November 2010
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VIDEO: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin -...
(Ian Anderson)
October 2010
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MIX: It's Halloween Bitches
My good buddy over at Umbrella Bone posted a great Halloween mix that I wanted to share. Have a happy Halloween! TV On The Radio - Wolf Like Me
The Microphones - Headless Horseman
Phantom Planet - Big Brat
Stars - I Died So I Could Haunt You
Tu Fawning - Diamond In The Forest
Tom Waits - Cemetery Polka
Dead Man’s Bones - My Body’s A Zombie For You
Fear Before - My (Fucking) Deer...
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TONIGHT: Joan Of Arc at the Turf Club / Mumford &...
Joan Of Arc is playing tonight at the Turf Club. Doors to this 21-plus show open at 9pm, click here for details. Mumford & Sons are playing at the First Avenue Mainroom. Doors to this 18-plus open at 8pm, click here for details. Deer Tick is playing tonight at the Triple Rock Social Club with MFR-favorites Communist Daughter. Doors to this 18-plus show open at 9pm, click here for details....
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MP3: Lupe Fiasco - "The Show Goes On"
*MP3: Lupe Fiasco - “The Show Goes On”
Lupe Fiasco’s new album, Lasers, will be out on 3/8. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Taylor Swift - "Viva La Vida" (Coldplay...
Not bad T. Swift. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Local Natives - "Who Knows Who Cares"
(Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Stars at First Avenue / The Vaselines at...
*MP3: Stars - “Wasted Daylight”
Stars are playing tonight at the First Avenue Mainroom with Buffalo Moon. Doors to this 18-plus show open at 8pm, click here for details. The Vaselines are also in town tonight at the Varsity Theater, doors to this 18-plus show open at 8pm. Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Delorean - "Seasun" (Live In Madrid)
Bandalismo does great work.
(Ian Anderson)
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MFR Exclusive: Chris Walla's Resume
Chris Walla is one of nicest guys I’ve ever met and is exactly how cool I wished he was going to be based upon his great music. He sent me his resume a while ago, which is hilarious, and I’ve been meaning to post it ever since (with his permission of course). Click here for a hi-res readable version. Chris, if you’re reading this and realize you don’t want people to know you are an...
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MP3: We Are Trees - "Sunrise Sunset"
*MP3: We Are Trees - “Sunrise Sunset”
We Are Trees’ new album, Boyfriend, will be out on 11/9 via Collective Crowd Records. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: The National - "Terrible Love"
(Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Tapes 'n Tapes - "Freak Out"
[LOCAL] *MP3: Tapes ‘n Tapes - “Freak Out”
This is really freaking good you guys. Tapes ‘n Tapes’ new album, OUTSIDE, will be out on 1/11 via iBid Records. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: New Music Tuesdays with MFR at Honey...
*MP3: The Goondas - “Nancy’s Habit”
This week’s New Music Tuesdays with MFR features The Goondas, who are always game for a good time. Doors to this 18-plus show open at 9pm, admission is $5, and The Goondas will go on at 10pm. You can also expect to hear new music from Tapes ‘n Tapes, Telekinesis, Andrew Bird, Kanye West, Secret Knives, Muja Messiah, Cee-Lo,...
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Best New Releases For October 26, 2010
Andrew Bird - Useless Creatures (Fat Possum) *MP3: Andrew Bird - “Hot Math”
Buy it from Fat Possum. Avey Tare - Down There (Paw Tracks) *MP3: Avey Tare - “Lucky 1”
Buy it from Paw Tracks. Pepper Rabbit - Beauregard (Kanine) *MP3: Pepper Rabbit - “Red Wine”
Buy it from Kanine. Pomegranates - One Of Us (Afternoon) *MP3: Pomegranates -...
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MP3: The Secret Knives - "The Northwest States"
*MP3: The Secret Knives - “The Northwest States”
The Secret Knives’ new single, “The Northwest States,” is a grower; interesting at first and great in the end. Spin it at least twice. Their new album, Affection, is out now. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Kanye West - "Runaway"
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VIDEO: Shimmering Stars - "I'm Gonna Try"
(Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Muja Messiah & Maria Isa at the Triple...
*MP3: Muja Messiah - “Dear God” (Feat. P.O.S.)
Muja Messiah will be celebrating the release of his excellent new mixtape, M-16s, tonight at the Triple Rock Social Club. Maria Isa, Mally, Mike the Martyr and Meta will also be performing. Doors to this 18-plus show open at 9pm. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Avi Buffalo at the 7th St. Entry (MFR...
[MFR PRESENTS] *MP3: Avi Buffalo - “Remember Last Time”
*MP3: We All Have Hooks For Hands - “Be Love, Be Wild”
*MP3: Total Babe - “Bear Bones”
MFR is proud to present Avi Buffalo tonight at the 7th St. Entry with We All Have Hooks For Hands and Total Babe. Doors to this 18-plus show open at 8pm. I highly recommend making it out to this show. Click...
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The Golden Age: Kings of Leon's "Come Around...
*MP3: Kings Of Leon - “The End”
Last week, I railed against the concept of the stadium show. This week, I review an album by a band that has recently been both praised and derided for going after and achieving that kind of success. With Only by the Night, Kings of Leon assured the loathing of some and the sudden appreciation of others. Their first three albums attracted many...
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TONIGHT: Grant Cutler EP Release Party at the Turf...
*MP3: Grant Cutler & The Gorgeous Lords - “Our Love Is A Might Fortress”
Grant Cutler is celebrating the release of his excellent new EP tonight at the Turf Club in St. Paul with some great guests: Matt Latterell, Holly Newsom (Zoo Animal), Martin Devaney, MAKR, Brian Just. Don’t miss this one! Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Cee Lo - "Old Fashioned"
*MP3: Cee Lo - “Old Fashioned”
Cee Lo’s new album, The Lady Killer, will be out on 11/9 via Atlantic. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3/VIDEO: Rihanna - "Who's That Chick" (David...
*MP3: Rihanna - “Who’s That Chick” (David Guetta Produced)
(Ian Anderson)
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NEWS: City Pages Announces Their Picked To Click...
City Pages has released their annual “Picked To Click” list, which is a list of the top ten up-and-coming local bands that the voted press could see breaking it big this year. 2010 finds Pink Mink at the top. Here’s the full list. 1. Pink Mink 2. Peter Wolf Crier 3. BNLX 4. Is/Is 5. The Goondas 6. Gayngs 7. Marijuana Deathsquads 8. Buffalo Moon 9. Phantom Tails, Voytek (tie)...
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MP3: Andrew Bird - "Hot Math"
*MP3: Andrew Bird - “Hot Math
Andrew Bird’s new album, Useless Creatures, will be out on 10/25 via Fat Possum. (Ian Anderson)
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Best New Releases For October 19, 2010
Ben Weaver - Mirepoix & Smoke (Bloodshot) *MP3: Ben Weaver - “East Jefferson”
Buy it from Bloodshot Records. Kings Of Leon - Come Around Sundown (RCA) *MP3: Kings Of Leon - “The Immortals”
Buy it from King Of Leon. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Velvet Davenport at New Music Tuesdays...
*MP3: Velvet Davenport - “Run” (Feat. Ariel Pink)
New Music Tuesdays with MFR featured Velvet Davenport tonight at Honey. Doors to this 18-plus show open at 9pm, admission is $5, and it will be rad — Velvet Davenport will go on at 10pm. Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Best Coast - "Boyfriend"
(Ian Anderson)
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PHOTO: Conan O'Brien Vanity Fair Print Ad
(Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Kings Of Leon Judge Iron Chef, How Cool Is...
(Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Peter Wolf Crier - "Down Down Down"
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(Ian Anderson)
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NEWS: Michael 'Eyedea' Larson Dies at 28
One of my favorite all-time local rappers, Michael “Eyedea” Larson died this weekend at the age of 28. Larson’s mother found him yesterday morning in his St. Paul home and posted the following message on Larson’s Facebook page. “It is with great pain and sadness that I tell you my son Mikey (Eyedea) has passed away. At this time we kindly request your respect and...
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MP3: Generationals - "Trust"
*MP3: Generationals - “Trust”
New Orleans-natives Generationals’ new EP, Trust, will be out shortly via Park The Van. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: MN RollerGirls At Roy Wilkins Auditorium
[MFR PRESENTS] I am proud to announce that MFR is now an official sponsor of the Minnesota RollerGirls. If you haven’t been to a derby before, tonight is your first chance of the season, and I highly recommend it. Tonight, it’s Atomic Bombshells vs. Rockits and Garda Belts vs. Dagger Dolls. Tonight’s craziness begins at 7:30 and it’s taking place at Roy Wilkins Auditorium....
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VIDEO: The Morning Benders - "Excuses" (Live ON...
(Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Kesha - "We R Who We R"
*MP3: Kesha - “We R Who We R”
Kesha’s new album, Cannibal, will be out on 11/22 via RCA. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: The Fresh & Onlys - "Waterfall"
Source: Pitchfork (Ian Anderson)
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The Golden Age: Stadium Shows
*MP3: Justin Vernon - “Easy”
This past spring here in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Twins opened Target Field, the first open air professional baseball stadium in Minnesota since Metropolitan Stadium closed in 1982. Target Field has been hailed as the most beautiful ballpark in baseball, and played home to one of the Twins’ best seasons in recent years this past summer....
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TONIGHT: Surfer Blood and The Drums at the Varsity...
Surfer Blood and The Drums are playing tonight at the Varsity Theater. Doors to this 18-plus show open at 8pm, click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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TOUR: Delorean Announce U.S. Dates
*MP3: Delorean - “Real Love”
Delorean are heading out on a healthy U.S. tour with a stop in Minneapolis at the 7th St. Entry on 11/16. Fri Nov 5 – Hailey’s – Denton, TX * Sat Nov 6 – Fun Fun Fun Fest - Waterloo Park – Austin, TX Mon Nov 8 – Rhythm Room – Phoenix, AZ * Tue Nov 9 – Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA * Wed Nov 10 – GAMH – San Francisco, CA * Fri Nov 12 – Neumos – Seattle,...
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MP3: Nicki Minaj - "Right Thru Me"
*MP3: Nicki Minaj - “Right Thru Me”
Nicki Minaj’s new album, Pink Friday, will be out on 11/23 via Dirty Money. Although it’s a bit of a curveball compared to her guest spot on Kanye West’s “Monster,” it’s going to see plenty of Top 40 air-time. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Deerhoof - "The Merry Barracks"
*MP3: Deerhoof - “The Merry Barracks”
Deerhoof’s new album, Deerhoof vs. Evil, comes out on 1/25 via Polyvinyl. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Memoryhouse - "Caregiver"
*MP3: Memoryhouse - “Caregiver”
Memoryhouse’s new single, “Caregiver,” will be out on Suicide Squeeze on 12/7. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Small Black - "Search Party"
*MP3: Small Black - “Search Party”
Small Black’s new album, New Chain, is out on 10/26 on Jagjaguwar. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Andy Elwell and Bethany Larson at New...
This week’s edition of New Music Tuesdays with MFR at Honey will feature Andy Elwell and Bethany Larson. Both are great singer-songwriters and the evening will be fun. Doors to this 18-plus show open at 9pm and bands will start at 10pm, admission is $5. Furthermore, you can expect to hear new Avey Tare, John Vanderslice, Dark Dark Dark, Kings Of Leon and Pomegranates. Click here for...
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MIX: OTR 17 - San Francisco
I’m heading back to Minneapolis from San Francisco today, and in turn, a mix needed to be made. There’s been a lot of great new music in the last few weeks, so this edition of “On The Road” features primarily the new material that I’ve really been enjoying. *MP3: Twin Sister - “Meet The Frownies” *MP3: Belle And Sebastian - “I’m Not Living In...
TONIGHT: Zombie Pub Crawl At Acadia
Tonight is the awesome zombie pub crawl, and a great show at the parking lot of the Acadia presented by the Onion A.V. Club and MFR.
Click the event listing on the left sidebar for details.
Don’t miss it!
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PHOTO: John Vanderslice And Marvin
via brotherdreambrother:
I spent most of my day hanging out with the always cool John Vanderslice in San Francisco, which was awesome. Pictured above is JV and Marvin, the resident cat of Tiny Telephone. If you haven’t had a chance to download his very excellent new free EP that he is giving away on Tumblr, do yourself a favor and grab it here. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Mark Mallman Marathon (Day 2) / Jamie...
Mark Mallman’s epic journey continues tonight at the Turf Club, click here for details. Jamie Lidell is playing at the Cedar Cultural Center, click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Avey Tare - "Lucky 1"
(Ian Anderson)
