​Odd news, though it shouldn't be surprising with the Marvel name become such a hot commodity with their success in the film world of late-- looks like the happiest place on Earth is maneuvering to earn its eyeglass tape and pocket protector buy purchasing Marvel Entertainment, the comic and film company responsible for Spidey, Namor, and Marvel Man.

It can only mean one inevitable thing-- Mickey Mouse versus Silver Surfer.

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​On today's broadcast, Mischke had time to feature three different songs by local artists. Click on the links below for more information about the musicians.

• Meredith Fierke, "Sad Horse Bones"
• Roma di Luna, "Before I Die"
• Brass Kings, "Denim Lace"

​Not pictured-- Ben Crew, tacos.

In a recent interview in Razorcake, Ben Crew, vocalist and motivator for In Defence, stated that a silent war was underway in America-- not a war of race or ideology, but rather a war between pizza lovers and taco lovers. This is Crew's war.

In Defence is a true local gem, even if their name doesn't get the mentions it deserves outside the local punk circuit. In Defence isn't just a great band-- they are a band of such incomprable wit, humor, and blunt force goodwill that any fan of local music should mortify themselves for missing out.
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​Zombie Pub Crawl is still a couple months away, but that didn't stop a bunch of undead ladies from infiltrating Too Much Love last weekend and taking over our photo booth. Since it wasn't Halloween, we are forced to assume that these girls were actually just zombies looking for a fun time. Click here for all of Denis Jeong Plaster's photos from Too Much Love.


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Photo by Santiago Mostyn

​Dark Dark Dark announced today that they will be joining Why? on tour starting at the end of September, undoubtedly a huge opportunity for the local baroque-influenced folk group. Why? have been getting heaps of press lately in anticipation of their newest release, Eskimo Snow, which is due out September 22, and scoring the opening spot on the Why? tour should help to shine a spotlight on Dark Dark Dark, who are continuing to assert themselves on a national level.

In conjunction with their newest tour, Dark Dark Dark will be releasing a 7" that features remixes of their songs by a couple of notable artists: an Odd Nosdam treatment of "Junk Bones" (available for download below), and Dosh's remix of "All the Things." The 7" will also come with a download for a third remix, "Colors," by Tom Inhaler.

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Twin Cities News:
-- The TC AV Club & St. Paul Staycation have interviews with the Chambermaids.
-- The Star Tribune has a brief recap of Motörhead's First Avenue show and a review of Kid Rock's State Fair set.
-- The Current has audio of both Jeremy Messersmith and Haley Bonar performing at the State Fair.
-- Hip Hop DX has the first of a two-part interview series with Brother Ali. In addition to that, the MC has also created a short video on the topic of downloading music.
-- Empty's Tapes has audio from Muja Messiah, M.anifest & the Illuminous 3 at the Entry.
-- Rift reviews Maudlin's Maudlin and the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
-- Northern Outpost features Hildur Victoria.
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​It's hard to believe that it's already this late in the summer, but the Minnesota State Fair opened its gates yesterday and thousands of Minnesotans will be flooding the fairgrounds over the next 10 days in search of fried food, free yardsticks, and fun. If the Great Minnesota Get-Together is on your agenda this week, you may want to check out some of the following music, which is free to all fairgoers.

LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL TONIGHT! sponsored by City Pages

• Aug 27 - 28: ABBAMANIA
• Aug 29 - 30: The Original Wailers          
• Aug 31 - Sept 1: Quietdrive
• Sept 2 - 3: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue
• Sept 4 - 5: Blood, Sweat & Tears
• Sept 6 - 7: Riders In The Sky

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Thinking about catching a flick this weekend? Here's what to see...

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INTO TEMPTATION: Minneapolis and the Stone Arch Bridge play supporting roles in this locally made film, starring Jeremy Sisto and Kristin Chenoweth. When a cool Catholic priest hears a confession from a call girl who says she is planning to kill herself soon, he launches a personal quest through Minneapolis's sexual underworld to find her. (Lagoon Cinema)
City Pages: "Modest but engaging. ... Considering that a woman's life is in imminent danger, the film unfolds with a remarkable lack of urgency, but Sisto's laid-back charisma sees the movie through to its resolutely non-Hollywood finish."
Star Tribune: 3 stars Pioneer Press: 2.5 stars

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We struggle to find a band that got more action out of fewer chords. The Ramones are dead, Iggy's making jazz, and AC/DC sold out.

Motorhead on the other hand? Their songs are 3 chords and a fistful of amphetamine. And God help us, it works.

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Are you undead? Do you feel an insatiable hunger for brains? Do you like to roll around in dirt, pour corn syrup blood all over your face, and get drunk? Then this pub crawl is for you.
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