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Wanna be in the P.O.S. "Get Down" music video?
August 01, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessSee Also:Review: Soundset 2012Rock the Garden at Walker Art Center, 06/16/12Before you read further, are you the type of person who either: A. thinks about it, or...
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Hecatomb drops First Blood hip-hop mix
August 01, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessCarnage and Desdamona performing at the Eyedea4Africa benefit.See Also:Carnage's comic-laced "Respect the Name" video debuts, plus an interview with the starAtmosphere unveils remaining 2012 U.S. tour datesDesdamona...
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Tony Fly let go by K-TWIN
July 31, 2012 in Gimme Noise
See Also:KARE 11's Eric Perkins dozes off on camera during the weather [VIDEO]96.3 NOW shifts to adult top 40 station K-TWINLong-time Twin Cities radio listeners haven't been able to surf...
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Adrian Peterson plays principal in Smart Guy Chevelle's "All Day Everyday" video
July 30, 2012 in Gimme Noise
YouTube.comCatching a Twinkie like it was a shovel pass from Christian Ponder.See Also:Adrian Peterson appears in court looking dapper, says he's "200 percent innocent"Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson may...
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Those Darlins burglarized after show at the Cedar [PHOTOS]
July 30, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessNikki Darlin playing the white Richmond guitar hours before it was stolen from their van.See Also:Best Coast, JEFF the Brotherhood, and Those Darlins at the Cedar, 7/28/12Some...
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Public Radio International bought by Boston's WGBH
July 27, 2012 in Gimme Noise
In a logo battle, we've got to give it to PRI's new owner, WGBH.The Minneapolis-based Public Radio International (PRI) has been purchased by another titan of public media, WGBH in...
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Bruce Springsteen extends Wrecking Ball tour dates -- St. Paul added
July 27, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Danny ClinchWhile Bruce Springsteen might have dealt with London officials cutting his mic during a performance with Paul McCartney earlier this month, you can bet that this new...
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Now, Now drummer Bradley Hale working on Sombear solo project [AUDIO]
July 25, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Facebook.comSee Also:Summit Backyard Bash announces all-local lineupNow, Now's record release party, Triple Rock, 3/02/12Now, Now band leave Minneapolis to record ThreadsNow, Now's Threads is one of the most-accomplished albums --...
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Brother Ali guests on Public Enemy's new album
July 25, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Jonathan MannionPledging allegiance to PESee Also:Brother Ali to join Tom Morello at rally to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott WalkerBrother Ali arrested at Occupy Homes protest [VIDEO]Brother Ali's Mourning...
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Bassnectar unveils 2012 North American tour dates: Minneapolis in November
July 24, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Dave EckbladSee Also:Bassnectar at Epic: Halloween costumes and crazinessBassnectar blows up the VarsityAfter a headlining slot at Lollapalooza next week, the sonic thrust of Bassnectar takes over North...
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The Brick is now called Mill City Nights [PHOTOS]
July 24, 2012 in Gimme Noise
See Also:Jane's Addiction at the Brick, 3/19/12Jane's Addiction fans criticize the Brick, form "The Brick MN Sucks" siteThe Brick moves four sold-out shows, unveils renovation plansAfter a four-month run in...
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Hearing survey 2012: What fans tolerate to experience the music they love
July 20, 2012 in Gimme Noise
First Avenue marketing coordinator Machen Davis' response to our hearing survey was just this photo.For most, losing the ability to see is unthinkable, but to true fans of music, deafness...
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Vastly improved Livefyre commenting system is here!
July 20, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Remember when Bob Dylan went electric at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival? Gimme Noise wasn't born yet, but the intrigue of that event carries to this day. A ripple of...
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The Who announce North American tour dates 2012-13 -- Minneapolis in November
July 18, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Twitter.comSee Also:The Who Sell Out--ReallyOne of the loudest, most boisterous (and oldest) rock acts in the business, the Who, has just revealed details for their first tour in four years...
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Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner on jazz, Slim Dunlap, and Bill O'Reilly
July 18, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Tony Nelson; design by Mike KooimanSee Also:*Cover Story: Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner on Delayed Reaction and all that jazz*Soul Asylum: Promo Photos and Outtakes*Soul Asylum's Dan Murphy thinks...
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MPLS.TV asks River's Edge Music Festival: "What the f*ck are you wearing?"
July 17, 2012 in Gimme Noise
See Also:15 gorgeous GIFs from River's Edge Music Festival 2012Review: River's Edge Music Festival Day 1, 6/23/12 Slideshows: Music Day 1, Music Day 2, People Day 1, People Day 2Kudos to...
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The Honeydogs tour diary 3: Meeting a superfan in Chicago
July 17, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Adam LevyThe Honeydogs obviously felt right at home at this gas station.See Also:The Honeydogs tour diary 1: Adam Levy's dreamThe Honeydogs tour diary 2: Trent Norton reaches outMinneapolis...
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Dulono's Pizza closes for weekend after kitchen fire
July 16, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by daniellemplsDulono's Pizza had a scare over the weekend as the Lake Street eatery's kitchen caught fire Friday evening. A variety of roots, bluegrass and old-time music rolls through...
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The Honeydogs tour diary 2: Trent Norton reaches out
July 16, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Steve Cohen from The Honeydogs' What Comes After release show at First Avenue.See Also:The Honeydogs tour diary 1: Adam Levy's dreamMinneapolis rockers the Honeydogs recently embarked on a...
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Target won't stock gay R&B star Frank Ocean's Channel Orange, cites "guest demand"
July 12, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Facebook.comSee Also:Lady Gaga dumps Target over anti-gay donationsTarget coverage on BlotterFrank Ocean has just released arguably the hottest R&B album of the year in Channel Orange, but don't go looking...
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Big Ten Mascots, including Goldy Gopher, join "Call Me Maybe" craze [VIDEO]
July 12, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Goldy spoofs Carly Rae Jepsen.See Also:Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" can't escape Tay ZondayIt's mid-July, and Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" is in full summer bloom across commercial...
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The Honeydogs tour diary 1: Adam Levy's dream
July 12, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Courtesy of the HoneydogsHere's the vehicle packed with gear for the tour.Minneapolis rockers the Honeydogs have just embarked on a tour out to the East Coast, and played in Chicago...
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SoundTown 2012 statement: The ticket threshold wasn't met
July 11, 2012 in Gimme Noise
See Also:SoundTown 2012 has been canceledSoundTown 2011: A first-ever adventure in SomersetSoundTown 2012 lineup: Jane's Addiction, Florence + the Machine, & moreThe 2012 running of the SouthTown Music & Camping...
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SoundTown 2012 has been canceled
July 11, 2012 in Gimme Noise
From the 2011 City Pages cover story; photo by Erik Hess. See Also:SoundTown 2012 statement: Ticket threshold wasn't metSoundTown 2011: A first-ever adventure in SomersetSoundTown 2012 lineup: Jane's Addiction, Florence...
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Global Dance Festival 2012 lineup and stages
July 10, 2012 in Gimme Noise
This is Knife Party in control of a crowd.See Also:Slideshow: Bassgasm 6 at First AvenueThe complete 27-act lineup for the Global Dance Festival hit the streets today. The AEG Live...
