Minneapolis Scene

TV ON THE RADIO @ First Avenue [2 shows]

2011-08-30T11:49:00.000-07:00

TV ON THE RADIO is in town tonight & tomorrow to make up for the two shows cancelled this spring at First Avenue due to the death of Gerard Smith on April 20th. Here's the info for the shows TV On The radio at first Avenue.

BON IVER at Orpheum Theater (2 sold-out shows)

2011-08-30T10:22:00.000-07:00

image from @trikno's flickr

Very excited to see Bon Iver at the Orpheum Theater this Tuesday and Wednesday September 6th & 7th. His new self-titled album will definitely make most of 2011 best album's lists and his live shows bring an honest and delicate rendition of his growing catalog of beautifully arranged folk songs. I hope to see you all there to enjoy and celebrate one of minnescene's favorite 'local' bands.

Holocene Video

Holocene (live)

ZOÉ en concierto - Unplugged @ First Avenue!

2011-07-28T00:50:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that ZOÉ one of my favorite bands out of Mexico is coming to town. I've only being following them for a few years but I've been amazed by their 15+ year old catalog of amazing Rock/Pop en Español. They bring their critically acclaimed MTV Unplugged show to our favorite venue First Avenue on Sunday, August 14.
This is a highly recommended show!

Here's the track "Nada" with Enrique Bunbury

and here's my favorite track from their MTV Unplugged show called "Soñé"

DJ Shadow at First Avenue July 17th 2011

2011-07-12T16:52:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that it's been five years since DJ Shadow's last album The Outsider. A whole lot has happened in the DJ game since and even more since he released anything that captivated the masses like his classic Endtroducing..... one thing is for sure his live sets are always entertaining, specially with the addition of that crazy "Shadowsphere".

Ticket's and info at First Avenue's website.

DJ Shadow Highlight Reel

Organ Donor (Live)

The Arctic Monkeys @ First Avenue 5/28/11

2011-05-10T16:38:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite indie rock bands & live act, The Arctic Monkeys are coming back to town on Saturday May 28th 2011. Armed with a new record full of great tunes and a surprisingly more mature sounding voice by Alex Turner, the kids from Sheffield UK will bring their energetic rock show to First Avenue's main stage.

Here's the first cut from the album "Suck It And See" to be released on June 7th 2011.

and here's the new single just released: Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair.

James Blake plays First Avenue's 7th St Entry

2011-05-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

Really excited to see James Blake performing on Monday, May 16th 2011 at my favorite small venue in town the 7th Street Entry! Tickets go on sale this weekend so make sure to get them here. [SOLD OUT]

James Blake's self titled album is a definite departure from the sound that made him a sensation in the London dubstep circle and landed him a slot on Giles Peterson's BBC Radio 1 show. His voice has become the driving force behind ethereal piano compositions and electronic drum patterns & backing tracks all played live by his minimalistic band.

Here's a clip of his live performance and interview on BBC Radio's Sound of 2011.

and here's The Wilhelm Scream on BBC Sound of 2011

Friendly Fires in Minneapolis @ The Varsity Theater 6/1/11

2011-05-08T20:42:00.000-07:00

Just got an advance listen to the new album Pala [due for release on May 16th on XL Recordings] and really enjoy their follow up effort. The band sticks to what they do best and deliver a collection of great dance-rock tunes. this will be a fun show at The Varsity Theater in Dinkytown MPLS.

Download "Blue Cassette" here

"Live Those Days Tonight" Video

Yelle at First Avenue 5/7/11

2011-05-04T12:31:00.000-07:00

French cutie Yelle hits the mainroon fresh from a great performance at Coachella and touring in support of her new album "Safari Disco Club" a banging collection of electro-pop tunes that'll keep hipsters dancing through the night. See you all there saturday at First Avenue.

Live at Coachella

Safari Disco Club

The Kills @ First Avenue 5/5/2011

2011-04-20T20:11:00.000-07:00

The Kills' Alison Mosshart is one of the sexiest rock stars out there in my humble opinion. No one in rock music looks sexier while playing a hollow body guitar. She pours raw energy and emotion into her live shows and has found a perfect compliment in the talented guitarist/producer/singer Jamie Hince. Their new album Blood Presures will be released April 5th. Make sure not to miss them on Thursday, May 5th @ First Avenue.

Check out the video for the first cut off Blood pressures "Satellite"

DJ Vadim & The Electric at The Cabooze 5/19/11

2011-04-19T11:41:00.000-07:00

My main man DJ Vadim brings his new project "The Electric" a collaboration with songstress Sabira Jade and Chicago Rapper Pugs Atomz back to the Twin Cities. The Electric will be rocking their organically grown sounds from their new album "Life Is Moving" at The Cabooze on May 19th.

The Electric - Beautiful featuring Yarah Bravo

The Electric - Running

TV On The Radio album, film, & shows in MPLS

2011-04-12T12:02:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn brewed TV On The Radio is releasing their new album Nine Types Of Light today! get your copy here. It is an amazing album, packed with great tunes that cement them as experimental rock's hottest act today. Nine Types Of Light is also a film containing music videos for every song in the album and interviews with New Yorkers on different topics. Check it out!

As part of their US tour they'll be playing two shows in MPLS this spring at First Avenue on Saturday April 23rd [sold-out] and Sunday April 24th!

CSS and Sleigh Bells 5/19/11

2011-04-05T16:25:00.000-07:00

Brazilian art pop/punk band CSS or Cansei De Ser Sexy [tired of being sexy] is coming back to town to play at First Avenue. They first burst into the world's new rave scene back in 2005 with their hipster-approved release Cansei De Ser Sexy. I guess being nodded by Apple in a TV spot didn't hurt the band's global appeal. Can't wait to see Loverfoxxx performing again.

Here's a video for the song Move from the 2008 release Donkey.

Sharing the night's bill will be Brooklyn based Sleigh Bells fronted by Derek E. Miller (songwriter, guitarist, producer) and Alexis Krauss (vocalist, lyricist).

(with NEON INDIAN and PRINCETON as opening acts)

Cut Copy at First Avenue 4/9/11

2011-04-04T12:50:00.000-07:00

Australian band Cut Copy comes back to Minneapolis to promote their new album Zoonoscope. They'll be playing at First Avenue this Saturday April 9th with Holy Ghost!

Cut Copy - Need You Now from Cut Copy on Vimeo.

This is my favorite Holy Ghost! song Hold On. Holy Ghost! is a DJ duo from Brooklyn, NY, formed by Alex Frankel and Nick Millhiser of the now-defunct group Automato.

Listen to the new Foo Fighters Album

2011-04-02T09:17:00.000-07:00

Wasting Light by Foo Fighters

Bomba Estereo at The Cedar May 15th

2011-03-29T18:40:00.000-07:00

Bomba Estéreo will be playing at The Cedar Cultural Center on Sunday May 15th 2011. [click here for tickets] Really excited to dance to one of the most eclectic representatives of Colombian cumbia, mixing it with electronic sounds, Champeta, Reggae Music, and Folklore...Liliana Saumet's voice and command of the stage will hypnotize you...we need this show to shake the last of our cold weather blues!

Bio: formed in 2005 as a project by visual artist/musician, Simón Mejía.Originally called A.M. 770, the loosely formed collective of DJs and visual artists included DJ Fresh, Diego Cadavid, Javier Fonseca of Alerta, and was led by Mejia, who renamed the group Bomba Estéreo in 2006 and released debut album, Vol. 1.Entrecasa, Colombeat, a label project by Héctor Buitrago and Andrea Echeverri of Aterciopelados, gave Mejía an opportunity to participate in their first compilation project focused on exposing new Colombian talent in the world of electronic music; releasing the track ¨Ritmika,¨ a cover song from a classic Venezueluelan orchestra, Los Blanco.On Vol. 1, Mejía met Liliana “Li” Saumet, former singer of Mister Gomes in Bombay. She sang over the track, ¨Huepaje,¨ marking the official collaboration between Liliana and Simon as Bomba Estéreo.

Gayngs Affiliated Showcase

2011-03-03T11:55:00.000-08:00

Props to Gimme Noise for organizing a show of this proportion! The Ryan Olson pioneered movement that has become Gayngs is definitely one of the most creative and entertaining ones brewed here in the twin cities in a while. Everyone related to this project, their bands & solo acts are set to perform in all three rooms of First Avenue.
Really looking forward to sets by Megafaun, Solid Gold, Marijuana Deathsquads, & Har mar Superstar among others.
For full info and tickets go here!

Bibio's New Album Mind Bokeh

2011-02-28T16:42:00.000-08:00

Here's the first cut from Bibio's upcoming release (March 29th US and April 4th UK/ROW)
Love this track's nicely layered & distorted electro sounds and 8-bit sounding beats.

Warpaint at The Varsity Theater! [Cancelled]

2011-01-21T13:22:00.000-08:00

Update: Due to severe winter weather conditions, Warpaint is not able to travel to Minneapolis, MN and must cancel their show scheduled for this evening, Wednesday, March 23, at the Varsity Theater. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Refunds are available at point of purchase.

The lovely and talented ladies of WARPAINT are coming to town to play at The Varsity Theater on Wednesday March 23rd 2011.

Their debut full length album The Fool is definitely one of the best female indie rock album on 2010. The band has been able to craft their sound by compressing a lot of their personal influences into a post-punk driven beats, melodic vocals, intricate guitar riffs psychedelic noise that's amazingly soothing.

Here's a few interviews and videos with Emily Kokal (vocals/guitar), Theresa Wayman (guitar/vocals), Jenny Lee Lindberg (bass/vocals), and Stella Mozgawa (drums).

Little Dragon at The Cave

2011-01-17T00:18:00.000-08:00

Who would have thought that a small college venue like The Cave in Northfield MN would be such a great cozy setting for one of my favorite voices in electro-pop music Yukimi Nagano. Her band Little Dragon delivered a short but sweet set of songs that are now classic in my collection and even played a couple of new unreleased tunes. Yukimi's voice is as soulful as anyone's in pop music today and was awarded with some mainstream recognition by being included in Gorillaz's album Plastic Beach.

Here's a little video I shot that night and it includes clips from the songs Feather, Looking Glass, and a new unreleased song.

Mr. Ryan Olson featured in Making Music

2010-12-10T01:21:00.000-08:00

Last night's guest was none other than Mr. Gayngs mastermind Ryan Olson. Marijuana Death Squads played a couple short sets. Doomtree Blowout 6 unofficial preparty.

This Friday Doomtree Blowout & EXTRA LARGE!

2010-12-07T16:35:00.000-08:00

Looking forward to this Friday's Doomtree blowout VI. Featuring many of our local rap scene's best: P.O.S., Dessa, Cecil Otter, Lazebeak, Paper Tiger, Mike Mictlan, Sims. This show has become kind of a holiday tradition at First Avenue's mainroom. Be there! Tickets are selling fast.

Also this Friday you don't want to miss one of the best dance nights in the city, EXTRA LARGE is a monthly party put together by DJ Mike 2600 at First Avenue's record room. Check out the Soundcloud Mix by @Mike2600.

EXTRA LARGE II by Mike 2600

TAME IMPALA ! ! ! from Australia with love.

2010-11-05T22:51:00.000-07:00

Psych-groovy rock beast from the land down under Tame Impala is visiting the twin cities and I can not be any more excited to get a taste of their sonic explorations into the human psyche. Their album Innespeaker takes us through a trip in the psychedelic calmness of a Pink Floyd album with the bravado of a Zepellin tune...awesome vocals and guitar arrangements make this band a MinneScene favorite.
They'll be playing the 7 St Entry @ First Avenue this Saturday November 27th with STARDEATH & THE WHITE DWARFS and KUROMA.

Yourstru.ly Presents: Tame Impala (1 of 2) from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

Yourstru.ly Presents: Tame Impala (2 of 2) from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

M.anifest's New Video!

2010-10-23T15:38:00.000-07:00

Ghanaian native and local Hip-Hop artist M.anifest released his new video for the song Coming To America. I love the fact that our beautiful city of Minneapolis acts as the backdrop to this great story told by the skilled MC.

Check out his website manifestmc.com and follow him on twitter @manifestive for more info on this rising start of the twin cities Hip-Hop scene.

New Gayngs video: The Last Prom On Earth

2010-10-20T17:33:00.000-07:00

The Last Prom On Earth live at First Avenue with Prince on the sidelines, jamming to the song but he never got on stage. It would have been an amazing moment for those attending who had no idea he was even in the building, but classy as he is someone heard him say "they don't need me up there" and he just let Gayngs do their thing and have their day.

Red Pens CD Release Show

2010-10-20T00:25:00.000-07:00

One of the new faces in Minneapolis indie punk rock scene RED PENS will be releasing their new CD "LIMITATIONS" a 6 song EP on November 2nd, 2010.
Howard W. Hamilton's raw distorted guitar sounds and melodic voice are a great compliment to Laura F. Bennet's complex and colorful drumming. This band delivers sound so big you wouldn't expect it from a two piece band.

Saturday, November 6
7th Street Entry / 9:00 pm / 18+

Opening the show will be ZOMBIE SEASON and FAUNA

Here's the Album info:

Limitations EP

1. limitations

2. good luck charm

3. far off

4. taco cha cha

5. i want more more

6. melted filmstrip

Gorillaz @ Target Center this sunday!

2010-10-15T11:41:00.000-07:00

Gorillaz the cartoon musical project created in 1998 by British musician Damon Albarn and British cartoonist Jamie Hewlett is coming to town to play The Target Center this Sunday, October 17th, 2010.

The touring band, which includes members of The Clash Paul Simonon and Mick Jones will also feature some of the artists found on Plastic Beach, their third studio album. Among them Snoop Dogg, Lou Reed, Mos Def, Bobby Womack, Gruff Rhys, Mark E. Smith, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Kano, Bashy, De La Soul, Little Dragon, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, sinfonia ViVA, and The Lebanese National Orchestra for Oriental Arabic Music.

Opening for them will be Pharrel's band N.E.R.D.

PRINCE winter tour announcement!

2010-10-15T11:03:00.000-07:00

His MPLS highness the one and only Prince, has announced a series of shows where he'll be the master of ceremonies. The press conference was held at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem NY. As with any and all things Prince related very few details were released other than the artists featured on the string of shows set to start "on a purple day in December of the year 2010."
The list of acts include Janelle Monae, the legendary Maceo Parker, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding and Graham Central Station.

Here's a little clip of the press conference from The New York Post

Caribou live @ First Avenue!

2010-09-22T16:23:00.000-07:00

I've been looking really forward to seeing Caribou perform. I've heard nothing but good things about their live show and First Avenue's mainroom has the great sound system that any electronic show deserves. Canadian born Daniel Snaith fronts the band and produces all of the music. He has assembled a live band with Ryan Smith, Brad Weber, & John Schmersal.

The album "Swim" is one of our favorite releases of the year and was featured on our Summer 2010 Mixtape.

Here's Odessa (Swim)

and a live rendition of Odessa @ Reading Festival 2010

FOALS live at The Entry! [Thu Sept 22nd]

2010-09-22T16:00:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite indie rock bands out of Oxford, UK will be bringing their five piece dance-punk, math rock, post-punk & techno sound to the Entry @ First Avenue. I'm really looking forward to this show. Their two albums "Antidotes" and "Total Life Forever" are really imaginative, hard to chategorize and fall into the not too serious prog-party records. If you've never heard of them I recommend you come check them out and buy their albums afterwards. I'll leave you with a couple of videos.

Electric Bloom (Antidotes)

Spanish Sahara (Total Life Forever)

Retribution Gospel Choir @ Triple Rock

2010-09-22T15:45:00.000-07:00

Retribution Gospel Choir will be performing live this Thursday September 23rd at The Triple Rock.
One of my favorite local rock bands. Alan Sparhawk on guitar and vocals, Steve Garrington on bass and Eric Pollard on drums and vocals. I love Alan's guitar sound and mastery paired with his amazing vocals and unique style...really enjoy his trance-like state when he's deep in song.
Definitely a show all local indie rock fans will enjoy!

Here's a video from a recent performance released by subpop records.

LOOKBOOK - RIP

2010-09-21T00:51:00.000-07:00

Definitely saddened by the end of Maggie Morrison and Grant Cutler's collaboration Lookbook. Just wanted to share some of my favorite videos from one of my favorite bands from MPLS.
I really love their first LP release Wild At Heart [buy here], by far some of the best dance songs from any band in the local scene. I was looking forward to some of the reworked and new unreleased songs that they had started to perform live.

We live in times where those who blink miss a whole lot. I hope you were there when they were creating beautiful moments...I'm looking forward to what the future holds for Maggie & Grant.

..."and in the end, its never wrong

because who you love is where you are

i cut it close to let it out

my heart is full of this rage and this fear of doubt

over and over

these lovers they quarrel

you sink 'til you swim

it gets weaker with torture"

(Lyrics from: Over And Over)

The Only Ones [live at 89.3 The Current Studios]

True To Form [live at Sauce 12/4/09]

New Muja Messiah album The M16's drops Sept 14th 2010!

2010-09-10T01:41:00.000-07:00

Really impressed by the new production from Minneapolis rapper Muja Messiah. His new album The M16's (Black Corners) will be released next Tuesday and it's currently available for pre-order at Fifth Element online store.

This album is packed full of awesome tracks that follow up his Mpls Masacre Vol. 1. Muja is definitely one of our favorite local rappers and one of the fresh and innovative faces of the MPLS rap scene. Look out for collaborations with Maria Isa (Sota Rico), P.O.S. (Rhymesayers/Doomtree), M.anifest, and more.

Here's the Official "Gary Coleman" by Muja Messiah Directed by Hi Def Photo Prod. by Benzilla from Didier Mbilizi on Vimeo.

RATATAT @ First Avenue 9/11/10

2010-09-07T23:03:00.000-07:00

Ratatat the group formed by guitarist Mike Stroud and synthesizer, bass player, and producer Evan Mast will perform this saturday at First Avenue. LP4 their latest release is an amazing album, full of the sounds that make this Brooklyn based duo so unique and distinct. Definitely one of our favorite albums of the year (featured on our Summer of 2010 Mixtape)

Drugs - Video

Party With Children - Video

M.O.'s Summer of 2010 Mixtape - Download

2010-07-30T09:41:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to share with you all my new mixtape featuring tracks by some of the artists on constant rotation in my personal playlist. A perfect soundtrack to a very hot summer of lake beaches and biking in MPLS. Lots of electronic music, great beats and rhymes, indie rock, hip-hop, and everything in between including a remix of a gem of a song by Gil Scott-Heron. Here's the full playlist:

Download here!

The Dead Weather plays First Avenue!

2010-07-27T14:45:00.000-07:00

Jack White, Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita, and Jack Lawrence bring us The Dead Weather
They'll be playing a soldout show in the town's best venue First Avenue Wednesday July 28th.

Here's a cool video for the track "Treat Me Like Your Mother"

/\/\ /\ Y /\

2010-07-07T01:09:00.000-07:00

The new album by M.I.A. coded /\/\/\Y/\ is streaming for free at her MySpace page.

It is definitely difficult to classify and not easy to digest on a first listen but there's a couple of gems that you'll enjoy from the get go...check it out here.

image © http://miauk.com/

Sarah White and DJ Don Cuco need love!

2010-07-01T19:31:00.000-07:00

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Rock the Garden 2010!

2010-06-16T00:10:00.000-07:00

Here's a new video by MGMT the headliners for this year's Walkert Art Center Rock The Garden. See you all saturday!

The Current's own DJ Mary Lucia and the Walker's Philip Bither just announced the four bands that will be playing in this year's concert at the Walker Art center's lawn on Saturday, June 19, 2010.
Retribution Gospel Choir will open the show and will represent the local music scene, followed by Chicago's OK GO a band widely known for their inventive and entertaining videos. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings are definitely one of the most exciting bands to see live. Their contagious gospel, soul, and funk sound is definitely attracting a new generation back to these forgotten genres...and last but not least 'The Management' aka MGMT will headline the show. Their new album Congratulations has sparked a lot of debate between die-hard fans, bloggers, haters, and new listeners alike by simply being more experimental and not a box full of radio hits like its predecessor Oracular Spectacular.

Get your tickets here for this year's concert.

Here's a little bomb Minneapolis!!!
A little birdie told me that this is this year's ROCK THE GARDEN lineup...shhh

Retribution Gospel Choir

OK GO

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

and MGMT headlining!

Soundset 2010 is here!

2010-05-28T13:55:00.000-07:00

The Rhymesayers crew's biggest party is here and this year's line-up features Method Man & Redman with the best midwest Hip-Hop acts and usual headlining suspects Atmosphere.

Buy tickets here!

Sarah White: Fade Remixed

2010-05-18T07:43:00.000-07:00

Minneapolis artist Sarah White recently released a remix collection of her track Fade that Includes the original DJ Don Cuco produced track, as well as many collaborations with artists like Busy, J Todd, Basil & Zaphryn and Venezuelan dubstep producer Sonotech.
Download the whole EP for free at http://sarahwhite.bandcamp.com/

<a href="http://sarahwhite.bandcamp.com/track/fade-sonotech-remix">FADE: Sonotech Remix by Sarah White</a>

<a href="http://sarahwhite.bandcamp.com/track/fade-original-by-dj-don-cuco">FADE (Original) by Dj Don Cuco by Sarah White</a>

GAYNGS VIDEO "CRY"...and The Last Prom On Earth!

2010-05-04T11:22:00.000-07:00

Check out this great face morphing video for the song "Cry" off of Relayted the debut album of the megagroup Gayngs. Look closely chances are you'll recognize some of your friends and local musicians in it.

The band started by Ryan Olson & Solid Gold members Zack Coulter and Adam Hurlburt, drew the attention of many artists from the midwest and beyond.

jagjaguwar: "From the moment anyone heard Olson, Coulter, and Hurlburt's rough version of their first composition "The Gaudy Side of Town," they wanted in on it. To most of the players involved, this genre of music was quite foreign yet entirely familiar. Olson knew this, and began calling upon an eclectic cast of contributors whom he thought would share his vision, and relish in the idea of exploring uncharted musical territory within them. The first people to join the cause were North Carolina's Megafaun (Joe Westerlund, Brad Cook, Phil Cook), and with them came Ivan Howard (The Rosebuds), and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and Mike Noyce. By mid-2009 the studio sessions were becoming more and more frequent, bouncing back and forth between April Base and Olson's bedroom. In Minneapolis, Olson brought in Rhymesayers rapper P.O.S and his fellow Doomtree artist Dessa, psych-rockers Jake Luck and Nick Ryan (Leisure Birds), song-birds Channy Moon-Casselle and Katy Morley, jazz-saxophonist Michael Lewis (Happy Apple, Andrew Bird), retro-pop duo Maggie Morrison and Grant Cutler (Lookbook), and slide-guitarist Shön Troth (Solid Gold)."

Don't forget to buy your tickets HERE for the Last Prom On Earth show at First Avenue on May 14th 2010 and remember to dress up in your best attire for this awesome last prom...it's gonna be of epic proportions!

GAYNGS

New M.I.A. video [directed by Romain-Gavras]

2010-04-30T10:01:00.000-07:00

It's always refreshing when a pair of geniuses in their crafts collaborate to bring something as mind-blowing and thought provoking as this new M.I.A. video for her new single Born Free. Buy the song from iTunes here.

Here's the song lyrics:

Whooo!
Yeah man made powers
Stood like a tower higher and higher hello
And the higher you go you feel lower, oh
I was close to the end staying undercover
Staying undercover
With a nose to the ground I found my sound

Got myself an interview tomorrow
I got myself a jacket for a dolla

And the car doesn't work so I'm stuck here
Yeah I don't wanna live for tomorrow
I push my life today
I throw this in your face when I see ya
I got something to say
I throw this shit in your face when I see ya
Cause I got something to say

I was born free (born free)
I was born free (born free)
(bo-bo-born free ....)

You could try to find ways to be happier
You might end up somewhere in Ethiopia
You can think big with your idea
You ain't never gonna find utopia
Take a bite out of life make it snappier yeah
Ordinary gon super trippyer

So I check sh!t cause I'm lippyer
And split a cheque like slovakia

Yeah I don't wanna live for tomorrow
I push my life today
I throw this in your face when I see you
I got something to say
I throw this sh!t in your face when I see you
Cause I got something to say

I was born free (born free)
I was born free (born free)
I was born free (born free)
(bo-bo-born free ....)
Ooooh

I don't wanna talk about money, 'cause I got it
And I don't wanna talk about hoochies, 'cause I been it
And I don't wanna be that fake?, but you can do it
And imitators, yeah, speak it

Oh Lord? whoever you are, yeah come out wherever you are
Oh Lord? whoever you are, yeah come out wherever you are
And tell em!

Born free (born free)
I was born free (born free)
I was born free (born free)
(bo-bo-born free ....)

SOLID GOLD [Fund Raiser @ 7th St Entry]

2010-04-18T22:00:00.000-07:00

Come help Solid Gold raise some funds to pay for the gear that was stolen recently while on a tour of the east coast. Brooklyn I'm not proud of you (The gear was stolen out of their van just outside of a venue they were supposed to play at) making the band have "The mopiest ride back home" according to Adam Hurlburt the band's bass player.
It's for a good cause and only $10 so let's pack that venue and support our local favorites. Buy tickets here.

I'm really digging the song One In A Million, from Solid Gold's new EP "Synchronize" [buy it here] It's a perfect example of the sound Solid Gold has been able to craft & it defines the new IndieRock sound of Mpls.
One In A Million by solidgoldband

MAJOR LAZER & Rusko play First Avenue 4/11/10

2010-04-05T14:04:00.000-07:00

The man turned justice warrior, enforcing pain on zombies while making booty-shaking tunes is in Minneapolis for the first time. Major Lazer, Diplo and Switch's altered ego whose debut album Guns don't kill people lazers do! is available now and was featured in our Best of 2009 Mixtape with the song 'Hold The Line' will be throwing it all down at First Avenue. Please refrain from dressing like a zombie or a vampire unless you want to be a target for his lazer gun for an arm. Come ready to dance party people!
Brittish Dubstep king Rusko will be opening the show.

Here's a little taste of the live show!

Pon De Floor!

Major Lazer "Pon De Floor" from Eric Wareheim on Vimeo.

Check out this new video for the song Keep It Going Louder.

Peter Gabriel and Bon Iver "scratch each other's back" [New Release]

2010-03-30T14:55:00.000-07:00

When I first heard about Peter Gabriel covering Bon Iver's hit Flume I thought that only a genius of that magnitude could bring a fresh take on that song and I wasn't disappointed when I first heard his rendition a few months ago. Love the simple piano arrangement, very minimalist orchestrations and Gabriel's voice so spot on.

Bon Iver's cover of 'Come Talk To Me' just released [buy here] is a great take on an all-time classic. Crafted very masterfully and given the indie folk signature from the band and amazing vocals by Justin Vernon.

Here's a video of the project with an interview of Justin Vernon done by Peter Gabriel's Daughter in Eau Claire, WI.

Watch Peter Gabriel talk about his live shows while the orchestra rehearses "Flume" By Bon Iver in the background!

FLYING LOTUS & KODE9 Live in MPLS!

2010-03-29T23:42:00.000-07:00

Flying Lotus my favorite electronic music producer, Thom Yorke collaborator, and definitely the "Jimmy Hendrix of this generation" (According to BBC's Mary Anne Hobbs) is coming to play Minneapolis at The Loft - Barfly on Saturday April 3rd 2010.

He is definitely at the forefront of electronic music these days having already produced a vast amount of solo works and collaborations with other artist as part of the California based Braifeeder crew. His sound is hard to describe but he definitely taps into that universal out of space shit your ears have never been trained to experience and mixes it seamlessly with Hip-Hop beats, great guest voices, and jazzy bass lines. Needless to say, this show you must experience!

Here's a little clip about the man behind the project [including a bit about his aunt Jazz Legend Alice Coltrane] on XLR8R TV.

Check out this new song from the upcoming Cosmogramma featuring vocals by Thom Yorke.

Flying Lotus - …And The World Laughs With You (feat. Thom Yorke) (2010)

For info on Kode9 go to myspace.com/kode9

Here's a little lo-fi video from the live set at The Loft...

DJ VADIM & BASSNECTAR @ Varsity Theater 4/1/10

2010-03-29T22:42:00.000-07:00

My man DJ Vadim and The Electric Band will be visiting The Twin Cities again for their 2010 US tour. This time he'll be sharing the stage with none other than Bassnectar one of the best electronic music DJ's out of San Francisco, CA. This is a sold out show!!! so if you want to get in ask me nicely and I'll see what I can do ;-)

Listen to a preview of Bassnectar's new album TIMESTRETCH here:

Passion Pit Plays First Avenue [Sunday April 4th 2010]

2010-03-28T23:53:00.000-07:00

Passion Pit the electronic band from Cambridge MA will be playing a sold-out show at First Avenue this Sunday.
Here's a video for their radio hit The Reeling from their debut album 'Manners'.

New Gil Scott-Heron Album! [show update]

2010-03-23T12:00:00.000-07:00

Gil Scott-Heron's show was rescheduled! He will be performing at 7pm and 930pm at The Dakota Jazz Club on Wednesday April 14th 2010.

Really Impressed with I'm New Here the new record by Gil Scott-Heron recently released by XL. Listen to the whole album here!

The revolution will not be televised!

Watch his awesome new video [Video directed by Coodie & Chike and Michael Sterling Eaton]

Gil Scott-Heron - "Me And The Devil"

M.O.'s Best Of 2009 Mixtape

2010-03-03T18:59:00.000-08:00

Here's DJ M.O.'s soundtrack to 2009. A collection of sounds from all genres and styles with original songs and remixes that defined the end of a decade.
The mix starts with a mellow and ambient-esque amalgam of new artists and it builds into a crescendo of Dance/Pop tunes ending in a World Beat/Hip-Hop set unifying old and new school.

M.O. Best Of 2009 Mixtape

Here's the song list:
1. A New - Little Dragon
2. Do the Joy - Air
3. Sky Might Fall - Kid Cudi
4. Marty And Sonietta - Phaseone
5. C-Train - Sarah White
6. Island, Is - Volcano Choir
7. 1517 - The Whitest Boy Alive
8. Enter Galactic - Kid Cudi
9. Feather - Little Dragon
10. So Light Is Her Footfall - Air
11. Sort Of Revolution - Fink
12. Seven - Fever Ray
13. The Process - Megafaun
14. Can't Help But Smiling - Devendra Banhart
15. Crying Lightning - Arctic Monkeys
16. Molalatladi - BLK JKS
17. Amarillion - Datarock
18. Over Me - Digitata
19. The Reeling - Passion Pit
20. One In A Million - Data
21. Soldier (feat. Santigold) - N.E.R.D.
22. Money (feat. David Byrne, Chuck D, Ras congo, Seu Jorge, Z-Trip) - N.A.S.A
23. Rain Dance (feat. M.I.A.) - The Very Best
24. Soldier (feat. Big Red, 5Nizza) - DJ Vadim
25. Hold the Line (feat. Mr. Lex, Santigold) - Major Lazer
26. T.I.A (Remix ft. Afrikan Boy) - K'naan
27. What We Talkin' About (feat. Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun) - Jay-Z
28. Back Again - Reflection Eternal
29. Reality Check (feat. Black Thought) - J Dilla
30. Back To Daylight (Ft. Ashley Slater) - Dub Pistols
31. Casa Bey - Mos Def
32. Holy Are You - Rakim

You can also download the mix here!
M.O. Best Of 2009 Mixtape

Retribution Gospel Choir @ Triple Rock Sat. Feb 20th

2010-02-19T14:03:00.001-08:00

I'm really looking forward to this sold out show from the Duluth based rock trio at one of my favorite local venues TheTripleRock.

From http://www.retributiongospelchoir.com/

Retribution Gospel Choir is a rock trio founded in 2007. The group features Alan Sparhawk on guitar and vocals, Steve Garrington on bass and Eric Pollard on drums and vocals. Alan also fronts the band Low with his wife, Mimi Parker, and Steve also plays bass in Low.

This is the video for my favorite song "Hide It Away" from the new album simply titled 2. Alan Sparhawk is truly as innovative as a rock guitarist can be and his rhythm section is comprised of a couple of virtuosos in their own right.

DJ Don Cuco's new Favela Funk Remix

2010-02-04T22:53:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to share a new mix by Brooklyn via Minnesota DJ Don Cuco. As we approach Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, get in the spirit of this magical celebration with this collection of raw diggs all over the Brazilian inspired musical spectrum, from favela chic to favela funk!

Photo by Sarah White
Check out DJ Don Cuco on Myspace http://www.myspace.com/djdoncuco

FAVELA FUNK SAMPLER

DJ DON CUCO

A Benefit Concert For Haiti! Feb. 6th, 2010

2010-01-24T14:38:00.000-08:00

Great show for an awesome cause at First Avenue featuring some hip local bands, MinneScene favorite Solid Gold with Mark Mallman, Zoo Animal, Peter Wolf Crier, and DJing the night Jimmy 2 Times and Mike 2600!
All proceeds donated to the Red Cross Haiti relief & development fund & Architecture for Humanity.

Gimme Shelter: A Benefit for Haiti Promo from Anthem Heart A/V on Vimeo.

One In A Million by solidgoldband

End of the year 2009 Mashed Up!

2009-12-27T14:39:00.000-08:00

Here are some interesting mash-ups that kinda wrap up the year 2009 in pop music. Check out the STEREOGUM blog for more!

SAUL WILLIAMS aka NIGGY TARDUST @ Varsity Theater 10/25/09

2009-10-13T13:19:00.000-07:00

My favorite poet turned afropunk star! Saul Williams is in town. Opening for him is local band No Bird Sing.
Check out this rendition of Convict Colony by Saul at the AFROPUNK festival in NYC!

Find more videos like this on Afro-punk

P . O . S . SHOW @ FIRST AVENUE 10/24/09

2009-10-12T11:22:00.000-07:00

Mr. P.O.S. will bring his road show home on October 24th. Get your tickets now as this show will probably sell out...Buy them at First Avenue and Electric Fetus.
P.O.S. latest album "Never Better" is packed full of great beats & relevant lyrics. I'm looking forward to seeing him perform a lot of the songs in his already extensive catalog.
Read the story from Rhymesayers here.

Here are some clips from his new album NEVER BETTER.

THE ARCTIC MONKEYS!

2009-09-25T13:53:00.000-07:00

Tonite at First Avenue.
One of the best releases of 2009 "Humbug" a very mature effort by these kids. Awesome guitars throughout.

My photos of the nite can be seen here! ArcticMonkeys.com
Really good show at the Ave, they played some songs from every record and most of the new album which sounds great live!

T H E . M A R S . V O L T A ! ! ! @ 1st Ave 9/10/09

2009-08-13T11:17:00.000-07:00

Image from http://aworan.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/8-minutes-with-the-mars-volta/

Back in the twin cities and this time playing my favorite venue First Avenue The Mars Volta, Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez day job comes back with their amalgam of eclectic, brain washing, ear bleeding sound.
This is the best progressive rock band in the M.F. world.
I have seen them live four times now and every show has been a different experience...as Zack de la Rocha once put it: "this band is not worried about creating hits, but creating moments" and on Thursday September 10th 2009 we will be gifted one of those amazing moments. Be there!!!

TEFLON

Since We've Been Wrong

DJ VADIM <><> @ Cabooze <><> Saturday June 20th 2009

2009-05-20T17:08:00.000-07:00

Dj Vadim brings his soundsystem to the twin cities this June! Come party at The Cabooze and chill with the man afterwards at the "secret" invite only after party...
Vadim comes with his crates full of hip hop, soul, reggae and electronica. His new album "U Can't Lurn Imaginashun" is out everywhere. Buy it here and/or here

BUY TICKETS HERE!

For more info and to listen to his album go to his website DJVADIM.COM

THE KILLS AT FIRST AVENUE (MAY 11TH 2009)

2009-05-12T13:34:00.000-07:00

THE KILLS
One of the best shows in Minneapolis this year. What an amazing rock duo! Really putting The White Stripes to shame...
Vocalist/Guitarist Alison Mosshart and Guitarist/Vocalist Jamie Hince put on an amazing show at first avenue last nite. Their new album "Midnight Boom" is definitely full of distorted guitars and sexy rock songs!

Tarace Boulba (an artist collective from Paris)

2009-05-12T13:30:00.000-07:00

http://us.taraceboulba.com/
Great live show by this 25 piece band (500+ artist collective) from Paris at Lake Calhoun on Monday May 11th. Check out this little youtube clip of them playing at a music festival in 2009.

The Sounds @ Varsity Theater

2009-05-12T13:00:00.000-07:00

Great show by this punk band from Sweden at Varsity theater on May 8th 2009. Great pop rock songs reminiscing of the 80's. Jake Rudh and Hey Champ opening.

Hey Champ - Cold Dust Girl

The F@cking Eagles of Death Metal! Nov 8th 2008 @ Fine Line

2008-11-04T00:02:00.001-08:00

Nothing better to take in the first big snow storm than a hot show by the Eagles of Death Metal!
@ fine line Saturday Nov. 8th 2008

Great in-store performance at the electric fetus earlier in the day!

MGMT and Beck at Roy Wilkins SEPTEMBER 30TH

2008-09-15T18:13:00.000-07:00

The Management and Beck, what a great bill...Oracular Spectacular is one of the best albums of 2008! Dig it...

CUT COPY @ Fine Line [Sept 16th 2008]

2008-09-07T08:54:00.000-07:00

Aussie Band Cut Copy comes to town to play the Fine Line with The Presets and Kordan.
This band is fun shit!!!

Click here to download a great remix of "Hearts On Fire" by Midnight Juggernauts.

M.O.

CSS AND GO TEAM PLAY FIRST AVE JULY 30TH!

2008-07-22T18:09:00.000-07:00

Sexy Brazilian band Cansei de Ser Sexy comes to Minneapolis to play our favorite venue. British Go team supporting...
http://www.myspace.com/canseidesersexy
Left Behind

New Video by Justice

2008-06-19T20:13:00.000-07:00

justice stress (official video)
by 75_prod

M.I.A. is back!!!

2008-05-09T15:52:00.000-07:00

M.I.A. is back to the twin cities this Tuesday May 13th. Her shows are vibrant both visually and musically so get your asses out there!
She'll be playing at MYTH
TUESDAY, May 13
Doors @ 6:30pm

M.I.A.
With special guest Egyptian Lover
All Ages Event
$23 ADV, $25 D.O.S. (GA)

THE MARS VOLTA!!!

2008-03-14T17:09:00.000-07:00

The most intense/in-your-face/loud progressive band in the world visits Minnesota again. Monday April 21st at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
This show you don't wanna miss, if only for the "what the f*ck did just happen here tonite?" that usually follows a Mars Volta show.
I've seen them 3 times now and it's always a completely new experience.
The new album is great. Pick it up here...

VIDEO FOR GOLIATH!

Here's their new video...ABERINKULA

FEB 22: Mix Master Mike @ EPIC

2008-02-05T22:56:00.001-08:00

The Master who cuts faster will be in town on February 22nd at Epic [110 N 5t St MPLS]
Another great sow for fans of Turntablism!
buy tickets HERE

Feb. 7: Black Blondie + Maria Isa + The Brass Messengers

2008-02-03T09:57:00.000-08:00

BLACK BLONDIE
Maria Isa [with full band]
The Brass Messengers
DJ Shannon Blowtorch

Thursday, February 7, 2008
9pm
$6
21+
Pi Bar
2532 25th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
(In the heart of the Seward neighborhood)

Thursday, February 7th, the women of Black Blondie and Pi Bar bring to you a night of music in the spirit of Carnival celebrating Pan-African, Caribbean, Balkan and American rhythmic musical roots with performances by the Brass Messengers, Maria Isa with full band, and Black Blondie. DJ Shannon Blowtorch former dancer for local glam metal band All The Pretty Horses, will be spinning between bands.

The Brass Messengers, a massive, rowdy brass band play everything from gypsy brass styles of Eastern Europe, Music of the New Orleans Dixie Delta, their take on American country music, Latin American dance rhythms and Afro-Pop. You won't know whether you've stumbled into the French Quarter or you've just stepped off the train in Eastern Europe but somehow the kilt-adorning sousaphonist may just snap you back into the dancefloor called reality.

Maria Isa, spitting fiery "Spanglish" rhymes and melodies will be backed by her full band entourage. Maria Isa and her band seamlessly blend hip-hop,dancehall and reggaeton feels with traditional Bomba percussion and dance breaks. Born to Nuyorican parents, and raised in St. Paul's West Side, this local revolutionary goddess keeps her culture alive.

Minneapolis based Black Blondie is a band in the purest sense of the word: the tightly knit four-piece unit collectively writes and performs all of their music. Black Blondie's daring frontwoman, Samahra, has the attitude and charisma of a punk rock diva. She has a voice that would serve any American Idol three times over but lyrics that shock with wit and intellect. You may be reminded of the poetic confessions of a Midwestern emo boy who makes you wanna rip your heart out and cradle it in your hand, but in the next minute she will inspire you to put on your hot pink stilettos, party the night away at a grungy D.C. go-go club, and sign a check to the World Wildlife Fund with a quill tipped pen. Bass player, Liz Draper, plays her upright and electric basses as effortlessly as any conservatory bred musician would, yet still sounds like a dirty hip hop sample. Kahlil Brewington's drums lock in as one with the bass and are laced with sophisticated dub and dancehall stylings. Tasha Baron attacks percussive Afrobeat organ lines and plays keyboard atmospheres reminiscent of the Sun Ra Arkestra. Samahra's vocals intermingle enigmatically with this striking and raw musical environment. Black Blondie's live show, distinctive song writing and innovative musical style has found them sharing the stage with The Roots, Jill Scott, Amy Winehouse, Meshell Ndgeocello, The Coup and J*Davey.

XOXO,
BB

Contact Tasha Baron at: iloveblackblondie@gmail.com / 612.325.0665 / myspace.com/blackblondiemusic

DJ SHADOW AND CUT CHEMIST (FEB 4th @ 1st Ave)

2008-02-02T14:41:00.000-08:00

The art: Turntablism!
A show you don't wanna miss!

END OF YEAR REGGAE SMOKE OUT!

2007-12-24T12:51:00.000-08:00

FIRST AVENUE YEAR END PARTY
The VIP Room door 8:00 PM / 21+
The One Love Movement: End of the year Reggae Smoke Out!
Hosted by DJ Verb X & specials guests to be announced
$5.00 advance
$15.00 door

Main Room door 8:00 PM / 18+
Radio K & The Onion presents..SOLID GOLD NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION
a FREE Champagne Toast!!!
A PERFORMANCE BY GUERILLA ARTFARE- A MIDNIGHT DANCE WITH ROLLER SKATES
Drink specials!
$5.00 advance
$15.00 door

The Entry door 9:00 PM / 21+
NEW YEAR’S EVE with BROTHER ALI
featuring BK ONE and TOKI WRIGHT
$18.00 advance
$20.00 door

MADLIB - PEANUT BUTTER WOLF - PERCEE P - KARRIEM RIGGINS - GUILTY SIMPSON

2007-11-25T14:37:00.000-08:00

This Thursday at Foundation. $20/doors at 10pm.
Madlib (Mind Altering Demented Lessons In Beats) (born Otis Jackson Jr. on October 24, 1973 in Oxnard, California, United States) is a California-based DJ, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, and music producer. Known under a plethora of pseudonyms, he is one of the most prolific and critically acclaimed hip hop producers of the 2000s and has collaborated with myriad hip hop artists, including The Alkaholiks, De La Soul, Ghostface Killah, Talib Kweli, MF DOOM (as Madvillain) and the late J Dilla (as Jaylib). [wikipedia]

Naomi Klein coming to Minneapolis - December 5, 2007

2007-11-20T20:19:00.001-08:00

Check out Naomi Klein presenting her new book "Shock Doctrine - The Rise of Disaster Capitalism"

More here:

http://www.naomiklein.org/shock-doctrine

Where/When:

December 5, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
2100 North Snelling Ave
Roseville, MN 55113

M.I.A. in Minneapolis @ First Avenue 11/20 [SOLD OUT]

2007-11-16T11:46:00.000-08:00

M.I.A. will be in town on November 20th at First Avenue. Her sound is a blend of grime, hip-hop, ragga, dancehall and electro. Just the kind of multicultural sound this town is thirsty for. Make sure to get your tickets early and pack that place. Get ready to move!

M.I.A. on MySpace

Sharon Jones And The Dap Kings coming to Minne Nov. 16 - First Ave

2007-11-13T12:10:00.000-08:00

Highly recommended Brooklyn based - Sharon Jones coming to Minneapolis on November 16 at First Ave. Last time I saw her - she literally blew the roof off of the 400 Bar - get your tickets and get on down!

More on Sharon here.

Black Blondie with Meshell Ndegeocello [Nov 15th 2007]

2007-11-09T10:00:00.000-08:00

Come support local trip-hop act Black Blondie as they open for Meshell Ndegeocello at the Fine Line. Meshell is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, bassist, and multi-instrumentalist. She has been hailed in the music press as a redeemer of soul music. Her music incorporates funk, soul, hip hop, reggae, R&B, rock, and jazz. She has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards. [wikipedia]

Lisa Lipinski Opening at Midway Contemporary Arts

2007-11-06T11:16:00.000-08:00

Lisa Lipinski Opening at Midway Contemporary Arts Tonight - November 10, 2007 7-10 PM

Great gallery - cool looking show

Lydia Lunch at SOOVac tonight - Wed. Nov 21.

2007-11-05T14:27:00.000-08:00

I guess she must be having turkey dinner with Lorie Barbero tomorrow or something? Sounds like a cool gig with one of the stars of the punk rock days.

Serenata Guayanesa @ El Nuevo Rodeo

2007-10-26T06:40:00.000-07:00

Serenata Guayanesa

Saludos a todos, Serenata Guayanesa estará
dando un recital en El Nuevo
Rodeo este domingo 28 de Octubre.

Serenata Guayanesa.

Vocal Quartet of Venezuelan Traditional Music.

Formed: 1971 in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela

Based: Caracas, Venezuela

Group Members:
Tenor Vocals, First Cuatro & Guitar: Miguel Angel Bosch
Contratenor Vocals & Percussion: Mauricio Castro
Baritone Vocals & Second Cuatro: Iván Pérez Rossi
Bass Vocals & Percussion: César Pérez Rossi.

Sunday October 28, 2007 6 pm - 8 pm. Free admission.
Address: El Nuevo Rodeo. 2709 E. Lake St. Minneapolis * 612-728-0101 Dinner available (delicious Latin American dishes)

3 KINGS SOUNDSYSTEM [Moved to Wednesdays]

2007-10-24T11:38:00.000-07:00

Come dance to reggae, roots, dub & dance hall every Wednesday at 9pm at the NOMAD WORLD PUB.

III KING SOUND SYSTEM on My Space.

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA

2007-10-19T19:32:00.000-07:00

In Minneapolis Saturday October 27th! Get your tickets here.
Afrika Bambaataa is a DJ and community leader from the South Bronx, who was instrumental in the early development of hip hop throughout the 1970s. Like the majority of the early pioneers in Hip-Hop, he is of African American descent. On September 27, 2007, he was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [wikipedia]

Walid Raad at Walker Art Center - Thursday Oct. 25

2007-10-17T13:42:00.000-07:00

Looks really interesting:

"Join artist Walid Raad for a performative lecture on his writing and visual art, which grapples with the representation of traumatic events of collective historical dimensions and the ways that film, video, and photography function as documents of physical and psychological violence. His recent work includes The Atlas Group (1989–2004), a project composed of audio, visual, and literary elements dealing with the contemporary history of Lebanon, particularly the Lebanese wars from 1975 to 1991. Raad teaches at Cooper Union in New York, and his pieces have been shown at documenta 11 in Kassel, Germany, the Venice Biennale, and the Whitney Biennial, among many others. Copresented by Mizna."

http://calendar.walkerart.org/event.wac?id=4016

Shelly Mosman's cool new photo site

2007-10-16T08:06:00.000-07:00

Our friend Shelly, a great Twin Cities / Minneapolis wedding photographer (as well as other subject matters) just pushed her cool new site live - check it out at www.photomoss.com

JUSTICE † in town!!!

2007-10-11T12:00:00.000-07:00

French duo Justice is coming to Minneapolis. They'll be playing Foundation on Tuesday October 16th! Buy tickets here!
Justice is the sound of a new generation. They didn't spend too much time in the "obscurity" of the Parisian club circle before hitting the world stage with the success of their D.A.N.C.E. Video now on MTV rotation. Their sound is fresh and inventive and always groundbreaking. Their debut album 'Cross' is a must have.

Justice on MySpace
This is what we can expect the show to be like...

Check out the video for D.A.N.C.E. below...

JUSTICE - D.A.N.C.E.
Uploaded by edbangerrecords

Nick and Eddies

2007-10-09T13:21:00.000-07:00

Opening up tonight down on Loring Park - beginning of an era. See you there.

Obento-ya in SE Minneapolis - great new japanese bistro

2007-10-09T06:24:00.000-07:00

We hit obento-ya on Como in SE Minneapolis for splendid Japanese food and even better service. A great new family run addition to the Minneapolis restaurant scene. Very highly recommended.

Brazilian Samba Goddess CéU - CANCELLED

2007-10-05T12:00:00.001-07:00

Sorry to announce that the Ceu show has been cancelled. Please check The Cedar's webpage.
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Be sure to catch the hottest Brazilian act around: CéU. She'll be playing The Cedar Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 PM. This show you won't wanna miss.
Listen to her album here! and find out about the new Brazilian sensation.

About CéU
Singer songwriter CéU is the epitome of malêmolencia, a beautiful and sexy 25 year old singer with a sophisticated, multi-layered sound. CéU is about innocence, beauty, putting a little rhythm and happiness into life, taking it easy, sunshine and, above all, malêmolencia.
With her first album launching late summer in the UK, CéU presents a modern, innovative and internationally appealing take on samba, at the meeting point between global urban sounds and the Afro-Brazilian tradition.
CéU on MySpace

Minnescene Calendar

2007-10-03T10:42:00.001-07:00

We have just added:

The Minnescene Calendar to the site, permanently located in the link list in the right column. If you have an event you would recommend we add to the canlendar, please email us.

KIOSK at Midway Center for Contemporary Arts

2007-09-09T21:49:00.001-07:00

Fantastic Show currently at the exceptional Midway Center for Contemporary Arts on the border of North and South East Minneapolis (east Hennepin at 5th Street). Highly recommended - be prepared to spend a couple hours if you love art, design and/or magazines.

"KIOSK: Modes of Multiplication is a nomadic exhibition of artist books, catalogs, periodicals, video and audio projects that has been continually growing as it has traveled over the past seven years. It currently comprises approximately 6,000 titles from roughly 400 independent publishers from around the world. The project provides a rich overview of activities within the rapidly expanding field of independent publishing activities from the past ten years. Consequently, it offers a broad perspective on the various models of dissemination and distribution of artistic ways of working in printed media and an idea of the diverse strategies, motivations and programs of the participating publishers’ projects."

more here:

http://www.midwayart.org/exhibitions/kiosk.html

Marissa Nadler and Paul Metzger

2007-09-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

at the 331 bar tonight Tuesday September 4. wow. what a cool little nieghborhood show!

check out marissa at: http://myspace.com/songsoftheend

and paul at: http://www.paulmetzger.net/

great sleeper show!

No End In Sight - Required Viewing

2007-08-29T11:33:00.000-07:00

No End In Sight movie web page

Every Minnesotan and American should be required to see this stunning documentary on Iraq and how the war was lost due to the Bush administration incompetence and hubris.

Catch it at the Edina Cinema

Maria Isa Shows...

2007-08-17T10:15:00.000-07:00

Come check out Maria Isa at The Cedar Aug 18th and listen to her hot new tracks from her new album "Split Personalities"... Reggaeton from St. Paul via Puerto Rico!
Visit her MySpace

List of upcoming shows...
Aug 17 2007 8:00pm INRADIO EVENT AT VARSITY
Aug 18 2007 8:00pm AfriFest
Aug 28 2007 3:00pm MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
Sep 7 2007 6:00pm Mears Park
Sep 14 2007 8:00pm FINE LINE CAFE
Sep 16 2007 6:00P Youth Venture’s Leadership Foundation

HELMET and THE MELVINS at Grumpys on Saturday, August 25 2007 ? !

2007-08-16T07:44:00.000-07:00

Wow. That is a gig not to be missed. I will be driving back from catching RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE at Alpine Valley - but will definitely be hitting the show when I get back to town. BOOM. Gonna be HEAVY.

MELVINS - HELMET - ZEBULON PIKE and more. Grumpy's Downtown - Saturday August 25, 2007

All the dirt on the HELMET show here

Minneapolis Picks

2007-08-07T14:02:00.000-07:00

cool new little blog called Minneapolis Picks

Some recent picks of my own:

BRASA - fantastic rotisserie chicken on East Hennepin

Cafe Ena - Awesome comida latina in South Minneapolis

and check out this great show at the Minnesota Center for Photography - excellent opening last weekend.

Sarah, Iza, and Rico's going away party!

2007-07-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

This Sunday July 29th, come check out a going away party and fund raiser for Sarah White and Rico Mendez (DJ Don Cuco).

Here's a list of events for the weekend long celebration!

Rythm Lab Event

2007-07-18T22:25:00.000-07:00

Tarik's and Rico's Rhythm Lab brings you a special event this Friday, July 20th at the Kitty Cat Klub located in Minneapolis. With performances from Rhymesayer’s Los Nativos, MC/Spoken Word artist Toki Wright, Reggae artist Pee-Wee Dread, and on the wheels of steel DJs Derrick Delite and Rhythm Lab’s Don Cuco.

MUSICAPOLIS 2007

2007-07-18T22:15:00.001-07:00

On July 21st, the Minnesota Center for Photography is collaborating with Juxtaposition Arts to combine the urban arts of hip-hop to create a real-time aerosol mural in MCP’s parking lot to celebrate north Minneapolis east and west of the Interstate.

FREE day-time activities will be from 1-5 p.m. Daytime activities will include hands-on interactive demonstrations from MCP, Northern Clay Center, Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Textile Center, zine artist J. Gerlach, Juxtaposition Arts, and hip-hop dance instruction with Mr. Worm. It will be held at MCP at 165 NE 13th St. Minneapolis, MN 55413

At 5 p.m. the $10 admission charge will begin for the live concert hosted by AQUAHAWK featuring acts:

Ace Bandage (3PM)
Millions Billions (4PM)
Digitata (5PM)
Sarah White (5:45PM)
Acebandage and Wordsmith (6:30PM)
Omaur Bliss (7:15PM)
Rotten Ron (8:00PM)
Kanser (8:30PM)
I Self Devine of Rhymesayers Entertainment (9:15PM).

Buy tickets @: MCP, The ALT, Electric Fetus, and Fifth Element.

www.myspace.com/musicapolis

Hype Machine

2007-07-17T11:29:00.000-07:00

A cool tool to stay whats going on - on the web around various music related topics... or do a quick check on a whatever band you might want to check out is:

Hypemachine

For example here is the Rage against the machine stream pulling mp3 links from across the web. Damn! - I am a instant fan.

Via David Spark via TWIT. Great stuff.