Balkan Beat Box

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Twin Cities:
— Bob Mould has signed on, in collaboration with journalist Michael Azerrad, to write an autobiography – set for release in the fall of 2010. This project is in addition to his second …

Lil Wayne “Got Money (09/13/2008)” (mp3)
Lil Wayne “Lollipop (09/13/2008)” (mp3)
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Music video for “Batcat” by Mogwai from the album “The Hawk Is Howling.”

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As Death Magnetic slowly begins, an interesting similarity arises between the introduction of “That Was Just Your Life” and that of Slayer’s “South of Heaven,” the first song from the second of the band’s albums …

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Kardinal Offishall feat. Akon “Dangerous (09/08/2008)” (mp3)
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El Guincho “Palmitos Park” (mp3)
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Bon Iver “Flume (09/08/2008)” (mp3)
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Recently Culture Bully’s Jon Behm caught up with local emcee M.anifest, discussing a variety of topics ranging from his native Ghana to hopeful collaborations to moving on from Minneapolis. The artist has a number …