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MSPIFF 2012: Reviews

Headshot, Unforgivable, Natural Selection, and more

Madonna's 2012 world tour hits St. Paul in November

​There was absolutely zero chance that Madonna wasn't going to capitalize on her Super Bowl appearance this past weekend. Although it's unlikely that Madge will be able to pack M.I.A. (and her itchy middle finger), Nicki Minaj, and Cee Lo Green in her suitcase for this May-November excursion aroun ... More >>

SXSW announces first 2012 showcasing bands, including Minneapolitans Howler

​Oh lordy. It isn't time to think about SXSW already, is it? It seem like all that long ago that Minneapolis bands were swarming the streets of Austin, Texas in search of free beer and food trucks, and when Gimme Noise threw our first-ever Minnesota music showcase with First Avenue.But according t ... More >>

Singer-songwriter Kevin Steinman checks in from Norway to talk about the aftermath of the Oslo tragedy

​Minneapolis singer-songwriter Kevin Steinman is abroad in Norway right now visiting family with his wife Ina. As the horrific Oslo attacks were taking place, Steinman was an hour away from the city, watching and waiting for the news as it all happened. We spoke to Kevin via email about his ex ... More >>

LCD Soundsystem tickets finally on sale next week

​Exactly a month after announcing that LCD Soundsystem would play the Roy Wilkins Audiorium this fall, the venue has finally released details about the ticket price and sale date. The LCD Soundsystem show, which features openers Hot Chip, will take place on Saturday, October 23, and tickets will g ... More >>

LCD Soundsystem announce St. Paul date

​National music blog Consequence of Sound is reporting that LCD Soundsystem will hit the road this fall for tour of Australia, the US, and the UK with Sleigh Bells and Hot Chip. The dance-tastic indie band, led by James Murphy, will come through St. Paul on October 23 to play Roy Wilkins Auditoriu ... More >>

Chick Corea & Gary Burton

​National music blog Consequence of Sound is reporting that LCD Soundsystem will hit the road this fall for tour of Australia, the US, and the UK with Sleigh Bells and Hot Chip. The dance-tastic indie band, led by James Murphy, will come through St. Paul on October 23 to play Roy Wilkins Auditoriu ... More >>

Loud & Rich, Dark Dark Dark, and more

​National music blog Consequence of Sound is reporting that LCD Soundsystem will hit the road this fall for tour of Australia, the US, and the UK with Sleigh Bells and Hot Chip. The dance-tastic indie band, led by James Murphy, will come through St. Paul on October 23 to play Roy Wilkins Auditoriu ... More >>

August 21, 2009: Chester French & Eyedea

Chester French & Eyedea and Abilities.

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.

P.O.S. heads to Europe

After a long Spring tour, P.O.S. hops across the Atlantic to tour his outstanding new disc, "Never Better."

Bon Iver announces summer tour dates

The reflective woodsman will be sharing stage duties with... uh... the Indigo Girls, apparently.

MSPIFF: Reviews of the rest

Il Divo glitters among duller bulbs like The Girl From Monaco, Just Another Love Story

Death Cab, Kool Keith, G.Love, and more

Il Divo glitters among duller bulbs like The Girl From Monaco, Just Another Love Story

Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3

Il Divo glitters among duller bulbs like The Girl From Monaco, Just Another Love Story

Graywolf Press is lone wolf in book publishing

The publisher is a thousand miles from NYC but remains one of the best

Trio Mediaeval

The publisher is a thousand miles from NYC but remains one of the best

Turbonegro: Retox

The publisher is a thousand miles from NYC but remains one of the best

Up All Night

Thirty movies. Nine days. A cultural odyssey.

Joel is not there

Thirty movies. Nine days. A cultural odyssey.

The Ghost Writer

Why does Philip Roth's latest novel read like Arthur Miller?

Fra Lippo Lippi: The Early Years and The Best of Fra Lippo Lippi

Why does Philip Roth's latest novel read like Arthur Miller?

Morning Glory

Dancing till the break of dawn with Röyksopp's 'Melody A.M.'

Getting Kinky

Dave Davies chats about alien invasion and spiritual healing

Jay Gilligan's First Law

A body at rest becomes art in motion

Do That to Me One More Time

Once is never enough: Try another tryst with world cinema in week two of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival

Reel Two

The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival spins into its second week

Mpls./St. Paul Film Fest Roundup

The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival spins into its second week

Peace on Earth?

Thanks to Clinton's foreign policy, 1998 could be the year of living dangerously for much of the world.

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.