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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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The Soft Pack & Red Pens @ 7th St. Entry
September 26, 2009 – 4:24 pm | 2 Comments
The Soft Pack & Red Pens @ 7th St. Entry

The Soft Pack are a band who deftly walk the line between chaos and control, and Wednesday night they showed that their constant touring has allowed them to find a great mix between the two.

Wilco “Yankee Foxtrot Hotel” (Best of the Decade)
September 24, 2009 – 1:15 pm | No Comment
Wilco “Yankee Foxtrot Hotel” (Best of the Decade)

While the trials of tribulations of the disc have been sifted over endlessly, in the end it is Jeff Tweedy’s mesmerizing songs that make this such a timeless album.

The Libertines “Up The Bracket” (Best of the Decade)
September 23, 2009 – 4:24 pm | One Comment
The Libertines “Up The Bracket” (Best of the Decade)

Their second (and last) album contained their best song (“Can’t Stand Me Now”) but didn’t live up to the consistent rush of their debut record…

LCD Soundsystem “Losing My Edge” (Best of the Decade)
September 23, 2009 – 11:00 am | 3 Comments
LCD Soundsystem “Losing My Edge” (Best of the Decade)

“Losing My Edge” is as smart as it is snarky, and is wildly entertaining, even if it is throwing insult bombs at the very kids who were likely to listen to it most.

Brother Ali “Shadows on the Sun” (Best of the Decade)
September 22, 2009 – 9:43 am | No Comment
Brother Ali “Shadows on the Sun” (Best of the Decade)

With all of the talent in the Twin Cities much of the attention is focused around the Rhymesayers record label however, and there is one rapper—who in my book—was the flat out best rapper of the decade: Brother Ali.

Red Pens “Reasons” Review
September 19, 2009 – 12:00 am | 5 Comments
Red Pens “Reasons” Review

On Reasons Red Pens have proven themselves to be wise beyond their years, crafting an arresting album that transcends the local scene and positions them to be heard in the near future by a much bigger audience.

Culture Bully Asks: Does Pitchfork Suck?
September 18, 2009 – 2:47 pm | 21 Comments
Culture Bully Asks: Does Pitchfork Suck?

We know you read the site, so here is your chance to speak up: does Pitchfork Media suck?

Cass McCombs “The Executioner’s Song”
September 18, 2009 – 10:30 am | No Comment
Cass McCombs “The Executioner’s Song”

No matter how much it seems like Cass McCombs should be boxed in as a run of the mill singer/songwriter, he keeps proving time and time again how he is a uniquely talented voice in a genre that can often be stale and repetitive.

Grey Skies “New Leaf EP” Review
September 17, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
Grey Skies “New Leaf EP” Review

Even though they are working in a genre that isn’t my favorite, I think Grey Skies did a great job with their new EP and created a strong batch of songs that have them carving their own niche in the local scene.

Megafaun & Happy Apple @ Cedar Cultural Center
September 17, 2009 – 12:57 am | No Comment
Megafaun & Happy Apple @ Cedar Cultural Center

Photo and video coverage of Megafaun and Happy Apple at Minneapolis’ Cedar Cultural Center.

Japandroids @ Turf Club
September 17, 2009 – 12:25 am | 8 Comments
Japandroids @ Turf Club

Vancouver’s Japandroids headlined a great triple bill at the Turf Club in St. Paul late Sunday night (and early into Monday morning). Unfortunately, copious amounts of booze lead to the end of Japandroids set dissolving into a bit of a train wreck, marring what until then had been a great night of music.

Interview with Bradley Cook of Megafaun
September 15, 2009 – 10:33 am | No Comment
Interview with Bradley Cook of Megafaun

Due in part to their excellent sophomore album, Gather Form and Fly, Megafaun has seen an increasing level of recognition as the band continues to explore their rustic folk sound. Culture Bully’s Josh Keller recently caught up with the band to talk about their latest record, their previous stops in the Twin Cities and what they have planned for the rest of the year.