The Soviettes, Luke Redfield featured in this week's City Pages

​We've got a generous helping of multi-faceted local music coverage for you in this week's print edition of City Pages; an old band, a new songwriter, and a collection of clippings and concert previews are featured in both the paper and on our website.

The Soviettes reunite after years as punk rock royalty
By David Hansen
The beloved local four-piece is reuniting this weekend to release a rarities album and play their first show in over four years.

Luke Redfield's nomadic ways make for memorable debut
By Rob van Alstyne
Singer-songwriter Luke Redfield gathers together an all-star cast of local musicians (including Jeremy Ylvisaker, Brett Bullion, Chris Koza, and Chris Bates) to celebrate his alt-country and ballad-heavy debut album this weekend at the Fine Line.

5ingles: The Songs We Can't Escape
By Ray Cummings
We spend some quality time with the fresh singles from disparate musicians like Jonathan Badger, Quest, and Yellow Swans.

Critics' Picks
By Gimme Noise staff
A rundown of the top shows to see in the Twin Cities this week, including the Big Pink, Mike Doughty, and the Dada Trash Collage.