​Rhymesayers vet I Self Devine continues his onslaught of new music with the second of four free mixtapes dropped at the front end of every month. The Upliftment Struggle was released on Soundcloud this week in anticipation of another 7th Street Entry takeover on February 19.More >>

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​Twin Cities, meet Collin Ward. He's the entire cast of Observer Drift at this point, and things are blossoming nicely for him at the moment. Add him to the exciting stories that originate from just a Bandcamp site and a dream. In Jonathan Garrett's piece in this week's issue, we find that Ward is only 20, and isn't much different than any number of post-teens crashing with their parents. Except that he toiled away to create his stellar debut, Corridors, instead of waiting around for a band to help him out. Today, Gimme Noise is pleased to point a few more eyeballs to "Warm Waves," an undeniable breath of fresh, synth-fused air.
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​Welcome to the first Gimme Noise mixtape of the new year! As usual, we're offering up 8 new songs from Twin Cities rappers for your listening pleasure.More >>

​Though he's been relatively quiet on the music front since dropping his solo debut Self Destruction in 2005, Minneapolis rap legend I Self Devine is back in a big way with the first of four free mixtapes in anticipation of his sophomore album, The Sounds of Low Class America, due in May.More >>

​As we do every third Tuesday, Gimme Noise returns with yet another mixtape of the local rap music that's making the rounds lately. Consider it our holiday gift.

You can stream the mixtape below or download here.


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​There's something to be said for a scene that is as easily identifiable as it is unified. Over the past seven years the self-described Twin Cities electropunk scene has done an impeccable job of branding itself to outsiders via a series of free compilations.More >>

​Back at it again! We present to you the sixth installment of the Gimme Noise Mixtape Roundup series, featuring eight songs pulled from local rap artists. Click here to check out past mixtapes.More >>

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​Throughout history, music has served as a mobilizing technique, from anti-war songs such as Stevie Wonder's "Front Line" to "War" by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The people have always been hungry for the truth. It seems fitting, then, that Immortal Technique's new project, The Martyr, could serve as the soundtrack for the #Occupy movement across the country.

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​​​Here goes the fifth installment of the Gimme Noise mixtape round​up! Stream below or download here.

Also, this Thursday at Honey we'll be celebrating the series with performances from some of the artists that have been featured so far - 925ve, Guante, Rich Garvey, Freez and Mike Frey, The Lioness and Botzy. Be there and support local hip-hop!



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​Once again we're here to bring you 8 new tracks from local rap artists you should be keeping an eye out for, as we will every third Tuesday of the month. More >>