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August 20, 2013

The idea for the final installment of the Walker’s Music & Movies series, which David Campbell explained in his introduction of the evening, was to highlight Grant Cutler and all of his many projects. But if there was one takeaway from Monday night’s showcase in Loring Park, it’s that Cutler’s taste in selecting partners for…

Photos: Grant Cutler, Aby Wolf, and Zoo Animal in Loring Park

Photos: Grant Cutler, Aby Wolf, and Zoo Animal in Loring Park

Andrea Swensson • Aug 20, 2013

The idea for the final installment of the Walker’s Music & Movies series, which David Campbell explained in his introduction of the evening, was to highlight Grant Cutler and all of his many projects. But if there was one takeaway from Monday night’s showcase in Loring Park, it’s that Cutler’s taste in selecting partners for…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: What Year Is It?

Aug 20, 2013

We're looking for suggestions for songs that are about specific years for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Zuckerberg Hacked

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Zuckerberg Hacked

Aug 20, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley about Facebook's Mark Zuckerber getting hacked, and rumors of a gold iPhone.

Islands - Becoming The Gunship

Islands - Becoming The Gunship

Jon Schober • Aug 20, 2013

Islands - Becoming The Gunship, from the new album "Ski Mask."

First Listen: Franz Ferdinand, 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action'

First Listen: Franz Ferdinand, 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action'

Amy Schriefer • Aug 19, 2013

Almost 10 years after 'Take Me Out' helped the band break through commercially, win a Mercury Prize and craft a zeitgeist-defining sound -- and two years after a rumored breakup -- the Glaswegian dance-rock outfit returns with its first new album since 2009.

First Listen: Volcano Choir, 'Repave'

First Listen: Volcano Choir, 'Repave'

Stephen Thompson • Aug 19, 2013

If Justin Vernon never releases another record under the name Bon Iver -- and he's publicly suggested that that might be the case -- more albums like Repave would render the issue largely irrelevant. His second album with Volcano Choir is just that good.

New Hot: Fierce rockers amp up the volume this week

New Hot: Fierce rockers amp up the volume this week

David Safar and Jon Schober • Aug 19, 2013

This week on New Hot, we'll take a look at a duo who revitalized the L.A. punk scene, and a band whose members signed some of the most popular indie rock groups of the '90s. These are our three recommended releases for this week.

The Current Presents: Stage Presence and Banter

The Current Presents: Stage Presence and Banter

Andrea Swensson • Aug 19, 2013

Though it’s not something that we often think about when we’re out at a show, a lot of factors to into making a good concert experience. Of course, the band has to be solid, but what about all of those non-musical things that are unfolding before our eyes? Maybe it’s as simple as a little…

Local Gig List: August 19-25

Local Gig List: August 19-25

Andrea Swensson • Aug 19, 2013

  Monday, August 19 Aby Wolf, Grant Cutler, and Zoo Animal Loring Park, Minneapolis 7 p.m., free, all ages For the final installment of the Walker’s Music & Movies series in Loring, producer Grant Cutler will team up with two inventive songwriters and vocalists to present a showcase of their latest collaborations. The 70-minute show…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs of the Summer

Aug 19, 2013

A few different sources have been debating what the "Song of the Summer" really was. We thought we'd let you have a voice in the matter. What was the "Song of the Summer" for you?

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