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The audacity of Low: What does a band ‘owe’ us when we pay to see them perform? Local Blog

Whether you attended Rock the Garden, listened to the live broadcast from home, or simply followed along on Twitter, chances are you’ve caught a few mumblings and grumblings about Low’s 27-minute-long, one-song set. As the sun peeked out and the crowd peeled off their rain ponchos, the Duluth trio launched into their song “Do You [...]

Volcano Choir premiere new single "Byegone" Discover music

Volcano Choir premieres the first single off their upcoming release Repave. Listen to "Byegone" and share your opinion with us.

New Hot: three big releases from Australia, Canada and Iceland Discover music

This week on New Hot, read about a band that won multiple ARIA awards in Australia for their debut, plus another album from one of Iceland's biggest musical exports. These are our three recommended releases for Tuesday, June 18.

Slideshow: Metric at Rock the Garden Local Blog

Metric blew everyone’s expectations clear out of the water. As the end-cap to a wild day of rain, sun and excitement, Emily Haines, Jimmy Shaw and the rest of Metric made this year’s Rock The Garden one to remember. Slideshow: Silversun Pickups at Rock the Garden Slideshow: Bob Mould at Rock the Garden Slideshow: Low [...]