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THE HUB: Friday, December 5, 2008

Submitted by Chris DeLine on December 5, 2008 – 6:00 amOne Comment

Twin Cities News:
— Radio K posted a performance by School of Seven Bells from when they were recently in town, performing with M83.
School of Seven Bells “My Cabal (11/22/2008)” (mp3)
School of Seven Bells “White Elephant Coat (11/22/2008)” (mp3)
School of Seven Bells “Wired For Light (11/22/2008)” (mp3)
School of Seven Bells “Prince of Peace (11/22/2008)” (mp3)
— K also posted performances by Eulogies, Strangelights and Disappears.
Adam Jones (Tool) will be bartending soon at the Roseville Grumpys. The most requested drink of the night? “Hooker with a Penis.”
— In preparation for the Blowout @ First Ave, the Decider interviews Dessa.
— The Current captured a performance by Krista Detor.
— Prince dropped in on Q-Tip’s recent Las Vegas concert, strapping on a guitar during “Vivrant Thing.” Would have been a helluva lot cooler if he stayed on stage and took over Phife Dawg’s part on “Award Tour.” Just sayin’.
— City Pages profiles The New Standards.
The Alarmists are recording a new album.
Culture Bully’s current Facebook status: swimming in a sea of sadness. Don’t just toss it a life-vest – swim one over & set sail!

Local Concert Highlights:
Kid Dakota & Claw Like Things, Action Versus Action & Mines @ 400 Bar
Kid Dakota: Official | MySpace | Wikipedia
Kid Dakota “10,000 Lakes” (mp3)
Claw Like Things: Official | MySpace
Claw Like Things “Monster Comes Alive” (mp3)
Claw Like Things “Man From a Frozen Lake” (mp3)
Action Versus Action: MySpace
Mines: MySpace
Lucero, The Evening Rig & Prairie Sons @ Triple Rock Social Club
Lucero: Official | MySpace | Wikipedia | Facebook
The Evening Rig: MySpace
Prairie Sons: MySpace

Daily Audio Downloads:
Buit By Snow “Mega” (album)
Official | MySpace
Max Justus “Change Your Pants” (mp3)
Kanye West “Street Lights (Max Justus Remix)” (mp3)
MySpace
The New Monarchs “Across Your Hands” (mp3)
The New Monarchs “Surprises” (mp3)
Official | MySpace
Morgan Page “The Longest Road (Deadmau5 Remix)” (mp3)
Official | MySpace | Facebook
Poptastic “Hold Me” (mp3)
Poptastic “Are You Happy” (mp3)
Official | MySpace
Titus Andronicus “Titus Andronicus” (mp3)
MySpace | Wikipedia
The Volunteers “Rock and Roll (Will Kill You)” (mp3)
MySpace

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