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June 24, 2013

Gold Panda - Brazil, from the new album "Half Of Where You Live."

Gold Panda - Brazil

Gold Panda - Brazil

Jon Schober • Jun 24, 2013

Gold Panda - Brazil, from the new album "Half Of Where You Live."

Album Review: Dessa - Parts of Speech

Album Review: Dessa - Parts of Speech

Andrea Swensson • Jun 24, 2013

At this point in her career, Dessa has little left to prove. In Minnesota, she's achieved total media saturation. Nationally, her profile has steadily risen with vocal support from flagship critics like Robert Christgau and media outlets like Elle Magazine and MTV. And all signs point to Parts of Speech serving as her biggest push toward a mainstream audience yet.

The Hang Ups perform in The Current studios

The Hang Ups perform in The Current studios

The Hang Ups • Jun 23, 2013

The Hang Ups, led by guitarist and vocalist Brian Tighe, have been bustling in and out of the Minneapolis music scene since first forming in 1990. Over the course of their 20+ years together, the group has released four studio albums.

Teenage Kicks salutes Todd Rundgren and notable Kicks-era releases

Teenage Kicks salutes Todd Rundgren and notable Kicks-era releases

Jim McGuinn • Jun 21, 2013

June 22 is the 65th birthday of iconoclastic rocker Todd Rundgren. Besides a solo career that spans decades and sounds, Todd has also produced some of the biggest albums in rock history. It's also the anniversary of some notable Kicks-era releases. Let's

9:30 Coffee Break: Summer Solstice

9:30 Coffee Break: Summer Solstice

Jun 21, 2013

We're going to celebrate to longest day of the year, and the kick-off to summer, with a Solstice themed Coffee Break.

Movie Maven: 'World War Z'

Movie Maven: 'World War Z'

Luke Taylor and Stephanie Curtis • Jun 21, 2013

Stephanie Curtis reviews the new zombie thriller starring Brad Pitt and featuring music by Muse.

Celluloid Stars: A talented crop of music video directors are bringing style to the local music scene

Celluloid Stars: A talented crop of music video directors are bringing style to the local music scene

Erik Thompson • Jun 21, 2013

As the Twin Cities music scene continues to evolve and expand beyond our regional borders to a wider level of national and international acceptance, the focus not only falls on the talents of the bands and musicians who craft these indelible sounds, but also towards the ambitious and inspired vision of the video directors who…

Today In Music History: Jimmy Page Makes His Debut With The Yardbirds

Today In Music History: Jimmy Page Makes His Debut With The Yardbirds

Jun 21, 2013

Little Richard got a star, The Rolling Stones sued, and Jimmy Page joined The Yardbirds Today in Music History.

Alison Rae - Hide and Seek

Alison Rae - Hide and Seek

Jon Schober • Jun 21, 2013

Alison Rae - Hide and Seek, the title track from her new EP.

Alt-J: Insoluble on the charts with "Dissolve Me" - The Chart Show, June 20, 2013

Alt-J: Insoluble on the charts with "Dissolve Me" - The Chart Show, June 20, 2013

Mark Wheat • Jun 21, 2013

It's been a battle between the robots and triangles on The Chart Show as of late. Alt-J beat out last week's #1 track, "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk." This makes it Alt-J's third appearance on top in total with "Dissolve Me."

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