Megadeth bassist and Minnesota native David Ellefson becoming a Lutheran pastorAndrea Swensson • Jan 20, 2012Metal mainstay making an unlikely career switch
Friday Five: New I Self Divine, ice skating with Zoo Animal, and moreAndrea Swensson • Jan 20, 2012Local music notes from the week of January 16-20
St. Paul Music Club reconvenes to rally behind one of its ownAndrea Swensson • Jan 20, 2012Rock for the Rules takes place Saturday night at the Amsterdam
The Minor Planets on Radio HeartlandMike Pengra, Dana Thompson and Eric Christopher • Jan 19, 2012Dana Thompson and Eric Christopher, AKA The Minor Planets, perform songs from their new album, "Shadow In The Water."
Father You See Queen make experimental music accessibleAndrea Swensson • Jan 19, 2012Duo Mark McGee and Nicole Tollefson celebrate their debut EP
Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles debut “Just a Kid”Andrea Swensson • Jan 19, 2012New full-length HEAT out this spring
Theft of The Dial: Gary EichtenJill Riley • Jan 19, 2012Midday host and producer Gary Eichten has worn many hats during his 40-plus-year career at Minnesota Public Radio, including news director, special events producer and station manager. And now he can add another name to the list: 89.3 The Current DJ. Gary joins The Morning Show's Jill Riley to talk about his career in radio and play some of his favorite songs.
New Doomtree video: “Bangarang”Andrea Swensson • Jan 18, 2012Karaoke-themed video features Har Mar Superstar cameo
Hymie’s Vintage Records donating half of today’s sales to Daniel Levy’s memoryAndrea Swensson • Jan 18, 2012Proceeds will benefit a mental health facility in Levy's hometown
Gramma’s Boyfriend releasing new 7″ on Kings of Leon’s labelAndrea Swensson • Jan 17, 2012KOL imprint Serpents & Snakes will release limited run this spring
