January 2011
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MP3: Alexander - "A Million Years"
*MP3: Alexander - “A Million Years”
Alexander Ebert from Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros has gone solo. “Million Years” is the first track to surface and it’s pretty solid. His self-titled debut will be out 3/1 via Vagrant.
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MP3: The Kills - "Satellite"
*MP3: The Kills - “Satellite”
The Kills’ new album, Bloodpressures, will be out on 4/5 via Domino Records.
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TOUR: Danielson Announce U.S. Dates
*MP3: Danielson - “Grow”
Danielson have announced a three-week U.S. tour with a two-night stint in Minneapolis at the Southern Theater. Tour Dates: 03-25 - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge 03-26 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club Lounge 03-27 - Pittsburgh, PA - Smiling Moose 03-28 - Cincinnati, OH - Mayday 03-29 - Louisville, KY - 930 Listening Room 03-30 - Chicago, IL -...
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MP3: Fleet Foxes - "Helplessness Blues"
*MP3: Fleet Foxes - “Helplessness Blues”
I have a hunch that “Helplessness Blues” is a safe release to remind everyone just how great their last album was, however, I hope they take us somewhere new and uncharted on the rest of the record. Fleet Foxes’ new album, Helplessness Blues, will be out on 5/3 via Sub Pop.
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TOUR: Grouplove Announce U.S. Dates
*MP3: Grouplove - “Naked Kids”
Grouplove have announced U.S. tour dates with a stop in Minneapolis on 4/1 at the 7th St. Entry. Tour Dates: 3/23 San Francisco, CA – The Independent 3/25 Los Angeles, CA – The Troubadour 3/29 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court 3/30 Denver, CO – Walnut Room 4/01 Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry 4/02 Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern 4/03 Toronto, ON – Lee’s...
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TOUR: The Fresh & Onlys Announce U.S. Dates
The Fresh & Onlys have announced a nice U.S. tour (no stop in Minneapolis, sadly).
Tour Dates:
02/27 San Francisco, CA Bottom of the Hill ~
03/16 - 03/19 Austin, TX SXSW
03/21 San Diego, CA Tin Can Alehouse
03/22 Los Angeles, CA Echo
04/12 Denver, CO Hi Dive &
04/13 Lawrence, KS The Jackpot Saloon &
04/14 Bloomington, IN The Bishop &
04/15 Pittsburgh, PA Brillobox...
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MP3: Secret Cities - "Love Crime"
*MP3: Secret Cities - “Love Crime”
On of my favorite new bands of 2010, Secret Cities, will be releasing a new album, Strange Hearts, on 3/29 via Western Vinyl.
The band has also announced tour dates with a stop in Minneapolis on 2/19 at the 7th St. Entry with Tennis and Holiday Shores.
02.17 Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
02.18 Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium 02.19...
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MP3: Little Scream - "The Heron & The Fox"
*MP3: Little Scream - “The Heron And The Fox”
Little Scream’s debut LP, The Golden Record, will be out on 4/12 via Secretly Canadian.
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MP3: Rai Knight - "Mr. Postman" (Oseeola Remix)
*MP3: Rai Knight - “Mr. Postman” (Oseeola Remix)
Rai Knight is fantastic. This Detroit native is slowly-but-surely getting the word out and this Oseeola remix of her “Mr. Postman” surely doesn’t hurt. Thanks to Pigeons and Planes on the tip.
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VIDEO: No Age - "Fever Dreaming"
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VIDEO: Sleigh Bells - "Rill Rill"
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INTERVIEW: Grouplove
*MP3: Grouplove - “Naked Kids”
The highly anticipated arrival of Grouplove is almost here. With the advent of a new six-song EP (out this week), I’m excited to see what they come up with next. Sean of Grouplove was kind enough to participate in an MFR Ultimate Interview, check out his responses below: MFR: What originally inspired the conception of the band?
Our friendship...
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VIDEO: Eternal Summers - "Safe At Home"
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MP3: Bright Eyes - "Haile Selassie"
MP3: Bright Eyes - “Haile Selassie”
The new album from Bright Eyes, The People’s Key, will be out on 2/15 via Saddle Creek. Have a listen above and have a download below:
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VIDEO: The Thermals - "Never Listen To Me"
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Best New Releases For January 25, 2011
Deerhoof - Deerhoof vs. Evil (Polyvinyl) *MP3: Deerhoof - “The Merry Barracks”
Full album stream on Spinner. Buy it from Polyvinyl. Destroyer - Kaputt (Merge) *MP3: Destroyer - “Chinatown”
Buy it from Merge. Iron & Wine - Kiss Each Other Clean (Warner) *MP3: Iron & Wine - “Walking Far From Home”
Full album stream on Spinner. Buy it from...
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MP3: Robert Pollard - "Touch Me In The Right...
*MP3: Robert Pollard - “Touch Me In The Right Place”
Robert Pollard’s new album, Space CIty Kicks, will be out on 1/25 via Guided By Voices Records.
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MP3: Orchestra Fail, Just Amazing
I may be a little behind on this one, but it is just so funny.
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MP3: Sleigh Bells - "Tell Em" (Diplo Remix)
*MP3: Sleigh Bells - “Tell Em” (Diplo Remix)
This is great. Good work Diplo.
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NEWS: Spinner Interviews John Vanderslice About...
*MP3: John Vanderslice - “Sea Salt”
Mike Ayers at AOL Spinner just posted a great interview with MFR-favorite John Vanderslice about his upcoming orchestral-based record: “While we were recording, some were auditioning for the San Francisco Opera. They’re in a different world,” Vanderslice recalls. “I love both worlds equally, but if you don’t really...
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TOUR: The Joy Formidable Announce U.S. Dates
*MP3: The Joy Formidable - “Austere”
The Joy Formidable have announced a healthy U.S. tour with a stop in Minneapolis on 4/6 at the 7th St. Entry. Their new album is available for pre-order here. 22-Mar Atlanta, GA / The Earl 24-Mar Durham, NC / Duke University 25-Mar Washington, DC / Black Cat 26-Mar Albany, NY / Valentines 28-Mar Providence, RI / The Met 29-Mar Boston, MA /...
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TONIGHT: MN RollerGirls At Roy Wilkins Auditorium
The Minnesota RollerGirls’ bout tonight at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul is sold out! If you’re going, be safe and have fun.
The whole thing gets started at 630pm. Click here for details.
Thanks to the overwhelming number of you who entered the contest! If you didn’t win this week, stick around, I have more tickets to giveaway all season. If you won, I already...
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MP3: Foster The People - "Houdini"
*MP3: Foster The People - “Houdini”
Foster The People’s new three-song EP will be out on 1/18.
Source: Pretty Much Amazing
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VIDEO: Bud Light Dude Commercials From 2007
These are very funny, I can’t believe I missed them when they were originally aired.
Source: brotherdreambrother
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MP3: Cotton Jones - "Egg On A Sea"
*MP3: Cotton Jones - “Egg On A Sea”
Cotton Jones’ new EP, Sit Beside Your Vegetables, will be out on 2/22 via Suicide Squeeze.
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VIDEO: Lykke Li - "Untitled"
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NEWS: Spotify Closes Deal With Sony
Sony has licensed a deal with British online music service Spotify for U.S. distribution: ”In what could be a breakthrough for the next phase of digital music, Sony Music Entertainment has signed a deal with Spotify, a sleek British online service, for distribution in the United States. Spotify, which streams music and has a smartphone app, has been a hit in Europe but its move across the...
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CONTEST: Win Tickets To See The MN RollerGirls On...
[MFR PRESENTS] RollerGirls Time! The always badass Minnesota RollerGirls’ next bout is this Saturday (1/22) at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. We are giving away three pairs of tickets to see the bout. To enter, please email ian@minneapolisfuckingrocks.com with your answer to the below question:
What is your favorite skateboarding video of all time? Please send links to videos...
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VIDEO: Best Coast - "Crazy For You"
Best Coast day continues!
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MP3: Women - "Bullfight"
*MP3: Women - “Bullfight”
“Bullfight” is the latest single from Women, which is featured on a Faux Discx 7” that can be picked up here.
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VIDEO: Panda Bear - "Atiba Song"
If you are an artist and ever want to make me smile, make a skateboarding video. Panda Bear debuts a new track backing this solid Skate Fairy video.
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The Golden Age: Tennis' "Cape Dory"
*MP3: Tennis - “Seafarer”
I played tennis in high school. Four years straight on JV, with little to no improvement, to be exact. I played almost all of those entire four years at doubles, with the same partner, whose name was Eric. We were what one might politely consider barely adequate on the court, but we played hard and stayed positive throughout our many losses and few...
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MP3: Best Coast - "Sunny Adventure"
*MP3: Best Coast - “Sunny Adventure”
“Sunny Adventure” is the latest from Best Coast and can be found on a split 7” with Jeff the Brotherhood. Click here to pick it up.
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NEWS: Coachella Lineup Announced
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VIDEO: She & Him - "Don't Look Back"
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CONTEST: Win Liz Phair Tickets
[MFR PRESENTS] *MP3: Liz Phair - “Fuck and Run”
MFR is proud to present Liz Phair at the Fine Line Music Cafe tomorrow night (01/20). Doors to this 18-plus show open at 7pm and admission is $20. We’re super excited to be a part of this, as Ms. Phair is pretty much a deity. She wrote Exile in Guyville people.
We’re giving away a couple guest list spots to the best...
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MIX: OTR 19 - Los Angeles
I’m hopping on a plane in a few short hours to escape the -20 below temperatures of Minneapolis for the sun and 75-degree weather in Los Angeles. The 19th edition of On The Road features some of the songs that will keep me company on the flight. You know, other than the entire Blink-182 catalog. I will wear shorts. *MP3: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - “The One” *MP3: Foster...
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MP3: Peter, Bjorn & John - "Breaker, Breaker"
*MP3: Peter, Bjorn & John - “Breaker, Breaker”
Peter, Bjorn & John’s new album, Gimme Some, will be out on 3/29 via StarTime International.
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MP3: Peter, Bjorn & John - "Breaker, Breaker"
*MP3: Peter, Bjorn & John - “Breaker, Breaker”
Peter, Bjorn & John’s new album, Gimme Some, will be out on 3/29 via StarTime International.
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TONIGHT: Me and My Arrow at New Music Tuesdays...
*MP3: Me and My Arrow - “Pour Some Brown Sugar On Me”
Tonight’s New Music Tuesdays with MFR party will feature the likes of Me and My Arrow, who are kicking off a nice east coast tour, as well as releasing a documentary. Their brand of rock is entirely unique in the Minneapolis scene, so tonight will be a goodie. From me, you expect to hear new music from Tapes ‘n...
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TOUR: The Kills Announce U.S. Dates
*MP3: The Kills - “Getting Down”
The Kills have announced a full U.S. tour with a stop in Minneapolis on 5/5 at the First Avenue Mainroom. Their new album, Blood Pressures, will be out on 4/5 via Domino Records. Tour Dates:
03/29 – Antwerp, BE @ Trix 03/30 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg 03/31 – London, UK @ Heaven 04/02 – Milan, IT @ Tunnel 04/06 – Paris, FR @ Le Bataclan 04/08 –...
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TOUR: The Kills Announce U.S. Dates
*MP3: The Kills - “Getting Down”
The Kills have announced a full U.S. tour with a stop in Minneapolis on 5/5 at the First Avenue Mainroom. Their new album, Blood Pressures, will be out on 4/5 via Domino Records. Tour Dates:
03/29 – Antwerp, BE @ Trix 03/30 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg 03/31 – London, UK @ Heaven 04/02 – Milan, IT @ Tunnel 04/06 – Paris, FR @ Le Bataclan 04/08 –...
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MP3: Wavves - "Mutant"
*MP3: Wavves - “Mutant”
“Mutant” found itself as a bonus track on the Japanese version of Wavves’ recent King Of The Beach. Props to We All Want Someone To Shout For on the find.
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NEWS: The Strokes Announce Official Release Date...
It looks like that the fourth studio album from The Strokes will come out on 3/22 via RCA. Just excited.
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TOUR: Cut/Copy Announce U.S. Dates
*MP3: Cut/Copy - “Where I’m Going”
Cut/Copy have announced a stretch of U.S. tour dates with stop in Minneapolis on 4/9 at the First Avenue Mainroom. Their new album, Zonoscope, will be out on 3/8 via Modular. Tour Dates: 03/26 - Miami, FL – Ultra Music Festival / Bicentennial Park 03/28 - Atanta, GA – Masquerade (Heaven Stage) * 03/29 – Washington DC – 9:30 Club * 03/31 –...
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TONIGHT: Trivia Mafia 4-Year Anniversary Party
The Trivia Mafia will be celebrating their fourth year of existence tonight at the 331 Club. It’s going to be completely bad ass. The shindig starts at 8pm and is 21+. Click here for details.
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NEWS: Panda Bear Sets Release Date For "Tomboy"
After a bit of back-and-forth, the new Panda Bear album, Tomboy, will actually (for real this time) be out on 4/19 via Paw Tracks.
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VIDEO: Crystal Castles - "Not In Love" (Feat....
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VIDEO: Is Facebook Dying?
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VIDEO: Metric - "Expecting To Fly"
