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Florence + the Machine at State Theatre, 4/27/12
April 30, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Tony NelsonFlorence + the MachineState Theatre, MinneapolisFriday, April 27, 2012View a slideshow from the concert here."This is such a beautiful venue," Florence Welch said to her assembled subjects...
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Nice Purse releasing Slumber Girls via new local label Forged Artifacts
April 26, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Scrappy Minneapolis indie rock outfit Nice Purse -- which just so happens to have some personnel crossover with a little-known act named Howler -- has just announced details for the...
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Transmission expands to Varsity Theater in June
April 26, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Related:11 little-known Transmission facts on its 11th anniversaryTransmission and City Pages present 'Seconds' at the Varsity on November 23DJ Jake Rudh's weekly New Wave dance night Transmission is expanding out...
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Bon Iver erotic fan fiction hits Tumblr
April 26, 2012 in Gimme Noise
This won't be the first or last time that pictures of a famous man are paired with funny captions simulating fantasy situations. Ryan Gosling certainly got his due recently. But...
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Polica play "Leading to Death" on Jimmy Fallon (VIDEO)
April 26, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Related:Trampled by Turtles play "Alone" on LettermanPolica: Wandering star Channy Leaneagh finds her pathJust a day after Trampled by Turtles made their TV debut on Late Show With David Letterman,...
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The Brick moves Mastodon show to Myth, drops capacity
April 25, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Related:The Brick moves four sold-out shows, unveils renovation plansFun. at Myth, 4/13/12Gimme Noise: Fans start 'The Brick MN Sucks' siteMinneapolis's Mastodon devotees will have to make the drive up to...
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Lovely Dark hit Hell's Kitchen for eggplant parmesan
April 25, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Related:Lovely Dark on nature and Territories' evolving soundsTwo of the lovelies in area percussive folk-rock troupe Lovely Dark recently showed up at Hell's Kitchen, the site of this weekend's album...
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Trampled by Turtles play "Alone" on Late Show With David Letterman (VIDEO)
April 25, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Related:Trampled by Turtles Day declared in Minneapolis and DuluthTrampled by Turtles at First Avenue, 4/11/12Ten local songs the Minnesota Twins should play at Target FieldThe month of April has been...
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Polica make TV debut on Jimmy Fallon Wednesday, unveil U.S. tour
April 23, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Tony NelsonRelated:SXSW: Polica as the road teamPolica at First Avenue (with cover shoot outtakes) River's Edge Music Festival 2012 at Harriet Island lineupAlthough MInneapolis electro-percussive soul collective Polica...
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Was Fiona Apple's "Every Single Night" worth a seven-year wait?
April 23, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Related:Fiona Apple back in Minneapolis in July on U.S. tourSeven years is a long time between albums, and Fiona Apple tested our patience. We'll wait a little longer while you...
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Basilica Block Party 2012 lineup
April 20, 2012 in Gimme Noise
See Also:*The Avett Brothers' Seth Avett on Rick Rubin, political fans, and the band's legacy*The Lumineers on Craigslist, Denver, and Basilica Block Party*Prissy Clerks and Gimme Noise go shopping at...
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Ice Cube's good days begin with Peace Coffee from Minneapolis
April 20, 2012 in Gimme Noise
This is how Ice Cube looks before his morning cup of Peace Coffee.Related:Ice Cube Talks Art, Boyz n the Hood, and Why He Makes ComediesIce Cube's Death Certificate Turns 20:...
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Ellen DeGeneres: Bon Iver is one of the most brilliant bands
April 19, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Related:Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and Astronautalis form band, record albumBon Iver wins two Grammys, and "Bonny Bear" is bornThe rise of our folk-rock neighbor Bon Iver continues with a milestone...
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Rush's Clockwork Angels Tour: Minneapolis in September
April 19, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Prog rock pioneers Rush head out on the road this year in support of their 20th(!) album, Clockwork Angels. Their North American tour runs between early September and early December,...
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Rock the Garden Festival 2012 lineup
April 18, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessThe tenth installment of Rock the Garden, the Walker Art Center and 89.3 the Current's yearly outdoor music festival, is coming on Saturday, June 16. And the...
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Best of the Twin Cities 2012 music winners are live!
April 18, 2012 in Gimme Noise
The Best of the Twin Cities issue has hit the streets -- officially. It's as thick as a phone book, but is beautifully designed like a keepsake tome.The Enchanted Cities...
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Brother Ali on Occupy Homes and the foreclosure crisis
April 17, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Jonathan MannionNote: Brother Ali is a Minneapolis rapper signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment and is one of our 20 Best Minnesota Musicians. His latest album, Mourning in America and...
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Ten local songs the Minnesota Twins should play at Target Field
April 17, 2012 in Gimme Noise
MaLLy and a bunch of other local artists could be the key to a successful 2012 campaign.Related:Minnesota Twins phase out local music programming, amp up Top 40 hitsIn 2010, the...
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Santana's Shape Shifter U.S. tour dates launch in Minnesota
April 16, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Maryanne Bilham KnightIt no longer feels like yesterday (it was 1999, people) that guitar impresario Carlos Santana kicked his career into a new gear with the collaborative album...
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Fun. at Myth, 4/13/12
April 16, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessFun.With Miniature TigersMyth, MaplewoodFriday, April 13, 2012View a slideshow from the concert here.In the early going, frontman Nate Ruess alerted the audience at Myth that this show...
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RT Rybak crowd-surfing at Trampled by Turtles show (VIDEO)
April 13, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessRelated:Trampled by Turtles at First Avenue, 4/11/12Slideshow: Trampled by Turtles sell out First AvenueFirst Avenue's 20 best concerts: The complete listMinneapolis Mayor RT Rybak literally dove into...
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One Direction return to Minnesota on 2013 U.S. tour
April 12, 2012 in Gimme Noise
One Direction, millions of screams.Just so we're all caught up, One Direction is a British boy band. They are an extremely popular British boy band who got a springboard from...
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Trampled by Turtles at First Avenue, 4/11/12
April 12, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessTrampled by TurtlesFirst Avenue, MinneapolisWednesday, April 11, 2012View a slideshow from the concert here.Both Minneapolis and Duluth dedicated this day to Trampled by Turtles, and a rowdy...
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The Brick moves four sold-out shows, unveils renovation plans
April 10, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Marilyn Manson's Brick show has been moved to Myth.Related:Review: Jane's Addiction at The Brick Gimme Noise: Fans start 'The Brick MN Sucks' siteThe Brick apologizes for Jane's Addiction show, offers refundFun's...
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Wilco's Minnesota dates: Rochester and Duluth and that's it
April 10, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Nick WosikaRelated:Wilco at the State Theatre, 12/6/11Slideshow: Wilco at The State Theatre Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has no interest in falling into predictable patterns. Watch him smoke a...
