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 album for Anti-, expected to be released next spring.
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— Jon Bream reviews Morris Day & The Time’s show at Hotel Minneapolis’ grand opening Friday night; Day will be returning to the Twin Cities in December, playing Treasure Island on the 20th. (link)
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— Justin Andert uploaded some pictures, adding a quick recap of last Thursday night’s Does It Offend You, Yeah? show at the 7th St. Entry. (link)
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(Inter)National:
— Free trade isn’t free: M.I.A.’s new clothing line is as colorful as it is pricey with the least expensive item being a $65 tank top. (link) (via Fimoculous)
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— Greek designer Ilias Sounas has completed an animated video accompaniment for “Amphibious Vehicular Love,” a track from Wilmington, North Carolina’s The Majestic Twelve. (link)
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Local Shows:
— Bastard Saint @ Triple Rock Social Club – 10:00
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— Eric Nassau @ Arcadia Cafe – 8:00
Eric Nassau “Border Town Mexico” (mp3)
Eric Nassau “Ohio River Song” (mp3)
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— Chastity Brown @ Kitty Kat Klub
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— Becky Thompson & Old School @ Lee’s Liquor Lounge – 8:30
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— Jazz Implosion @ Turf Club – 9:00

Daily Audio Downloads:
— Gang Gang Dance “House Jam” (mp3)
— Gang Gang Dance “House Jam (XXXchange remix)” (mp3)
— Gang Gang Dance “Nicoman” (mp3)
— Gang Gang Dance feat. Tinchy Stryder “Princes” (mp3)
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— George Clinton “Ain’t That Peculiar” (mp3)
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— The Mighty Underdogs “The Anthem” (mp3)
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— Mother Mother “On My Heart” (mp3)
— Mother Mother “Body of Years” (mp3)
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— Mr. Lif “Presidential Report Vol. 1″ (mp3)
— Mr. Lif “Presidential Report Vol. 2″ (mp3)
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— Ying Yang Twins “Look Back At It” (mp3)
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