Phil Spector

Davina & the Vagabonds

Girls at First Avenue, 10/1/11

​GirlsOctober 1, 2011First Ave, MinneapolisIt was the encore that did it. Christopher Owens walked out on stage by himself, a slender wisp of a man with messy blonde hair and sad, sunken eyes. He slung his Rickenbacker over his shoulder and, eyes squinting, set into a solo rendition of "Jamie Mari ... More >>

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​GirlsOctober 1, 2011First Ave, MinneapolisIt was the encore that did it. Christopher Owens walked out on stage by himself, a slender wisp of a man with messy blonde hair and sad, sunken eyes. He slung his Rickenbacker over his shoulder and, eyes squinting, set into a solo rendition of "Jamie Mari ... More >>

Roma di Luna, Heart, Dosh, and more

​GirlsOctober 1, 2011First Ave, MinneapolisIt was the encore that did it. Christopher Owens walked out on stage by himself, a slender wisp of a man with messy blonde hair and sad, sunken eyes. He slung his Rickenbacker over his shoulder and, eyes squinting, set into a solo rendition of "Jamie Mari ... More >>

Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever

​GirlsOctober 1, 2011First Ave, MinneapolisIt was the encore that did it. Christopher Owens walked out on stage by himself, a slender wisp of a man with messy blonde hair and sad, sunken eyes. He slung his Rickenbacker over his shoulder and, eyes squinting, set into a solo rendition of "Jamie Mari ... More >>

LCD Soundsystem, Deerhunter, and more

​GirlsOctober 1, 2011First Ave, MinneapolisIt was the encore that did it. Christopher Owens walked out on stage by himself, a slender wisp of a man with messy blonde hair and sad, sunken eyes. He slung his Rickenbacker over his shoulder and, eyes squinting, set into a solo rendition of "Jamie Mari ... More >>

Sleigh Bells

​GirlsOctober 1, 2011First Ave, MinneapolisIt was the encore that did it. Christopher Owens walked out on stage by himself, a slender wisp of a man with messy blonde hair and sad, sunken eyes. He slung his Rickenbacker over his shoulder and, eyes squinting, set into a solo rendition of "Jamie Mari ... More >>

Sound Unseen screens flicks on Phil Spector, Feist, Lil' Wayne

Look at What the Light Did Now (Feist)​Music and film are remarkably interlinked on a multitude of levels. For example, music can add a degree of unspoken insight and intensity to a film, while film can dig deeper into the mindset of the artist behind the music. It's a win-win relationship that Mi ... More >>

Sound Unseen announces its 11th season

​The Sound Unseen festival, which celebrates independent films about music, will celebrate its 11th season with a dozen films at three separate locations October 6-10. This season, the festival will show a selection of films at the Southern Theater on the West Bank in addition to hosting events at ... More >>

Lesley Gore

​The Sound Unseen festival, which celebrates independent films about music, will celebrate its 11th season with a dozen films at three separate locations October 6-10. This season, the festival will show a selection of films at the Southern Theater on the West Bank in addition to hosting events at ... More >>

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​The Sound Unseen festival, which celebrates independent films about music, will celebrate its 11th season with a dozen films at three separate locations October 6-10. This season, the festival will show a selection of films at the Southern Theater on the West Bank in addition to hosting events at ... More >>

Raveonettes dazzle First Avenue

The Raveonettes put on an cool, assured display of their signature noise pop at First Avenue Monday night.

Mashups of the Week: "Hook" & La Roux

A La Roux tribute album, "Hook" & "Alice in Wonderland" get mashed & more of the week's best bootlegs.

Phil Spector's latest mugshot revealed

We know it's already a perverted vaudeville, but Spector's most recent mugshot is his most harrowing work yet.

Phil Spector sentenced to 19 years to life

Even after a life of dangerous behavior and a protracted murder trial, the truth is still shocking-- the legendary producer will die in prison.

Camera Obscura

Even after a life of dangerous behavior and a protracted murder trial, the truth is still shocking-- the legendary producer will die in prison.

Gimme News Weekly Wrap-Up: April 10-16

Lily, Bird & Kristofferson hit MPLS, Prince begs for cash, Solid Gold headliners & next week's best new releases.

Phil Spector convicted of 2nd degree murder

World's worst first date finally brought to justice.

Cut Off Your Hands

World's worst first date finally brought to justice.

Ronettes member Estelle Bennett dead

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

Davina & the Vagabonds

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

Headlights

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

The Raveonettes

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

Music A-List

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

Music A-List

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

Concert Highlights for the Week of Aug. 29 - Sept. 4

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

Here are the week's best releases from the pop culture universe

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

The Pipettes doo-wop their way into the Entry

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

Doo-wops and teenie-bops at the Entry

The influential, reclusive back-up singer died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67.

Riot Birds

England's Pipettes revisit the girl-group sounds of the '60s

5/22 Morning Communiqué

England's Pipettes revisit the girl-group sounds of the '60s

Dirty Talk

The Hidden Cameras play church rock, with a naughty twist

Free Will Astrology

The Hidden Cameras play church rock, with a naughty twist

Jersey boy by Sean Howe

The Hidden Cameras play church rock, with a naughty twist

Tetes Noires founder Polly Alexander dead at 47

The Hidden Cameras play church rock, with a naughty twist

Various Artists: Hearing Is Believing: The Jack Nitzsche Story 1962-1979

The Hidden Cameras play church rock, with a naughty twist

Basement Jaxx: The Singles: Special Edition

The Hidden Cameras play church rock, with a naughty twist

Enter Sandman

Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson leaves the California shore to journey into a darker state of mind

California Dreamin'

For the Thrills, all is not quiet on the western front

The Raveonettes: Whip It On

For the Thrills, all is not quiet on the western front

Doctor Feelgood

For the Thrills, all is not quiet on the western front

Circulatory System: Circulatory System

For the Thrills, all is not quiet on the western front

Head Over Heels

For the Thrills, all is not quiet on the western front

Ninian's Wake

Sonic adventurer John Crozier follows 40 years of pop's past into an ingeniously messy future

Marah: Let's Cut the Crap and Hook Up Later On Tonight

Sonic adventurer John Crozier follows 40 years of pop's past into an ingeniously messy future

Mill City Music Festival Highlights

Sonic adventurer John Crozier follows 40 years of pop's past into an ingeniously messy future

Lee "Scratch" Perry

Sonic adventurer John Crozier follows 40 years of pop's past into an ingeniously messy future

Love Thang

The Cutest Band in America?: Boston's Papas Fritas

Techno-shams

The Cutest Band in America?: Boston's Papas Fritas