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Dinosaur Jr. @ First Avenue
November 20, 2009 – 10:59 am | No Comment

The Amherst trio had towers of amps stacked up all over the stage, including one that was pointed directly towards front man J Mascis, in case his monitors weren’t providing him enough of his own guitar sound. And not having enough sound has never really been a problem for the group, and it certainly wasn’t on this evening as the band tore through a fiery 90 minute set that spanned the band’s entire career.

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Four Takes on Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter III”
June 17, 2008 – 10:30 am | One Comment

With ruminations of a platinum-selling first week Lil’ Wayne’s Tha Carter III may very well be the album that gives credence to his ongoing allegations that he is the best out there. His growl …

999 Eyes Freakshow at Big V’s
June 17, 2008 – 10:00 am | No Comment

99 Eyes Freakshow

The Last Shadow Puppets “Standing Next to Me” Video
June 17, 2008 – 12:01 am | No Comment

(Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia)
Also: (The Last Shadow Puppets on Later…with Jools Holland)

Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles @ Big V’s
June 16, 2008 – 7:00 pm | One Comment

Lucy Michelle

Lil Wayne, Music Writers and Trend-Hopping
June 16, 2008 – 9:55 am | 23 Comments

It’s impossible to talk about Lil’ Wayne the rapper without talking about Lil’ Wayne the phenomenon. A bit of history:
Right before the turn of the century, something interesting happened in the hip hop …

Around The Twin Cities (06/16/2008)
June 16, 2008 – 12:01 am | No Comment

7th St. Entry: 8:00 doors $12 18+
After four full-length albums, a plethora of singles and EP’s and a move to the Arts and Crafts label with their April release Kensington Heights, these art-punk rocking Canadians …

This Week in Mashups (06/15/2008)
June 15, 2008 – 11:24 am | No Comment

ToToM has released the third and final installment of his Nine Inch Nails-themed series, Bootleg is Resistance Volume III. Like its predecessors it offers some fantastic ideas and unique combinations; “The Beginning of Feeling …

Around The Twin Cities (06/15/2008)
June 15, 2008 – 12:01 am | No Comment

The Rock: 7:00 doors $25
Filter: (Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia)
Opiate For The Masses: (Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia)

Snoop Dogg feat. Everlast “My Medicine” Video
June 14, 2008 – 2:18 pm | 3 Comments

Official | MySpace | Wikipedia
Also: Snoop Dogg & Everlast Team For “My Medicine”

Around The Twin Cities (06/14/2008)
June 14, 2008 – 12:01 am | No Comment

Fine Line Music Cafe: 8:00 doors: $18 18+
Be Your Own PET: (Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia)
She Wants Revenge: (Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia)
The Virgins: (Official) (MySpace)
Switches: (Official) (MySpace)

Goldfrapp “Caravan Girl” Video
June 13, 2008 – 5:15 pm | 2 Comments

(Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia)
Also: (Goldfrapp on The Tonight Show)

Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings on Late Night
June 13, 2008 – 11:00 am | No Comment

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings “Let Them Knock (06/11/2008)” (mp3)
(Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia)
Also: (Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings “Tell Me” Video)