Minnesota band Tapes n' Tapes had the opening slot at Rock the Garden 2011. Even though it was still raining outside, the band rallied a strong showing of enthusiastic fans.

We've partnered with KEXP in Seattle to swap 5 of each city's favorite bands and play them on the air.

After forming in 2002 and discarding more metal sounding names, members of Zebulon Pike found that the name of the early American explorer was the best fit for their blend of instrumental prog-doom metal. Since then Zebulon Pike have won numerous awards including City Pages "Best New Band of 2004," Best Hard Rock Group" and "Best Hard Rock Recording" at the 2004 Minnesota Music Awards.

Compared to the minimal composition on "For Emma...", the follow-up is more expansive and even experimental.

A recap of Rock the Garden 2011 featuring videos, audio, photos and more!

Bob Mould, co-founder of the seminal Minneapolis punk band Husker Du, as well as the hit-making alt rock group Sugar, has written an autobiography. It's called "See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody." He read from the new book, talked with Mary Lucia and played a few songs in the UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio.

Justin Roth performs in the Radio Heartland studio.

I recommend listening to this record from beginning to end, with your eyes closed and your imagination ready to run wild.