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Saltee // Interview

by Christopher Bahn May 8, 2012 -

On paper, the idea of combining cello, beatboxing, and guitar seems like an improbable mix, and maybe even a recipe for gimmicky disaster. But Saltee does it, and makes magic instead of a mockery.
Built To Spill is built to tour, extends summer dates into fall // Local Newswire

by Tyler Fisher May 7, 2012 -

Built To Spill will tour and record an album this summer.
Childish Gambino // Recommended If You Like

by Leor Galil May 7, 2012 -

Fans of Gambino could easily love any of these hip-hop acts.
Michael Gaughan a.k.a. Ice Rod // Interview

by Jason Zabel May 4, 2012 -

“I hope people think that the show is more than just masturbating.”
Spearz drops new video for “Womanizer,” will open for Kelly Rowland // Music Notes

by Marcus Michalik May 3, 2012 -

Spearz will be opening for Kelly Rowland on June 23 at the Twin Cities annual Pride Festival in Loring Park.
Brother Ali debuts new song and video for pre-release hype track, “Not a Day Goes By” // Music Notes

by Marcus Michalik May 2, 2012 -

The last time we checked in with Brother Ali, he was rapping about running out of inspiration and admitting to being bothered by the family obligations that kept him away from his craft.
Metric to stop at the State this September // Just Announced

by Steven Hyden May 2, 2012 -

Youth Without Youth is no longer just an admirably misguided, late-period Francis Ford Coppola film.
Jason Pierce // Interview

by Aaron Franco May 2, 2012 -

The Spiritualized singer explains why it took such a long time to finish his new album.
Watch Trampled By Turtles cover Arcade Fire // Local Newswire

by Eric Thurm May 1, 2012 -

Watch the band take a very small room by storm.
Conor Oberst will tour with Desaparecidos, but also by himself // Newswire

by Jason Zabel May 1, 2012 -

Conor Oberst’s punk side was on display in Desaparecidos, the hardcore band that produced one album, Read Music/Speak Spanish, before breaking up in 2002.

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Saltee // Interview

Built To Spill is built to tour, extends summer dates into fall // Local Newswire

Childish Gambino // Recommended If You Like

Michael Gaughan a.k.a. Ice Rod // Interview

Spearz drops new video for “Womanizer,” will open for Kelly Rowland // Music Notes

Brother Ali debuts new song and video for pre-release hype track, “Not a Day Goes By” // Music Notes

Metric to stop at the State this September // Just Announced

Jason Pierce // Interview

Watch Trampled By Turtles cover Arcade Fire // Local Newswire

Conor Oberst will tour with Desaparecidos, but also by himself // Newswire

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