millstream beers arrive in Minnesota

Lucky Bucket Brewery launches this weekend in Minnesota.​Somehow the word has gotten out that Minnesotans love to drink beer. The list of out-of-state breweries starting distribution here just keeps expanding. In the last two months alone we've welcomed Stone Brewing Co., Brooklyn Brewery, and ... More >>

The Faint at First Avenue, 07/21/10

Photos by Tony Nelson​The FaintJuly 21, 2010First AvenueWith everything that the Faint brought with them on stage Wednesday night at First Avenue, it's possible that the crowd would've been entertained even if the band never played a note. There were seven aliens/mannequins strategically placed ... More >>

Minneapolis ranks No. 1 for cheap housing

We love our place on lists, and a new one just out today ranks Minneapolis Number 1 for good housing prices.

Vampire Hands and Daughters of the Sun announce 7-inch and spring tour

Photo by Nikki Miller​Two popular local psych rock bands, Vampire Hands and Daughters of the Sun, are preparing to leave on a massive month and a half tour of the US. The two bands are also getting ready to release a split 7-inch (preview the first track on the Modern Radio site), which will drop ... More >>

DJ ESP's 'Bassgasm' party to feature Derrick Carter, Dieselboy & more

A special show announcement: DJ ESP is turning First Avenue into a big black hole of bass.

Comedy Corner Underground squashed by police who want no funny business

Benny Quash, Bob Edwards, and Marck Dickhut become outlaws of comedy

Yo La Tengo headed to First Avenue this October

Wear your nice shoes to this show. They're going to get a lot of attention.

Readers respond to "Guantánamo's Final Days"

Weekend checklist: P.O.S., Dillinger 4 and Muja Messiah

February 27-March 1.

Estelle, Dillinger Four, and more

Josh Grier of Tapes 'n Tapes takes a moment to catch us up on life on the road

Their latest tour is pointing them homeward bound

The Songs We Can't Escape

It's easy to get rich here

Music A-List

Breakfast of Champions: 12/21

Alt-Weeklies Provide Web Links to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Home Address

Action Taken in Solidarity with Phoenix New Times

Patricia Hampl

Local Hold'em players descend on Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker

Zimmermann plans "Last Supper;" hopes to serve time in Yankton near his brother

No Payne, No Gain?

A celebrated auteur's sideways glance meets a rare hard look

43 speaks

A New Low

Hard times hit the Duluth scene

Single Malt: Innumerable Bottles

The rarest single malt scotches in all the world can be found in Minnesota, if you only know where to look

Notes of a Dirty Young Extra

Love is a hot dog from Hell on the race track set of the new Bukowski film

Kid Rock

The life of a record-label owning, guitar-playing, writing, radio hosting...

City of Sideshows

Amid all the carnival barking of the fringe, we tell you which tent shows deserve your ten bucks

Who Wants to be a Senator?

Forget free trade with China, privatizing Social Security, and that pesky debate about campaign-finance reform. Here’s everything you really need to know about that gaggle of Minnesotans who are vying for a six-year stint in Washington.

Great American Novel

Minnesota's own Dr. Demento talks about corporate radio, the Meat Puppets, and 30 years of weird records

Where Others Fear To Tread

V.J. Smith traded his gun for a Bible a decade ago. Now he runs the night watch on Central's troubled streets. The payoff? Amazing grace and a good night's sleep.

Place: Everyday People Clothing Exchange

The Last Picture Show

Movie theaters used to have majestic screens, rocking chairs, and real butter. Some still do.

Suicide Squeeze

The Living Dead of the Night

The Living Dead of the Night

Being a collection of notes on the art and science of sleeplessness, with a helpful sidebar on the commercial attractions of the night.

Powellmania

The general and his suitors