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November 27, 2013

Sebadoh - I Will, from the new album "Defend Yourself."

Sebadoh - I Will

Sebadoh - I Will

Jon Schober • Nov 27, 2013

Sebadoh - I Will, from the new album "Defend Yourself."

9:30 Coffee Break: Thankful Songs

9:30 Coffee Break: Thankful Songs

Nov 26, 2013

Get in the Thanksgiving mood a little early by suggesting a song that best fits what you are thankful for this year.

Why we’re thankful this holiday season

Why we’re thankful this holiday season

Andrea Swensson • Nov 26, 2013

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, we are officially entering The Holiday Season and all of the joy, stress, and other heightened emotional states that entails. For many, the holidays are a time of joy and togetherness, and a reason to honor the friends and family we hold so dear—but they can also serve…

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Gravity Extended

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Gravity Extended

Nov 26, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the Gravity companion film available online, and distinguished British actors read YouTube comments.

Atmosphere, Cruel Love, Very Small Animal, Korda 2 Komp: Minnesota record releases this week

Atmosphere, Cruel Love, Very Small Animal, Korda 2 Komp: Minnesota record releases this week

KT Lindemann • Nov 26, 2013

Atmosphere, Seven’s Travels (10th Anniversary Edition) Ten years after the album’s original release, Rhymesayers Entertainment presents a new incarnation of Atmosphere’s Seven’s Travels, available now in stores and online. Released on two white vinyl discs and featuring the original cover design, the legendary local rap duo’s fourth official album is also accompanied by a disc…

Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside - Lips N Hips

Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside - Lips N Hips

Jon Schober • Nov 26, 2013

Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside - Lips N Hips, from the new "Summer EP."

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: The National pick sides in the Premiership

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: The National pick sides in the Premiership

Mark Wheat • Nov 25, 2013

Brothers Bryce and Aaron Dessner made their Premier League predictions on BBC's Football Focus with Mark Lawrenson. Here's a look at how the Dessners' predictions stacked up against the weekend's results, including the big Merseyside derby.

Top 89 of 2013: Bonus Categories

Top 89 of 2013: Bonus Categories

Nov 25, 2013

Don't forget to vote for our bonus categories, including best album, best concert and best new artist.

Dem Atlas, Mayda, Idle Hands, and more to play 11/26 Philippines relief benefit at the Nomad

Dem Atlas, Mayda, Idle Hands, and more to play 11/26 Philippines relief benefit at the Nomad

Jonathan McJunkin • Nov 25, 2013

Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines earlier this month, causing $1.36 billion of damage and killing more than 5,000 people while leaving thousands more homeless. In the last few weeks, calls to support the relief effort have been ubiquitous and help has poured in from around the globe. It was one of the simplest calls to…

A Tribute to Sue McLean proves that ‘live music is good for the soul’

A Tribute to Sue McLean proves that ‘live music is good for the soul’

Andrea Swensson • Nov 25, 2013

If one needed any further proof of concert promoter Sue McLean’s impact on our community, they needn’t look any further than First Avenue’s big black stage on Saturday night, which served as a rotating door for many of the pillars of the live music scene. It says something that some of the evening’s highlights came…

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