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February 26, 2012

The Bloomington solo artist has fans from Minnesota to Poland

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Observer Drift’s Collin Ward on the power of the home studio and the internet

Andrea Swensson • Feb 26, 2012

The Bloomington solo artist has fans from Minnesota to Poland

Album Review: Dr. Dog - Be The Void

Album Review: Dr. Dog - Be The Void

Bill DeVille • Feb 26, 2012

One thing I have always enjoyed about Dr. Dog is their focus on songs. Songwriting today can sometimes seem like a lost art form. But there are plenty of classic Dr. Dog tunes on this album, full of their signature harmonies, sharp songwriting, great melody and sing-along choruses.

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Friday Five: Get Cryphy turns 4, Marijuana Deathsquads team with Playatta, and more

Andrea Swensson • Feb 24, 2012

Local music notes from the week of February 20-24

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Song of the Day: Observer Drift

Jon Schober • Feb 24, 2012

Read about and download his new track "Corridors"

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Dessa to give presentation at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum

Andrea Swensson • Feb 24, 2012

Her event will include a speech, interview, and performance

Tennis perform live in The Current studio

Tennis perform live in The Current studio

Barb Abney and Tennis • Feb 23, 2012

Denver-based band Tennis describe their new album "Young and Old" as "Stevie Nicks going through a Motown phase." Produced by Patrick Carney of The Black Keys and recorded in three weeks, their breezy pop songs were inspired by touring and poetry from Yates.

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Slim Dunlap recovering from emergency surgery following stroke

Andrea Swensson • Feb 23, 2012

Dunlap received a visit from Paul Westerberg last night

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Lazerbeak premieres new video for ‘Lift Every Voice’

Andrea Swensson • Feb 23, 2012

Track is off his latest, Lava Bangers

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First round of MN-centric SXSW showcases announced

Andrea Swensson • Feb 22, 2012

McNally Smith, Vita.mn, and Rock the Cause planning big gigs

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Local Radar: Enola Gay, Wiping Out Thousands and more

Jon Schober • Feb 22, 2012

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week

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