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March 2, 2012
The Small Cities stream With Fire; release it at Amsterdam
The infectious rock stylings of the Small Cities get highlighted this weekend as the band releases a breakthrough of a new album, With Fire. Rob van Alstyne did an in-person interview with the guys recently, and whether or not there was giggling involved, there was plenty to tell. Read the story ... More >>
Music
January 11, 2012
Critics' Picks: Charlie Parr, Friends Like These, Dom, and more
The infectious rock stylings of the Small Cities get highlighted this weekend as the band releases a breakthrough of a new album, With Fire. Rob van Alstyne did an in-person interview with the guys recently, and whether or not there was giggling involved, there was plenty to tell. Read the story ... More >>
Music
December 14, 2011
Critics' Picks: Robin and Linda Williams, Valet, and more
The infectious rock stylings of the Small Cities get highlighted this weekend as the band releases a breakthrough of a new album, With Fire. Rob van Alstyne did an in-person interview with the guys recently, and whether or not there was giggling involved, there was plenty to tell. Read the story ... More >>
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October 18, 2011
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 >>
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September 28, 2011
Megafaun's evolution examined in this week's City Pages
The three musicians of Megafaun hardly need an introduction around these parts. In addition to being familiar faces in the live formation of Gayngs, brothers Phil and Brad Cook and Joe Westerlund have a long history with fellow Eau Claire native Justin Vernon, having formed Megafaun immediately f ... More >>
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September 7, 2011
This week in the City Pages print edition 9/7/11
This week's print edition of City Pages is currently being delivered to hundreds of stands around the Twin Cities. Here are some of the pulse-pounding stories you will find inside:On the Cover: Andy Mannix brings us some investigative food reporting and a fascinating character portrait of a local ... More >>
Blogs
August 3, 2011
Ghost in the Water featured in this week's City Pages
Photo courtesy of Ghost in the WaterHusband-and-wife duo Nathan and Mandy Tensen-Woolery have been on the scene for quite some time; you may recognize them from their work in the jangly, brooding rock band Fitzgerald. Recently, the duo have abandoned the guitars and xylophones for a synth-pop ... More >>
Blogs
June 8, 2011
Okkervil River's Will Sheff talks about living in St. Paul and attending Macalester
Photo by Alexandra ValentiOkkervil River is a big name in the indie rock sphere, and the Austin, Texas-based band has been written up by everyone from Pitchfork to the New York Times during their nearly decade-long career. But what many in the Twin Cities might not know is that lead singer Will S ... More >>
Music
November 3, 2010
Red Pens, Danzig and more
Photo by Alexandra ValentiOkkervil River is a big name in the indie rock sphere, and the Austin, Texas-based band has been written up by everyone from Pitchfork to the New York Times during their nearly decade-long career. But what many in the Twin Cities might not know is that lead singer Will S ... More >>
News
October 20, 2010
Picked to Click 2010
Pink Mink lead the pack in our 20th annual best-new-bands poll
Blogs
October 19, 2010
Picked to Click 2010: Complete list of ballots
We had 108 local music scene peeps participate in this year's Picked to Click poll. Below, you can judge -- er, "peruse" the ballots of each and every one of our voters, along with descriptions of their contributions to the local scene. For more on Picked to Click, check out this year's issue, al ... More >>
Blogs
October 7, 2010
Audiofile Engineering, Ben Weaver featured in this week's City Pages
Photo by Emily UtneHaven't had a chance to saunter down to one of the bright red City Pages newsstands yet this week? Don't fret -- we've got all our print music content right here for you online. And you don't even have to put on pants!
Blogs
October 1, 2010
Weekend Checklist: Record releases! Famous people!
by Andrea Swensson & Andrew FlanaganIf CD releases shows are riches, we certainly have an embarrassment of them this weekend in the Twin Cities. Here's a rundown of some of the must-see album release shows and other hot concerts happening in town over the next few nights.
Blogs
September 29, 2010
Dark Dark Dark, Roma di Luna featured in this week's City Pages
Photo by Ben StannardThis Saturday, two separate and ever-evolving bands with two entirely separate interpretations of indie folk will come together for a dual CD-release show at First Avenue. In honor of this huge show, we sat down with members of both Dark Dark Dark and Roma di Luna to talk abo ... More >>
Blogs
September 24, 2010
Lazerbeak prepares to release solo debut
Photo by Allison AllenIn case you haven't picked up a print edition of City Pages this week, we'd like to direct your attention to this interview with Doomtree producer and former Plastic Constellation Lazerbeak, a.k.a. Aaron Mader, who is releasing his solo debut next weekend at the Fine Line.
Blogs
September 8, 2010
Mark Olson, Estate, Jennifer Markey reviewed in this week's City Pages
In addition to an interview with Pavement's Bob Nastanovich about the iconic indie band's reunion date in St. Paul this weekend, we have a trio of local CD reviews available to our readers in this week's print edition of City Pages. All three artists -- electro funk band Estate, country singer Je ... More >>
Blogs
August 25, 2010
AmRep, Fake Places featured in this week's City Pages
It's a big week for local music: Amphetamine Reptile Records is turning 25 years old and hosting a three-day blowout this weekend at Grumpy's Downtown and Northeast. Saturday's sold-out show features performances by the Melvins, Boss Hog, Today is the Day, God Bullies, Hammerhead, the Thrown Ups, ... More >>
Blogs
August 4, 2010
Chromeo, National Bird featured in this week's City Pages
Haven't had a chance to pick up this week's City Pages yet? We have it all waiting for you online. Check out our offerings in the print edition of our music section:
Blogs
July 29, 2010
Fort Wilson Riot featured in this week's City Pages
Photo by Nick VlcekLocal indie-pop band Fort Wilson Riot is preparing to release its sophomore album at the Kitty Cat Klub this weekend, and in preparation for their release show we sat down with the band (now a two-piece with Amy Hager and Jacob Mullis) to talk about their ever-evolving soun ... More >>
Music
July 14, 2010
Hole, Los Lobos, Josh Ritter, and more: Critics' Picks
Photo by Nick VlcekLocal indie-pop band Fort Wilson Riot is preparing to release its sophomore album at the Kitty Cat Klub this weekend, and in preparation for their release show we sat down with the band (now a two-piece with Amy Hager and Jacob Mullis) to talk about their ever-evolving soun ... More >>
Blogs
June 30, 2010
Ryan Paul & the Ardent, the Hold Steady featured in this week's City Pages
Photo by Elli RaderHallelujah for hump day. Here's a sampling of the music content that you'll find in the print edition of this week's City Pages, which hits stands today.Ryan Paul & the Ardent prepare for EP-release By Rob van AlstyneWe talk to the evolving singer-songwriter about his tumul ... More >>
Blogs
June 9, 2010
This week in print: Chastity Brown's new record, Ray Cummings considers Trina, and Our Picks
Dusty Hoskovec Coming to a bright red stand near you sometime very soon, here are the stories from this week's print edition:Chastity Brown releases High Noon Teethby Rob van Alstyne A rocker with gospel grounding and a politically minded artist who largely writes about matters of the heart, C ... More >>
Blogs
May 12, 2010
Tarlton, Kristoff Krane, Gayngs featured in this week's City Pages
TarltonExtra! Extra! We've got a turbo music section in the print edition this week, and it's all because of the big pair of Gayngs "Last Prom on Earth" shows this Friday at First Avenue. Read on for more about our Gayngs interview and two other features on fantastic local musicians, or pick up a ... More >>
Blogs
March 17, 2010
The Soviettes, Luke Redfield featured in this week's City Pages
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February 19, 2010
Chickadee Mountain Martyrs, Dewi Sant, Bouncer Fighter featured in this week's City Pages
Music articles from this week's print edition.
Blogs
January 27, 2010
Ten Centuries, Adam Svec featured in this week's City Pages
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December 19, 2007
The Year in Music 2007
Articles from this week's print edition.
Blogs
September 18, 2007
Picked to Click XVII: complete ballots
Articles from this week's print edition.
News
November 24, 2004
Two Hundred Twenty-Four Ballots...and No Hanging Chads!
Picked to Click Pollsters cast their votes
News
November 24, 2004
Picked to Click
To those who have recently begun to rock, we salute you
News
September 17, 2003
Everybody Wins
Polls and punditry for the best new bands in town

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