April 2012
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VIDEO: Here We Go Magic - "How Do I Know"
Apr 30th
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VIDEO: Miike Snow Performs "Paddling Out" On David...
Apr 30th
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MP3: Eternal Summers - "Millions"
The new LP from Eternal Summers, Correct Behavior, will be out on 7/24 via Kanine Records.
Apr 30th
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VIDEO: POP ETC - "Live It Up"
Apr 30th
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TRAILER: The Newsroom (HBO)
Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom debuts on 6/24 on HBO.
Apr 30th
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MP3: Metric - "Youth Without Youth"
Listen to Metric’s new single, Youth Without Youth, on their Soundcloud page.
Apr 30th
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NEWS/VIDEO: Pizza Hut Rips Off The Black Keys
Well, somebody at Pizza Hut needs to be talked to. The above commercial clearly knocks off “Gold On The Ceiling” by The Black Keys. Check it out. For A-B purposes, here’s the original version from The Black Keys: Thanks to We All Want Someone To Shout For for pointing this out.
Apr 30th
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VIDEO: Rihanna - "Where Have You Been"
Apr 30th
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MP3: Sigur Ros - "Varúð"
The new LP from Sigur Ros, Valtari, will be out 5/29 via XL Records.
Apr 30th
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VIDEO: Tennis - "My Better Self"
Apr 30th
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TONIGHT: Aaron and The Sea Album Release At Hell's...
MFR Presents Tonight nightmare-pop connoisseurs Aaron and The Sea will hit Hell’s Kitchen to celebrate their latest release, Creature Creature. Sharing the stage with AATS are local friends UMAMI, I, Colossus, Gentle Lovers, and Lady Parts. This is a crazy cool show; spread the word! Friday, April 27 2012 10p // 18+ // $5 Hell’s Kitchen
Apr 27th
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VIDEO: Nicki Minaj - "Starships"
Apr 27th
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FEATURE: The Lower 48
Though Portland can currently claim them, Minneapolis started as home for MFR favorites The Lower 48. Whether it be the sweet vocal tones of Sarah Parson, the honest melodies of Ben Braden, or the brilliant percussion from Nicholas Sadler, this dream-folk trio can soothe the heaviest of woes no matter where it is they reside. Take a spin through the debut album, Where All Maps End, and it is...
Apr 27th
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CONTEST: Win Tickets To See Frankie Rose This...
New York’s dream-pop gal Frankie Rose will hit the 7th Street Entry this Sunday with guests Dive and locals The Olsen Twinns. We are pretty excited over here at MFR so we are giving you a chance to win a pair of tickets! To enter email laura@minneapolisfuckingrocks.com and tell us what music you like to dance to while cleaning house. Sunday, April 29 2012 7:30p // 18+ // $10 7th...
Apr 26th
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MP3: Nice Purse - "Broken Filthy Arrows"
[LOCAL] Pick up Nice Purse’s new LP, Slumber Girls, via Forged Artifacts. Source: Gimme Noise Premier
Apr 26th
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MP3: Usher - "Scream"
Scream is the latest single from the eternally triple-threating Usher and it will be available on iTunes tomorrow. His new album, Looking For Myself, will be out on 6/12 via RCA Records.
Apr 26th
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VIDEO: Perfume Genius - "Dark Parts"
Apr 26th
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VIDEO: Polica Perform "Leading To Death" On Jimmy...
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Apr 26th
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VIDEO: Foster The People - "Houdini"
Apr 25th
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MP3: Trails And Ways - "Tereza"
Oakland’s Trails And Ways have released Tereza, the first single off of their forthcoming LP Trilingual, which features male and female vocals in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
Apr 25th
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SHORT: Portlandia Spoofs Kickstarter
Apr 25th
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STREAM: Purity Ring - "Obedear"
Purity Ring’s debut record, Shrines, will be out on 7/24 via 4AD/Last Gang Records.
Apr 25th
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VIDEO: The Very Best - "Yoshua Alikuti"
Source: Pitchfork TV
Apr 25th
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VIDEO: Trampled By Turtles On The Late Show With...
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Apr 25th
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CONTEST: Win Tickets To See Aaron & The Sea Friday...
Aaron & The Sea will celebrate the release of their new album, Creature Creature, this Friday at Hell’s Kitchen with UMAMI, I, Colossus, Gentle Lovers, and Lady Parts. For your chance to win tickets email laura@minneapolisfuckingrocks.com with the title of your favorite spring/summer song. Friday, April 27 2012 10pm // 18+ // $5 Hell’s Kitchen
Apr 24th
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MP3: Sonny and the Sunsets - "Pretend You Love Me"
The new LP from Sonny and the Sunsets, Longtime Companion, will be out on 6/26 via Polyvinyl Records.
Apr 24th
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MP3: Mount Eerie - "Lone Bell"
Mount Eerie have released another great track from the forthcoming, Clear Moon.
Apr 24th
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NEWS: Desaparecidos Played A Secret Show Last...
One of my all-time favorite bands, Desaparecidos, played a secret show last night in Omaha at the Slowdown and debuted two new songs. Omaha’s Rock Candy has the story. *UPDATE: Video below.
Apr 24th
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TRAILER: Mansome
Apr 24th
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VIDEO: Of Montreal - "Spiteful Intervention"
“Trippy” doesn’t quite cover it.
Apr 24th
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VIDEO: Portugal. The Man - "All Your Light (Times...
Apr 24th
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STREAM: Dirty Projectors - "You Against The Larger...
This Dirty Projectors demo was released by Domino on Record Store Day.
Apr 24th
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NEWS: Trampled By Turtles To Play The Late Show...
[LOCAL] Trampled By Turtles are killing it and will bring their radness to the Late Show with David Letterman tomorrow night. Congrats guys!
Apr 23rd
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MP3/VIDEO: St. Vincent - "GROT"
Apr 23rd
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MP3: Fiona Apple - "Every Single Night"
Alright fine, Fiona Apple, I’ll get on board. Her new album will be out on 6/19 via Epic Records.
Apr 23rd
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NEWS: Cat Power Announces New Album Details
Chan Marshall (a.k.a. Cat Power) announced on Twitter this weekend that her new album will be called Sun and will be out 9/11 via Matador Records.
Apr 23rd
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VIDEO: Lana Del Rey - "Carmen"
Apr 23rd
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TONIGHT: A. Wolf & Her Claws Album Release At The...
MFR Presents Tonight A. Wolf & Her Claws celebrate their debut album release at the Cedar with help from local faves Brute Heart. It’s going to be a fun party; spread the word! Saturday, April 21 2012 7pm // $12 // All Ages Cedar Cultural Center
Apr 21st
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TOUR: Blitzen Trapper Announces North American...
Minnesota favorites Blitzen Trapper will be playing three Minnesota dates on their upcoming North American tour. Pretty neat that they’re hitting up Rochester and Duluth! Tour Dates: Apr. 28 – Silverton, OR - Oregon Garden Brewfest May 26 - George, WA - Sasquatch Music Festival May 29- Denver, CO - Bluebird May 30- Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre May 31- Kansas City, MO - Riot Room...
Apr 20th
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INTERVIEW: Ben Maddox of Hundred Visions
Austin based rockers Hundred Visions will hit the Turf Club tomorrow, April 21, on their first national tour in support of city mates White Denim. We are excited to have these guys come to town, and based on their knowledge of Minnesota music legends they seem pumped to come through as well. MFR spoke with member Ben Maddox (vocals, guitar) during a long stretch of driving on a rare day off; his...
Apr 20th
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TRAILER: Hemingway & Gellhorn (HBO)
Apr 19th
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NEWS: Help Tommy Rehbein Make An Album
[LOCAL] Living local legend Tommy Rehbein is embarking on a musical journey back to the era of Jesus & Mary Chain, Ride and My Bloody Valentine — and he needs your help. You may have heard Tommy’s work through Farewell Continental, House Party, or (my personal favorite) Small Towns Burn A Little Slower, but his most striking influences have been felt in his tireless efforts...
Apr 19th
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CONTEST: Win Tickets To See A. Wolf & Her Claws...
A. Wolf & Her Claws will hit the Cedar Cultural Center this Saturday in celebration of their debut album and they are bringing the wonderful Brute Heart with to party. This show is going to be amazing. MFR is giving away a pair of tickets for your enjoyment so listen up: To enter email laura@minneapolisfuckingrocks.com with your answer to the following question. Who would make a better...
Apr 19th
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VIDEO: Zambri - "Hundred Hearts"
Source: Stereogum
Apr 19th
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NEWS: Rock The Garden Lineup Announced
[LOCAL] The Current has announced its lineup for this year’s Rock The Garden and it’s a goodie! The Hold Steady, Trampled by Turtles, Doomtree, Tune-Yards and Howler make up the annual Minnesota music get-together, which takes place on 6/16, and I’d like to tip my hat to The Current for a job well done.
Apr 18th
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CONTEST: Win An Autographed Tegan and Sara Poster!
Yeah, you read that right. MFR is stoked to have this super rad autographed poster from Tegan and Sara and we want to give it to you! To enter email laura@minneapolisfuckingrocks.com and tell us about your sweet plans for Record Store Day this weekend. Tegan and Sara’s tune “Northshore” is featured on the Warner Bros. Records’ Unlock the Rock compilation which hits...
Apr 18th
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MP3: Hot Chip - "Night And Day"
Hot Chip’s new album, In Our Heads, will be out on 6/4 via Domino.
Apr 18th
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VIDEO: The Shins - "The Rifle's Spiral"
Apr 18th
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INTERVIEW: A. Wolf & Her Claws
[MFR Presents] Electro-pop sweethearts A. Wolf & Her Claws showered the local scene today with the long-awaited self-titled debut release! This face melting sensation will perform a free show tonight at the Electric Fetus, as well as a badass release party this Saturday at the Cedar Cultural Center. Seize the opportunity to catch this group twice in one week! MFR recently spoke with...
Apr 17th
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TEASER: Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars...
In theaters November 2012.
Apr 17th