December 2010
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MFR's Favorite Albums of 2010
2010 was an interesting year for music as independent artists have begun to take a bit of the limelight away from the mainstream. I was particularly impressed with the efforts from Glasser and Best Coast, who both completely delivered on the high hopes I had for them. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Free Energy and Tokyo Police Club each came out with albums that I believe were stronger...
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MFR's Favorite Local Albums of 2010
There were so many great local releases this year that it was extremely hard to narrow it down to even just fifteen top picks, which I’ve posted below in alphabetical order. I highly recommend picking each one of these up. Communist Daughter - Soundtrack To The End *MP3: Communist Daughter - “Not The Kid” Dada Trash Collage - Cool Waves Bad Days *MP3: Dada Trash Collage -...
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MFR's Favorite Songs Of 2010
Below are my favorite songs of 2010: some predictable, some controversial. Feel free to let me know how you feel. Be sure to pick up these tracks directly from the band or on iTunes. 1.) Twin Sister - “All Around And Away We Go” 2.) Tapes ‘n Tapes - “Freak Out” 3.) Magic Man - “Darling” 4.) Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - “All Hail...
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MP3: Justin Timberlake - "Take You Down"
*MP3: Justin Timberlake - “Take You Down” (Demo)
Justin Timberlake has been very clear that, although he’s not actively working on new music, he’s not done yet. So not done, in fact, that this demo of “Take You Down” has just surfaced. It’s good, it’s a demo, but it’s good. Source: MTV (Ian Anderson)
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MFR's Favorite Local Albums of 2010
There were so many great local releases this year that it was extremely hard to narrow it down to even fifteen and I’ve posted them below in alphabetical order. I highly recommend picking each one of these up. Communist Daughter - Soundtrack To The End *MP3: Communist Daughter - “Not The Kid” Dada Trash Collage - Cool Waves Bad Days *MP3: Dada Trash Collage - “Two...
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MFR's Favorite Albums of 2010
2010 was an interesting year for music as independent artist have begun to take a bit of the limelight away from the mainstream. I was particularly impressed with the efforts from Glasser and Best Coast, who both completely delivered on the high hopes I had for them. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Free Energy and Tokyo Police Club each came out with albums that I believe were stronger...
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MFR's Favorite Songs Of 2010
Below are my favorite songs of 2010: some predictable, some controversial. Feel free to let me know how you feel. Be sure to pick up these tracks directly from the band or on iTunes. 1.) Twin Sister - “All Around And Away We Go” 2.) Tapes ‘n Tapes - “Freak Out” 3.) Magic Man - “Darling” 4.) Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - “All Hail...
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VIDEO: Kanye West - "Monster"
There are a ton of unofficial versions of this video out there today, this is the best one I can find at this point. And it’s just as creepy as we all hoped. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Did Usher Rip Off "OMG" From The Simpsons?
Hilarious. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin -...
This video is super official. (Ian Anderson)
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MFR Readers Poll: The Best Albums Of 2010 Results
Thanks to the amazing amount of people who submitted your Top Ten Lists of 2010 for the MFR Readers Poll! The last week of counting has been intense, but the musical taste information you provided sure is interesting. Here are the results: 1.) Arcade Fire - The Suburbs (7.75% of Votes) *MP3: Arcade Fire - “We Used To Wait”
Buy it from Arcade Fire. 2.) Beach House - Teen Dream...
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MFR Readers Poll: The Best Albums Of 2010 Results
Thanks to the amazing amount of people who submitted your Top Ten Lists of 2010 for the MFR Readers Poll! The last week of counting has been intense, but the musical taste information you provided sure is interesting. Here are the results: 1.) Arcade Fire - The Suburbs (7.75% of Votes) *MP3: Arcade Fire - “We Used To Wait”
Buy it from Arcade Fire. 2.) Beach House - Teen Dream...
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TONIGHT: Muja Messiah at New Music Tuesdays with...
*MP3: Muja Messiah - “Dear God” (Feat. P.O.S.)
This week’s installment of New Music Tuesdays with MFR will feature local rapper Muja Messiah, who is awesome, along with DJ Turtleneck and Yakub & Co. The show is at Honey, doors open at 9pm, admission is $5, and it’s 18-plus. I’ll also be playing new music from Gorillaz, Bright Eyes, Atlas Sound, Wye Oak,...
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MFR's 50 Most Popular Songs of 2010
For as much as you guys claim to be super hip and trendy, the data speaks for itself: you love the Top 40 crap that I post. Here are the Top 50 tracks that you streamed the most in 2010: 01. Katy Perry - “Electric Feel” (MGMT Cover) 02. Kesha - “Tik Tok” (Fred Falke Remix) 03. Kesha - “We R Who We R” 04. Kesha - “Tik Tok” 05. Eminem - “Not...
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MFR's 50 Most Popular Songs of 2010
For as much as you guys claim to be super hip and trendy, the data speaks for itself: you love the Top 40 crap that I post. Here are the Top 50 tracks that you streamed the most in 2010: 01. Katy Perry - “Electric Feel” (MGMT Cover) 02. Kesha - “Tik Tok” (Fred Falke Remix) 03. Kesha - “We R Who We R” 04. Kesha - “Tik Tok” 05. Eminem - “Not...
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MFR Readers Poll: The Best Albums Of 2010
Dear Readers, Quick reminder! Tomorrow is the last day to submit your Top Ten list for the MFR Readers Poll (the non-apostrophe is intentional). I’ve received an overwhelming amount of submissions, but the more I get, the more accurate the list will be. So send away! Click here to submit. Your dude, Ian
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The Golden Age: Best Lyrics Of 2010
MFR’s Erik Martz, who writes the weekly Golden Age column, has been working on a big piece for Esquire on the Best Lyrics of 2010, which went live today. Congratulations to Erik and be sure to check it out here. (Ian Anderson)
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INTERVIEW: Muja Messiah
[LOCAL] Tomorrow night’s New Music Tuesdays with MFR will feature Minneapolis’ Muja Messiah and some of his most talented friends. It will be a great night, click here for details. Muja was kind enough to take an MFR Ultimate Interview, see below: MFR: What originally inspired the conception of Muja? A combination of things that includes struggle, oppression, George Bush Sr., money,...
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INTERVIEW: Muja Messiah
[LOCAL] Tomorrow night’s New Music Tuesdays with MFR will feature Minneapolis’ Muja Messiah and some of his most talented friends. It will be a great night, click here for details. Muja was kind enough to take an MFR Ultimate Interview, see below: MFR: What originally inspired the conception of Muja? A combination of things that includes struggle, oppression, George Bush Sr., money,...
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NEWS: Gorillaz Release New Album For Free
Gorillaz have released a new surprise album, The Fall, for free here. Worth it! (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Santa Claus Lives In Chelsea
This is a really great story that the New York Times just ran about two people who stumbled into Santa’s job. I hope everyone is having a relaxing break.
(Ian Anderson)
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NEWS: OK Go's Damian Kulash Debunks The Music...
The Wall Street Journal published a great contributed piece by OK Go’s Damian Kulash that analyzes the music industry in a way that only OK Go can. It touches on issues of artists no longer being able to support themselves with record sales, the concept of corporate partnership, selling out, and whether or not record labels should be around anymore. The article is a fantastic overview of...
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MP3: Atlas Sound - "Artificial Snow"
*MP3: Atlas Sound - “Artificial Snow” (Notown Version)
Bradford Cox has released five versions of a very pleasant Atlas Sound Christmas song, “Artificial Snow.” This is the “Notown Version,” which is my favorite. Download them all here. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Atlas Sound - "Artificial Snow"
*MP3: Atlas Sound - “Artificial Snow” (Notown Version)
Bradford Cox has released five versions of a very pleasant Atlas Sound Christmas song, “Artificial Snow.” This is the “Notown Version,” which is my favorite. Download them all here. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO/MP3: The Lonely Island - "I Just Had Sex"...
*MP3: The Lonely Island - “I Just Had Sex” (Feat. Akon)
Oh Andy Samberg, the things you talk Akon into. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Beach House - "10 Mile Stereo" (Live On...
(Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Bright Eyes - "Shell Games"
*MP3: Bright Eyes - “Shell Games”
Bright Eyes’ new album, The People’s Key, will be out on 2/15 via Saddle Creek. Download a free mp3 of “Shell Games” here. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Screening of "This Time Tomorrow" at New...
This week’s New Music Tuesdays with MFR will feature a free screening of local director Russell Anway’s This Time Tomorrow, which recently took home “Best Director” at the Minneapolis Independent Film Festival. The screening will begin around 10pm and, as always, I’ll be playing tons of new music. Doors at Honey open at 9pm, admission is free, and it’s 18-plus....
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VIDEO: The Arms Akimbo - "You Want To"
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VIDEO: The Arms Akimbo - "You Want To"
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MP3: Wye Oak - "Civilian"
*MP3: Wye Oak - “Civilian”
Wye Oak’s new album, Civilian, will be out on 3/7 via City Slang. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Danielson - "Grow"
*MP3: Danielson - “Grow”
Danielson’s new album, Best Of Gloucester County, will be out on 2/22 via Sounds Familyre. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Danielson - "Grow"
*MP3: Danielson - “Grow”
Danielson’s new album, Best Of Gloucester County, will be out on 2/22 via Sounds Familyre. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Skoal Kodiak at the 7th St. Entry
*MP3: Skoal Kodiak - “Cruel Tic”
Skoal Kodiak are playing tonight at the 7th St. Entry with Arctic Universe, Voyager and Tips For Twat. This is one of the best local shows wrapping up 2010, I highly recommend attending this party. Doors to this 18-plus show open at 9pm, click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: The Decemberists - "January Hymn"
*MP3: The Decemberists - “January Hymn”
The Decemberists new album, The King Is Dead, will be out on 1/18 via Capitol Records. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Beach House - "I Don't Care For The Winter...
*MP3: Beach House - “I Don’t Care For The Winter Sun”
Beach House have released a lovely new holiday song with “I Don’t Care For The Winter Sun.” Click here to download yours for free from the band. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Beach House - "I Don't Care For The Winter...
*MP3: Beach House - “I Don’t Care For The Winter Sun”
Beach House have released a lovely new holiday song with “I Don’t Care For The Winter Sun.” Click here to download yours for free from the band. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Candy Claws - "Snow Bridge"
*MP3: Candy Claws - “Snow Bridge”
Candy Claws released “Snow Bridge” today, a great little Christmas song to add to this year’s collection. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Kanye West - "Christmas In Harlem"
*MP3: Kanye West - “Christmas In Harlem”
Kanye West released a perfectly pleasant Christmas song today, which features CyHi Da Prynace and Teyana Taylor. Props to Pigeons And Planes on the find. And I totally photoshopped this picture like a G6. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: First Avenue's 40th Anniversary Party
First Avenue is celebrating their 40 years of existence with a killer party tonight complete with an a-list cast of performers and hosts. Plus, there is a super secret guest performing, and I bet it’s the Hold Steady. You should go, click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Tapes 'n Tapes - "Freak Out"
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Tapes ‘n Tapes have released a great video for their latest single, “Freak Out,” which was directed by the excellent Northern Outpost crew. Great job guys at looking super 1994/95.
(Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: British Sea Power - "Living Is So Easy"
(Ian Anderson)
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MP3: The Rural Alberta Advantage - "Stamp"
*MP3: The Rural Alberta Advantage - “Stamp”
The Rural Alberta Advantage are prepping to release their new album, Departing, in March via Saddle Creek. “Stamp” is the first single from the forthcoming album, and the band will be playing in Minneapolis on 3/25 at the First Avenue Mainroom. Tour Dates: Wed Jan 12 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge (sold out) Wed Mar 9 -...
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MP3: Coconut Records - "It's Christmas"
*MP3: Coconut Records - “It’s Christmas”
Coconut Records (Jason Schwartzman) has released a Christmas song, which is funny. It’s great, I love Coconut Records. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Anders Ponders at New Music Tuesdays with...
*MP3: Anders Ponders - “The Discus Incident”
This week’s edition of New Music Tuesdays with MFR features the wonderful stylings of Anders Ponders, a creative artist who is always pushing the envelope. Doors at Honey open at 9pm, the show is 18-plus, and admission is $5. I will also be playing new music from Los Campesinos, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Roma di Luna,...
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TONIGHT: Anders Ponders at New Music Tuesdays with...
*MP3: Anders Ponders - “The Discus Incident”
This week’s edition of New Music Tuesdays with MFR features the wonderful stylings of Anders Ponders, a creative artist who is always pushing the envelope. Doors at Honey open at 9pm, the show is 18-plus, and admission is $5. I will also be playing new music from Los Campesinos, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Roma di Luna,...
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MP3: Los Campesinos - "Kindle A Flame In Her...
*MP3: Los Campesinos - “Kindle A Flame In Her Heart”
Los Campesinos has released a free song for Christmas and it is just lovely. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - "The One"
*MP3: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - “The One”
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart will be releasing their new single, Heart In Your Heartbreak, on 12/14 via Fortuna Pop. Click here to download your own mp3 of “The One.” (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Telekinesis - "Car Crash"
*MP3: Telekinesis - “Car Crash”
Telekinesis’ new album, 12 Desperate Straight Lines, will be out on 2/15 via Merge. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: "Stumblin'" An SNL Digital Short
(Ian Anderson)
