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White Light Riot on why the band is breaking up
September 13, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Darin BackSee Also:White Light Riot ready to rebound after record label dispute"Bands are a very fragile, very ethereal thing. Almost like if you look at them too...
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Ben Rosenbush on Duluth, Jacob Hanson, and what A Wild Hunger means
September 05, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Will KeelerBen Rosenbush and the Brighton have put a lot of time and thought into their new album. All bands do, so what makes this group so special?...
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MN Music-on-a-Stick at the Minnesota State Fair, 8/31/12
September 03, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Steve CohenMN Music-on-a-Stick With Semisonic, The Jayhawks, Dessa, Jeremy Messersmith, and Lucy Michelle and the Velvet LapellesMN State Fair Grandstand, St. PaulFriday, August 31, 2012After a summer of...
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SCHOENBURG on Sufjan Stevens, adulthood, and his record label
August 31, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo via SCHOENBURGSee Also:SCHOENBURG on Short, But Sweet, and why Paul Simon is "next level sh*t"Billy Schoenburg may be one of the hardest working musicians in the Cities. On any...
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The Lazy Kids on Craigslist, Peter Penguin, and work ethic
August 30, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by James DolanThe Lazy Kids came together via Craigslist, and more and more artists are using the online tool to meet others these days. The Minneapolis group will be...
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Jeremy Messersmith on Martha's Cookies, Mark Wheat, and the MN State Fair
August 23, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Darin BackJeremy Messersmith is the darling of MPR, so it seems fitting to include him in the lineup for the Grandstand show featuring MN Music On-a-Stick on MPR...
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Awkward Bodies on mixtapes, being geeky, and good band names
August 23, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Sarah PruchnickiAwkward may be the best word to describe Awkward Bodies. Growing into their sound, the Minneapolis band has been around for barely a year, but has been...
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Electric Children on Duenday, DIY, and riding the flow
August 17, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Alex SimpsonEarlier this year, Minneapolis band Electric Children headed back into the studio to record their sophomore album Ride the Flow, collaborating with hip-hop group Duenday along the...
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Mary Bue on growing up, pop music, and cathedrals
August 17, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Ryan LeMahieuMary Bue has been out of the game for a few years, but don't count her out of the running. With a new album that is five...
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Rufus Wainwright at MN Zoo, 8/11/12
August 13, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Tony NelsonRufus Wainwright With Adam Cohen and Krystle WarrenMN Zoo Amphitheater, Apple ValleySaturday, August 11, 2012See Also:Slideshow: Rufus Wainwright at MN ZooRufus Wainwright: forever talented and always entertaining....
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Koo Koo Kanga Roo on their 30-song album, and the youth of today
August 09, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo via Koo Koo Kanga RooMinneapolis pop group, Koo Koo Kanga Roo came up with the idea to release an album of 30 songs -- albeit each song is only...
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Mike Dreams on Soundset, Kurt Cobain, and humanity
August 08, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Peter JamusMike Hannah, aka Mike Dreams, is certainly mysterious as a young man who has lived many lives in his short years. The rapper/hip-hop artist has brought to...
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Crosby, Stills & Nash at Orpheum Theatre, 8/6/12
August 07, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Crosby, Stills & NashOrpheum Theatre, MinneapolisMonday, August 6, 2012Crosby, Stills & Nash is a band that needs no frills and no introductions. To a darkened room eagerly anticipating the trio...
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Halloween, Alaska headlining Krftskiva! Bachelor Farmer Block Party on Saturday
August 03, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo By Cameron WittigSee Also:Other Lives and Halloween, Alaska at 7th Street Entry, 02/06/12Halloween, Alaska remixed by Lazerbeak, Bon Iver's S. CareySummer may still be in full swing here in...
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Alexei "Crescent Moon" Casselle on Duluth, Coloring Time, and Red Stag Block Party
August 03, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Carrie ThompsonSee Also:Bastille Day Block Party, Red Stag Block Party Lineups AnnouncedKill The Vultures, Kristoff Krane, and No Bird Sing form F to I to XAlexei "Crescent Moon"...
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Dosh on Andrew Bird, stories from the road, and grilling in his backyard
August 02, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo By Cameron WittigSee Also:Martin Dosh talks about reuniting Lateduster and touring EuropeAndrew Bird at First AvenueMartin Dosh has been a regular in the music community for many years. He...
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Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias at Target Center, 8/1/2012
August 02, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo By Stacy SchwartzJennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias with Frankie JTarget Center, MinneapolisWednesday, August 1, 2012See Also: Slideshow: Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias at the Target CenterA couple of Latin...
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Steel Panther at Mill City Nights, 7/27/2012
July 30, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Steve CohenSee Also:Slideshow: Steel Panther at Mill City NightsThe Brick is now called Mill City Nights [PHOTOS]Steel Panther With Throw the FightMill City Nights, MinneapolisFriday, July 27, 2012Booze,...
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Ryan Traster on life coaches, Brooklyn, and "Cruel Love"
July 27, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Peter WrightwoodNothing makes for better music than a breakup. Recently moving back to Minneapolis from Brooklyn, indie-folk artist Ryan Traster is getting set to release his 7" vinyl...
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Sleeping in the Aviary interview 2: On burritos and touring
July 26, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Christopher HeubachSee Also:Sleeping in the Aviary on Maroon 5 and Googly GuyIt's been a big year for Sleeping in the Aviary. The Minneapolis band released their fourth album,...
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Kevin Steinman's farewell show at Bryant Lake Bowl, 7/23/12
July 24, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Youa VangSee Also:Kevin Steinman says farewell and thanks to the Twin CitiesU.S. healthcare is too costly for Kevin Steinman, so he's moving to NorwayKevin Steinman with his band,...
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Olsen Twinns' Mickey Davis on Sigur Ros, Des Moines, and the West Coast
July 23, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Cody OsenOlsen Twinns is a misnomer for just one man, Mickey Davis. The Des Moines native splits his time between the Twin Cities and Iowa, and found time...
Weekend Checklist: Soul Asylum, Beirut, Lyle Lovett, Jeremy Messersmith
July 20, 2012 in Gimme Noise
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Aaron Litschke on techno, Alexei Moon Casselle, and the Record Room
July 19, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Christina StearnsEDM and techno aren't contemplated as often as they should be. There is an underground following that runs deep and steadfast, even here in the Cities, that...
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Father John Misty at Varsity Theater, 7/15/2012
July 16, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Youa VangYouth Lagoonwith Father John Misty, FranceVarsity Theater, MinneapolisSunday, July 15, 2012For many in attendance at the sold-out Varsity Theater, a show by Father John Misty is a...
