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Recap Mythical creature Jeff Mangum played a momentous show at the State Theatre Saturday

If indie rock has a messiah, it has to be Jeff Mangum.

February 6, 2012 | 10:30am -
Primer First Ave’s Best New Bands

In the icy wasteland of January, when few touring bands make their way north, a beacon shines in the winter darkness for Twin Cities music fans: First Avenue’s Best New Bands show.

January 25, 2012 | 12:00am -
Interview Audio Perm’s step-by-step guide to being dope

Audio Perm will play every Wednesday throughout January at Triple Rock.

January 4, 2012 | 1:25pm -
Interview Big Zach talks about his new book, Headspin, Headshots & History: Growing Up In Twin Cities Hip-Hop

“It’s become a lot more business and a lot less battle. Twenty years ago, it was all about competition and battling. Now, it’s way more about getting on The Current.”

December 1, 2011 | 12:45pm -
Just Announced December’s Doomtree Blowout at First Ave.: the full lineup

The lineups are as varied and impressive not only as the Doomtree members themselves, but as the historical movements that fall under the No Kings tent.

November 14, 2011 | 1:00pm -
Blog Minnesota is having such a gay week

Heartfelt reason emerges from the equal-rights debate.

May 5, 2011 | 2:00pm -
feature North to south: Twin Cities artists head to SXSW

Twin Cities musicians talk about the good, the bad, and how not to squat.

March 14, 2011 | 2:30pm -

Recap Mythical creature Jeff Mangum played a momentous show at the State Theatre Saturday