Sept. 30, 2009: Sufjan Stevens & Dark Dark Dark

Twin Cities News:
-- The Straight reviews Brother Ali's Us.
-- Daytrotter has a studio session with Dark Dark Dark.
-- Culture Bully has a review of Sufjan Stevens' performance at the 400 Bar.
-- To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie has released a new video for "The Needle."
-- The Star Tribune recaps Kings of Leon's Target Center performance.
-- The Urinals has audio from the band's performance at the Turf Club.
-- The Current has studio sessions featuring Arctic Monkeys, Jack Penate & the James Buckley Trio.
-- Above the Fold has video and photos from Dosh at the Harriet Bandshell.
-- Rock Along Productions profiles Mason Jennings' new release.
-- Gimme (yesterday's) Noise: Picked to Click 2009: Complete list of bands & Tapes 'n Tapes hometown tour mixtape released.

Local Concert Highlight(s):
-- Manic Street Preachers @ Varsity Theater
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-- Living Colour @ Fine Line Music Cafe
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Daily Audio Downloads:
-- Air "Love 2 (album sampler)" (mp3)
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-- Bear in Heaven "Wholehearted Mess" (mp3)
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-- Dubious Ranger "Lucky" (mp3)
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-- Flying Machines "Talk About It" (mp3)
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-- Wiretree "Back in Town" (mp3)
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