September 2010
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MP3: Matt & Kim - "Cameras"
*MP3: Matt & Kim - “Cameras”
Matt & Kim’s new album, Sidewalks, will be out on 11/2 via Fader. Pick up your mp3 here. (Ian Anderson)
August 2010
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TONIGHT: Red Daughters at New Music Tuesdays with...
*MP3: Red Daughters - “El Paso”
Tonight at New Music Tuesdays with MFR at Honey, Red Daughters will be performing from 10-11. Standing out as one of my favorite local bands currently playing, I couldn’t be more excited. The fun begins at 9pm, it is 18+, and admission is $5! Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Dada Trash Collage - "Two Eyes"
[LOCAL] *MP3: Dada Trash Collage - “Two Eyes”
“Two Eyes” is the latest single from Dada Trash Collage and it’s a barn-burner. Take note, dear reader, we’re watching something great happen. Pick up your mp3 at the premiere on Reviler or at Dada’s Band Camp. (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Poison Control Center At Nick & Eddie
AR-warriors Poison Control Center are playing tonight at Nick & Eddie at 9pm. PCC are always amazing live. These Modern Socks are opening.
(Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Arcade Fire - "We Used To Wait"
Arcade Fire break barriers again with their new video for “We Used To Wait.” Click here to experience it. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Small Black - "Photojournalist"
*MP3: Small Black - “Photojournalist”
Small Black’s new album, New Chain, will be out on 10/26 via Jagjaguwar. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon - "Born To Run" (Emmy Opening...
(Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Interpol - "Barricade"
(Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Kanye West - "Monster" (Feat. Jay-Z, Bon...
*MP3: Kanye West - “Monster” (Feat. Jay-Z, Bon Iver)
Kanye West announced that he will be releasing a five-song EP entitled Watch The Throne. “Monster” features an all-star cast of Jay-Z, Bon Iver, Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Wavves - "Post Acid"
(Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Sufjan Stevens - "I Walked"
*MP3: Sufjan Stevens - “I Walked”
Sufjan Stevens’ new album, Ages Of Adz, will be out on 10/12 on Asthmatic Kitty. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Magic Kids - "Superball"
(Ian Anderson)
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The Golden Age: The Justin Vernon Effect
*MP3: Bon Iver - “The Woods”
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The recent news that Justin Vernon has collaborated with Kanye West for the rapper’s upcoming album would have been strange in any world but the one we now live in. The bizarre idea of Bon Iver’s head man rolling out of bed in the morning to shoot some hoops with Kanye before going to work on music all day is only eclipsed by the fact that he flew...
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VIDEO: Katy Perry On Letterman
(Ian Anderson)
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NEWS: Kurt Cobain's Grandfather Speaks With...
Seattle Weekly just released a profile of Kurt Cobain’s grandfather, Leland. This in-depth piece touches on some issues unseen until now. ”Leland Cobain has his famous grandson’s sky-blue eyes and wry smile. His salt-and-pepper hair is cropped short and his sturdy frame gives way to a round Buddha belly. At 86, the patriarch of the Cobain family is less ambulatory than...
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MP3: Dark Dark Dark - "In Your Dreams"
[LOCAL] *MP3: Dark Dark Dark - “In Your Dreams”
Dark Dark Dark’s new album, Wild Go, will be out on 10/5. Tour Dates: Saturday, October 2nd - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue (CD Release Show with Roma di Luna) Sunday, October 3rd - Madison, WI - Project Lodge Monday, October 4th - St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway Tuesday, October 5th - Louisville, KY - Skull Alley Wednesday,...
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MP3: Glasser - "Home"
*MP3: Glasser - “Home”
Glasser’s debut album, Ring, will be out on 9/28 via True Panther. Pre-order yours here. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin...
*MP3: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - “Dracula”
Tonight at New Music Tuesdays with MFR, I will be playing the entire brand new Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin album from start-to-finish. Beyond that, I will be giving free albums to the first two people through the doors, and posters to the next 20 people. It is an amazing album, so come check it out! Click here for details....
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VIDEO: Ted Leo & The Pharmacists - "Bottled In...
(Ian Anderson)
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Best New Releases For August 24, 2010
Ra Ra Riot - The Orchard (Barsuk)
*MP3: Ra Ra Riot - “Boy”
Buy it from Barsuk. Magic Kids - Memphis (True Panther) *MP3: Magic Kids - “Superball”
Buy it from True Panther. Sufjan Stevens - All Delighted People (Asthmatic Kitty) *MP3: Sufjan Stevens - “From The Mouth Of Gabriel”
Buy it from Asthmatic Kitty. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Secret Cities - "Pink City"
(Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Me And My Arrow On City Of Music
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Me And My Arrow star in another great edition of City Of Music. Me And My Arrow are celebrating the release of their new EP on 8/27 at the Kitty Cat Klub.
MySpace
(Ian Anderson)
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MFR TIME: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin...
*MP3: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - “Dracula”
Tomorrow night at New Music Tuesdays with MFR, I will be playing the entire brand new Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin album from start-to-finish. Beyond that, I will be giving free albums to the first two people through the doors, and posters to the next 20 people. It is an amazing album, so come check it out! Click...
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TOUR: White Rabbits Announce Dates Supporting...
*MP3: White Rabbits - “Percussion Gun”
MFR favorites White Rabbits have announced an impressive tour supporting Interpol. Their new album, It’s Frightening, is out now on TBD Records. Tour Dates: 10/18 - Fox Theater - Oakland, CA 10/21 - Soma - San Diego, CA 10/22 - The Joint - Las Vegas, NV 10/23 - Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, CA 10/25 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO 10/27 -...
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VIDEO: Arcade Fire - "Ready To Start"
Source: Elmundo.es (Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT: Nordeast Music Festival
Be sure to enjoy the Nordeast Music Festival today/tonight located at 13th Ave NE in the Sheridan Neighborhood. Tonight features Haley Bonar, Dark Dark Dark, National Bird and others. Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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TODAY: Minneapolis Indie Expo
The first ever Minneapolis-based independent comic festival is today! Stop by for free any time today from 9am-5pm at the Soap Factory. Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: The Thermals - "I Don't Believe You"
Source: Pitchfork (Ian Anderson)
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The Golden Age: The Progression of Arcade Fire
*MP3: Arcade Fire - “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)”
I can still remember the day that I first heard an Arcade Fire song. I was a sophomore in college when my friends called me up to their dorm room to listen to an incredible new band. You haven’t heard Arcade Fire yet? Oh, man, you are not going to believe this.
I didn’t. It was one of those rare moments of...
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TONIGHT: Tokyo Police Club at the Varsity Theater...
[MFR PRESENTS] *MP3: Tokyo Police Club - “Bambi”
We are proud to present Tokyo Police Club tonight at the Varsity Theater. Doors to this 18+ show open at 8pm, Freelance Whales will be opening. Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Satellite Voices - "A Single Cell"
*MP3: Satellite Voices - “A Single Cell”
Minneapolis legend Knol Tate’s latest project, Satellite Voices, will be releasing their debut album on 11/2 via Chicago’s Past/Future Records. ”A Single Cell” is beyond single-worthy and is catchy as hell. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Katy Perry - "Peacock"
*MP3: Katy Perry - “Peacock”
“Peacock” is the Katy Perry song I’ve been waiting for. Her new album, Teenage Dream, will be out 8/24 via Capitol. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Justin Bieber - "U Smile" (Slowed Down 800%)
*MP3: Justin Bieber - “U Smile” (Slowed Down 800%)
J. BIEBZ - U SMILE 800% SLOWER by Shamantis Congrats to Shamantis for taking the internet by storm with this slowed down, 35-minute version of the Bieb’s hit, “U Smile.” (Ian Anderosn)
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NEWS: Weezer To Tour On "Pinkerton" Material?
According to Brian Bell of Weezer in this interview with at the Mile High Music Festival, Weezer may tour in support of the upcoming Pinkerton reissue — maybe. Anyone want to start a petition with me? (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: New "Simon's Cat" Short
(Ian Anderson)
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TONIGHT/CONTEST: New Music Tuesdays with MFR at...
At tonight’s edition of New Music Tuesdays with MFR at Honey, I’ll be giving away free drinks for the night to the person who has the best David costume! But wait, there’s more. I will also be giving away two tickets to see Tokyo Police Club on Thursday night to the runner-up. I’ll be making my decision on the best David costume at 10:30pm, so be there!
*Note: If you...
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MP3: Magic Kids - "Superball"
*MP3: Magic Kids - “Superball”
Magic Kids’ debut album, Memphis, will be out on 8/24 via True Panther. MySpace (Ian Anderson)
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Best New Releases For August 17, 2010
Lissie - Catching A Tiger (Fat Possum) *MP3: Lissie - “Record Collector”
Buy it from Fat Possum. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - Let It Sway (Polyvinyl) *MP3: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - “All Hail Dracula!”
Buy it from Polyvinyl. (Ian Anderson)
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TOUR: Deerhunter Announce U.S. Dates
*MP3: Deerhunter - “Revival”
Deerhunter have announced a month’s worth of tour dates in support of their new album, Halcyon Digest, with a stop in Minneapolis on 10/23 at the Fineline. Their new album will be out on 9/28 via 4AD.
FRI 10/1 ATLANTA, GA Variety Playhouse
SAT 10/9 CHAPEL HILL, NC Cat’s Cradle
SUN 10/10 RICHMOND, VA Canal Club
TUE 10/12 WASHINGTON DC 9:30...
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CONTEST: Bowie Or Byrne? Win Free Drinks All Night
Which is your favorite David? Dress up as your favorite and come to “Bowie & Byrne Night” at New Music Tuesdays with MFR tomorrow night at Honey, you could win free drinks all night. 9pm, 18+, FREE. Click here for details. (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: Atmosphere - "To All My Friends"
[LOCAL]
“To All My Friends” is the latest single from Rhymesayers flagship artist Atmosphere. Buy the mp3 at Rhymesayers. (Ian Anderson)
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NEWS: Bon Iver and Kanye West Collaborate
The rumors appear to be true: Kanye West and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) did, in fact, collaborate on Kanye’s new album. This could be awesome guys. More details at Paste. (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Yeasayer - "Madder Red" (Starring Kristen...
Source: Pitchfork (Ian Anderson)
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VIDEO: Still Corners - "Wish"
(Ian Anderson)
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The Golden Age: Memoryhouse
*MP3: Memoryhouse - “To The Lighthouse”
There’s a lot of music coming out these days that sounds like it was created underwater—soaked in reverb, infinitely suspended, woozily drifting melodies as atmospheric as a bank of cirrus clouds. It’s a nice juxtaposition that a lot of this music comes to us via a cloud, or The Cloud, where it exists to be passed around as...
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TONIGHT: Arms Akimbo, We All Have Hooks For Hands,...
[MFR PRESENTS] *MP3: The Arms Akimbo - “Giving Up For Good” *MP3: We All Have Hooks For Hands - “Be Love, Be Wild” The Arms Akimbo, We All Have Hooks For Hands, and Bambi & The Tin Man are playing at the 7th St. Entry tonight and it will be rad. All three of these bands put on superb live shows and will make for an excellent Thursday night. Doors to this 18+ show...
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MP3: Kanye West - "See Me Now"
*MP3: Kanye West - “See Me Now”
Kanye West leaked “See Me Now” directly from the studio (hence the not finished lack of that sparkle we’re so used to from him), which features Beyonce and Charlie Wilson. And it even comes with a Taylor Swift reference at 5:30. According to Kanye, his new album will be out in November. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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CONTEST: Win Tickets To Arms Akimbo & We All Have...
[MFR PRESENTS] The week of excellent shows continues with The Arms Akimbo, We All Have Hooks For Hands, and Bambi & The Tin Man at the 7th St. Entry tomorrow night. We are proud to present this night of unruly rock ‘n roll and we hope you can come out. If you would like to win free tickets, however, please send your answer to the below question to ian@minneapolisfuckingrocks.com: What...
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MP3: Eternal Summers - "Pogo"
*MP3: Eternal Summers - “Pogo”
Eternal Summers have been one of the great musical highlights of my year thus far, and their latest single, “Pogo,” doesn’t disappoint. The debut record, Silver, will be out on 9/28 via Kanine. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
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MP3: No Age - "Glitter"
*MP3: No Age - “Glitter”
No Age’s new album, Everything In Between, will be out on 9/29 via Sub Pop. Official Site (Ian Anderson)
