June 2010
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TOUR: Wavves Announce West Coast Dates
*MP3: Wavves - “Post Acid”
Wavves have announced a stint of West Coast tour dates on the heels of the release of their new album. Fri-Aug-06 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza Sat-Aug-07 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle / Lollapalooza afterparty * Thu-Aug-12 San Diego, CA Museum of Contemporary Art / San Diego Fri-Aug-13 Pomona, CA The Glass House # Sat-Aug-14 Portland,...
TONIGHT: Hump Days with Denver Dalley featuring...
*MP3: Denver Dalley - “Move In My Head” (Jason Derulo vs. All American Rejects Mash-Up)
I will be guest-DJing at Hump Days with Denver Dalley at Azia tonight. It’s 18+, free, and will be awesome from 10-2am. Denver and I will also be DJing tomorrow night at Honey with Estate, which will also be a great time. Click here for details on both shows. (Ian Anderson)
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NEWS: Free Energy Perform On Spinner Interface
Free Energy stopped by Spinner and recorded four jams live for the Interface cameras. Click here to watch the session in HD. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Bad City - "Wild Life"
Smashing Pumpkins plus Def Leppard plus Winger. I always knew 80s hair metal would be reborn in pop-punk. MySpace
(Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Best Coast - "Boyfriend"
*MP3: Best Coast - “Boyfriend”
“Boyfriend” is the latest and best from Best Coast’s new album, Crazy For You, due out on Mexican Summer in July, pre-order it here. MFR will also be presenting Best Coast’s 9/16 show at the Triple Rock. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
TONIGHT: New Music Tuesdays with MFR at Honey
I’ll be DJing tonight at Honey in Minneapolis from 9pm-1am. All night, drinks are $3 and it’s free! Tonight, you can expect to hear new Arcade Fire, The Thermals, Wavves, Wolf Parade and Dr. Dre. Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: The Thermals - "I Don't Believe You"
*MP3: The Thermals - “I Don’t Believe You”
The Thermals new album, Personal Life, will be out this fall via Kill Rock Stars. “I Don’t Believe You” is the album’s first single and will be out on 8/10. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
VIDEO: Best Drummer Ever
I watched all five minutes and will always be glad I did. Happy birthday E-Money.
(Ian Anderson)
TONIGHT: RadioK's Battle Of The Underage...
Tonight is the annual Battle Of The Underage Underground presented by RadioK and First-Avenue. Doors to this all ages show open at 5pm, click here for details.
5:20pm WOLF MOUNTAIN
6:00pm SONS OF ST. FRANCIS
6:40pm LES CHOUCHOUS
7:20pm TEEN POWER
8:00pm JEREMY WARDEN
8:40pm SPECIAL FRIEND
9:20pm TAFFEE MACHINE (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: of Montreal - "Coquet Coquette"
*MP3: of Montreal - “Coquet Coquette”
The new album from of Montreal, False Priest, will be out on 9/14 via Polyvinyl. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Animal Collective - "Guys Eyes"
Source: My Animal Home (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Von Haze - "Outside the Night"
*MP3: Von Haze - “Outside the Night”
Brooklyn’s Von Haze are creepy in the best way possible. Their self-titled EP will be out this Fall. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Villagers - "Ship Of Promises"
(Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Dr. Dre - "Under Pressure" (Feat. Jay-Z)
*MP3: Dr. Dre - “Under Pressure” (Feat. Jay-Z)
The rumors are finally, officially confirmed about this excellent collaboration. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Mates of State and Free Energy at the 400...
*MP3: Mates of State - “Laura”
*MP3: Free Energy - “Bang Pop”
Mates of State and Free Energy are playing at the 400 Bar tonight. Doors to this 18+ show open at 9pm, click here for details. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Interpol - "Lights"
Via Stereogum. (Ian Anderson)
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NEWS: No Age Announce New Album Details
*MP3: No Age - “You’re A Target”
No Age have announced today via Pitchfork that they will be releasing their new album, Everything In Between, on 9/28 through Sub Pop. This is very exciting.
Everything in Between Tracklist:
01 Life Prowler 02 Glitter 03 Fever Dreaming 04 Depletion 05 Common Heat 06 Skinned 07 Katerpillar 08 Valley Hump Crash 09 Sorts 10 Dusted 11 Positive...
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The Golden Age: Higgs-Boson Blues
*MP3: Thom Yorke - “Super Collider”
Note: this week’s Golden Age applies only to the most dedicated of geeks and nerds. Oh, you’re reading a music blog? Well, then I’m sorry to tell you that you’re a nerd too, and you’ll probably be just as fascinated with this as I am.
Most people probably know about the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest particle accelerator, through...
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MP3: Phoenix - "Long Distance Call" (25 Hours A...
*MP3: Phoenix - “Long Distance Call” (25 Hours A Day Remix)
25 Hours A Day have released a great remix of “Long Distance Call” by Phoenix, I love the vibe. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Katy Perry - "California Gurls" (Passion Pit...
*MP3: Katy Perry - “California Gurls” (Passion Pit Remix)
That just happened. Props to Pigeons and Planes on the find. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Ke$ha vs. Star Trek Mash-Up by MissSheenie
(Ian Anderson)
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TOUR: Born Ruffians Announce U.S. Dates
*MP3: Born Ruffians - “Sole Brother”
Born Ruffians have announced a months worth of U.S. tour dates with a stop in Minneapolis at the Triple Rock Social Club on 10/28. 9/28 - Rochester, NY - Bug Jar 9/29 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs 9/30 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse 10/1 - Brooklyn, NY - Knitting Factory 10/2 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom 10/3 - Philadelphia, PA -...
TONIGHT/CONTEST: New Music Tuesdays with MFR at...
I’ll be DJing at Honey tonight from 9pm-1am and it’s free! I’ll be playing unheard new music from Arcade Fire, Paper Tiger, Interpol, Pomegranates and Menomena (among other sweet jams). Also, a killer Funk band will be playing a set at 11pm, it will be real. CONTEST: I will also be giving away two guest list spots to Friday’s Zola Jesus show at the 7th St. Entry to the...
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MP3: Stars - "Wasted Daylight"
*MP3: Stars - “Wasted Daylight”
Stars’ new album, The Five Ghosts, is out now via Soft Revolution Records. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Mates of State - "True Love Will Find You...
(Ian Anderson)
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TOUR: Japandroids Announce North American Dates
*MP3: Japandroids - “Younger Us”
Japandroids have announced a healthy stretch of North American tour dates supporting a few big bands, most notably The Walkmen. Tour Dates: 07-24 Guelph, ON —- Guelph Lake Island (Hillside Festival) 07-31 Montreal, QC —- Parc Jean-Drapeau (Osheaga Festival) 09-06 Seattle, WA —- Seattle Center (Bumbershoot) 09-11 Portland, OR...
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MP3: LCD Soundsystem - "You Wanted A Hit" (Soulwax...
*MP3: LCD Soundsystem - “You Wanted A Hit” (Soulwax Remix)
Soulwax released an excellent remix of LCD Soundsystem’s “You Wanted A Hit.” You will be able to hear this tomorrow night at my DJ night at a very loud volume. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Ice Rod's Sweet Soundcheck at Soundset '10
[LOCAL] Check out those triggers! Josh Heinz (drummer of Knife World) helped out Ice Rod for his Soundset ‘10 set with this super innovative and beyond rad way of playing beats live. (Ian Anderson)
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NEWS: MPLS.TV Posts Footage From Lookbook Mainroom...
[LOCAL] MPLS.TV have posted great footage from Friday’s Lookbook / Slapping Purses / Bight Club / Zoo Animal blowout show at the First Avenue Mainroom. Check out more here. (Ian Anderson)
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TOUR: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin...
*MP3: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - “Sink / Let It Sway”
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin has announced a string of U.S. co-headline dates with Telekinesis. No Minnesota stop sadly. 8/31 - St. Louis, MO - Firebird 9/1 - Urbana, IL - Canopy Club 9/2 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall 9/3 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick 9/4 - Toronto, ON - El Mocambo 9/6 - Montreal, QC - Casa...
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TODAY/TOMORROW: Stone Arch Festival Of The Arts
From 10am-6pm today and tomorrow, the Stone Arch Festival Of The Arts is taking place along St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis. They have really stepped it up this year with 4 full-sized stages, 250 artist booths, and tons of food. Some musical highlights of the festival are Ten Centuries, We Are The Willows, Black Blondie, Zoo Animal, Me & My Arrow, National Bird, A Night In The Box, and...
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TODAY: The Current's "Rock The Garden"
MGMT, OK Go, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, and Retribution Gospel Choir round out this year’s “Rock The Garden” presented by The Current. Everything kicks off at 3pm. The Current has been doing a great job with this event each year, and I hope it remains a Twin Cities summer music staple.
Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Lookbook at the First Avenue Mainroom
[LOCAL] *MP3: Lookbook - “Yesterday’s Company”
Lookbook are playing in the First Avenue Mainroom tonight with Slapping Purses, Bight Club and Zoo Animal. Doors to this 18+ show open at 8pm, click here for details. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Magic Kids - "Summer"
*MP3: Magic Kids - “Summer”
Magic Kids’ new album, Memphis, will be out via True Panther on 8/24. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: OK Go - "End Love"
(Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Making Movies, Satellite Voices, The New...
[MFR PRESENTS] *MP3: Making Movies - “Da La Vuelta”
Making Movies, Satellite Voice, and The New Monarchs are playing tonight at the Turf Club and it’s going to be a great show. Doors to this 21+ show open at 9p
Facebook Event Listing Turf Club Event Listing (Ian Anderson)
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NEWS: Les Savy Fav Announce New Album Details
*MP3: Les Savy Fav - “The Equestrian”
*MP3: Les Savy Fav - “What Would Wolves Do”
On 9/14, Les Savy Fav will release a new album entitled Root For Ruin via Frenchkiss Records. As many of you may know, LSF are my all-time favorite band and I am doing my best to not hyperventilate while writing this post. Stay tuned for more gushing.
Tracklisting:
01 Appetites 02...
The Golden Age: The Take Away Shows
The first I ever knew of Vincent Moon’s music videos on La Blogotheque was Arcade Fire’s Take Away Show appearance three years ago during the Neon Bible tour. Part of the thrall of that first viewing must have had something to do with Arcade Fire and their magnetically ferocious live presence. The video’s last part shows the band making their way into the thick of the audience to open their...
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MP3: Crystal Castles - "Suffocation" (Memory Tapes...
*MP3: Crystal Castles - “Suffocation” (Memory Tapes Remix)
Memory Tapes remixed “Suffocation” by Crystal Castles, good take. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Broken Social Scene On Jimmy Fallon
(Ian Anderson)
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NEWS: Interpol Leave Capitol, Return To Matador
*MP3: Interpol - “Lights”
*MP3: Interpol - “Obstacle 1”
Pitchfork reports that New York’s Interpol will, in fact, not be releasing their fourth album on Capitol Records and have returned to indie powerhouse Matador Records. May I echo the assumed sentiments of the Matador staff with a resounding “swish.” Their self-titled new album will be out on...
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VIDEO: Katy Perry - "California Gurls" (Feat....
Every decision that Katy Perry has made since getting with Russell Brand has been genius. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: David Vandervelde - "Checkin' Out My Baby"
*MP3: David Vandervelde - “Checkin’ Out My Baby”
David Vandervelde’s new EP, Summer Time Hits, will be available via Secretly Canadian on 8/3 in a limited pressing of 300 12” vinyl. “Checkin’ Out My Baby” is the excellent first single. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
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CONTEST: Win Tickets To Tonight's Born Ruffians...
Born Ruffians are playing tonight at the Turf Club in St. Paul with Young Rival and we’re giving away two guest list spots! To enter the contest, please email ian@minneapolisfuckingrocks.com with your answer to the following question: What is a “ruffian” to you? Fifty words-or-less please! The show is tonight, so get your answer in, I’ll be picking a winner in the next...
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VIDEO: B.o.B. - "Airplanes" (Feat. Hayley...
Via Culture Bully. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Arcade Fire - "Ready To Start"
*MP3: Arcade Fire - “Ready To Start”
Two days of Arcade Fire! “Ready To Start” is Arcade Fire’s first U.S. single. Their new album, The Suburbs, will be be on 8/3 via Merge. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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Best New Releases For June 15, 2010
Drake - “Thank Me Later” (Cash Money) *MP3: Drake - “Fireworks” (Feat. Alicia Keys)
Buy it on iTunes. Foals - “Total Life Forever” (Sub Pop) *MP3: Foals - “Spanish Sahara”
Buy it on iTunes. The Gaslight Anthem - “American Slang” (Side One Dummy) *MP3: The Gaslight Anthem - “American Slang”
Buy it on iTunes. (Ian...
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MP3: Arcade Fire - "We Used To Wait"
*MP3: Arcade Fire - “We Used To Wait”
The UK’s Zane Lowe just debuted the first UK single from Arcade Fire’s new album, The Suburbs, “We Used To Wait,” which is the best thing I’ve heard yet from the new album due out on 8/3 via Merge. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Peter Wolf Crier - "Hard As Nails"
(Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Magic Man - "Darling"
*MP3: Magic Man - “Darling”
The new album from Boston’s Magic Man, Real Life Cover, is available for free on their Bandcamp site. Thanks to You Ain’t Picasso for the tip. MySpace (Ian Anderson)