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Muse unveil 2013 U.S. tour dates -- Minneapolis in March
October 09, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Muse performing "Panic Station" on SNL.As predicted, British prog-dabbling rockers Muse has announced a full-scale U.S. tour for early 2013. The tour dates in North America begin in January and...
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David Byrne's Playing the Building installation coming to Aria
October 05, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Reed FischerPlaying the Building's keyboard during its New York installation in 2008.David Byrne's majestic installation Playing the Building comes to the Twin Cities in November. Following up his...
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Raekwon tops Twin Cities Sneaker.Art Exchange in November
October 04, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessThe Wu loves coming to the Twin Cities. This year alone has featured three visits from Ghostface (including Soundset with Raekwon the Chef), a RZA show, and...
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The Replacements back together on covers EP to benefit Slim Dunlap
October 03, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Tommy Stinson and Paul WesterbergAfter six years apart, the Replacements' singer-guitarist Paul Westerberg and bassist Tommy Stinson have officially reunited. As tipped back in June, when Stinson said the old...
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The Go-Go's cancel Mill City Nights show, Belinda Carlisle is ailing
October 03, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Go-Go's official siteThe Go-Go's show tonight at Mill City Nights has been cancelled. And some headline writer somewhere is ecstatic to say it was a no-go.The cause: lead singer Belinda...
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Let It Be Records' "It" unveiled in Target plaza commons
October 03, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Unfortunately, this was not the design Target settled on.CBS just got to tour Target's new office space on Nicollet Mall. As you may recall, this space was the old location...
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The Replacements doc Color Me Obsessed coming to DVD
October 03, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Director Gorman Bechard doesn't live in Minnesota, but his documentary subjects are frequently part of the musical fabric of the area. Earlier this year, we published an update about his...
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Gwar replace Cory "Flattus Maximus" Smoot, tour dates include First Avenue return
October 01, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessWithin the realm of fluid-enhanced metal, the overwhelming live presence of Gwar is unrivaled. And thus, it was a sad day indeed when guitarist Cory Smoot, who...
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Muse cover Prince's "Sign 'O' the Times"
September 28, 2012 in Gimme Noise
For anyone who thought Prince's revolutionary social commentary "Sign '?' the Times" from 1987 needed a more provocative guitar part (we did not) Muse has stepped in to give the...
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Atmosphere tops Day of Dignity 2012 lineup
September 27, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessAtmosphere at Soundset 2012's after party.Last fall, Brother Ali helped launch Day of Dignity, a community outreach event at his mosque in north Minneapolis, Masjid An-Nur. Now,...
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Doomtree's Mike Mictlan debuts SNAXXX! mixtape (Download)
September 27, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Anna GulbrandsenMike Mictlan performing with Doomtree at the Summit Backyard Bash.Mike Mictlan is a bit of a rascal. He's also H-E-L-L-A F-R-R-E-A-L (pronounced "hella for real") and the...
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Prince and Jennifer Hudson perform "Nothing Compares 2 U"
September 26, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Apologies. Anything awesome that shows up on YouTube involving Prince tends to get the axe pretty quick, so enjoy this one while it's still available. One of the finest songs...
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Prof drops Kaiser Von Powderhorn 3 mixtape (Download)
September 26, 2012 in Gimme Noise
With respect to Pen & Pixel, who designed all those eye-popping No Limit album covers.Our well-documented fascination with Prof's Kaiser Von Powderhorn 3 mixtape is realized. Now available via his...
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10 gorgeous GIFs of Minnesota Joe's best b-boy moves
September 26, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Ryan BrennanIf Michael Jackson had decided to devote his life to gymnastics instead of pop music, it probably wouldn't be far off from what Joe "Minnesota Joe" Tran...
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Zombie Pub Crawl 2012 music lineup unveiled
September 25, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Seems like a good fit, don't it?Was there any chance that an event like Zombie Pub Crawl wasn't going to spread to the far corners of the Twin Cities? While...
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Prince made fans wait an hour for Welcome 2 Chicago encore
September 25, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Prince, during a recent visit to The View.A newly afro-ed Prince's opening night of his three-evening Welcome 2 Chicago residency at the United Center proved to be a test of...
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Y.N. Rich Kids perform "Hot Cheetos & Takis" live (Video)
September 24, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Steve CohenHere's YN Rich Kid Dame Jones on the mic.The young rap crew Y.N. Rich Kids emerged over the weekend to perform at the Ideawerks Concert & Fundraiser...
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Justin Vernon ponders walking away from Bon Iver, Radio City show streaming
September 24, 2012 in Gimme Noise
From Bon Iver's September 21 performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York.This was a memorable weekend for our border neighbor folk act Bon Iver. Justin Vernon's band just...
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Let It Be Records vs. Target: The blow-by-blow
September 19, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo courtesy of Ryan CameronCameron: "This was after an autograph session, the first they've ever done, for Pretty Hate Machine."Last week, we reported that Let It Be Records' Ryan Cameron...
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Brother Ali: The day my father died
September 18, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Daniel YangThe reflective voice of rapper Brother Ali caught our attention this year. He's the mind behind a new album out today, Mourning in America and Dreaming in...
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Pink adds 2013 North American tour dates -- St. Paul in March, Minneapolis in November
September 18, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Pink is the latest stadium-sized pop star to add to what is going to be a busy early part of 2013 with a fresh tour. She's taking her brand-new sixth...
Brother Ali: The Day I Met Dr. Cornel West
September 18, 2012 in Sound of the City
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Mark Mallman's Marathon 4 is in progress! Minneapolis stop details
September 18, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessDear internet, Mark Mallman is on his way to making some sort of musical history this week. Known for his feats of technological and musical mayhem, Mallman...
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Prince debuts afro hairstyle, talks Welcome 2 Chicago on The View
September 17, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Yes, Prince has returned to his literal roots. Look back to his mid-'70s yearbook photo if you need a refresher, but the Purple One emerged with an afro to discuss...
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Elixery debuts full Doomtree Cosmetics line for 2013, sort of
September 17, 2012 in Gimme Noise
See Also:The Doomtree cosmetics line -- inspired by Dessa's lipstickDessa develops a lipstick for charityWe've got to hand it to the Minneapolis-based cosmetics house the Elixery for their quick work....
