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August 23, 2016

Lewis Del Mar's Max Harwood and Danny Miller chat with New Hot host David Safar about their debut EP and how the internet has shaped their success.

Rising duo Lewis Del Mar talk roots, debut EP

Rising duo Lewis Del Mar talk roots, debut EP

David Safar and Lewis Del Mar • Aug 23, 2016

Lewis Del Mar's Max Harwood and Danny Miller chat with New Hot host David Safar about their debut EP and how the internet has shaped their success.

Music News: Coldplay and James Corden cover ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’

Music News: Coldplay and James Corden cover ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’

Staff • Aug 22, 2016

On Sunday night at the Rose Bowl, Coldplay invited James Corden to join them onstage for a cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” It being Corden’s birthday, the band brought a cake out to give to the TV host after their duet. (Stereogum) Warpaint relocate Varsity gig Warpaint have relocated a planned Sept. 29 Varsity Theater show to…

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Coffee Break: Say goodbye

Anna Reed • Aug 22, 2016

At one point today the Oake & Riley staff looked at each other and sadly admitted that the Olympic games are over, and we're going to miss them. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention saying goodbye, or acknowledge the end of something?

Today in Music History: Remembering John Lee Hooker on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering John Lee Hooker on his birthday

Aug 22, 2016

Elvis Presley started his first film; Led Zeppelin created water activated album cover art; and John Lee Hooker was born, Today in Music History.

Review and photos: The Local Show’s Artists to Watch

Review and photos: The Local Show’s Artists to Watch

Cecilia Johnson • Aug 22, 2016

The Twin Cities enjoyed a bounty of concerts on Saturday night. Metallica rocked U.S. Bank Stadium; Wilco played Hall’s Island; Har Mar Superstar, Flume, Square Lake Music & Film Festival, and a half dozen other shows went down all over the metro. The Cedar, though, had an edge (plus written support from U.S. Representative Keith Ellison; read his letter…

Keith Ellison writes letter supporting Minnesota music

Keith Ellison writes letter supporting Minnesota music

Jay Gabler • Aug 22, 2016

On Saturday night at the Cedar Cultural Center, ten up-and-coming local artists played The Local Show’s Artists to Watch showcase. In honor of the occasion, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison — whose congressional district includes the City of Minneapolis — penned a letter supporting the artists, and local music generally. The letter was read onstage at…

Album of the Week: Joseph, 'I'm Alone, No You're Not'

Album of the Week: Joseph, 'I'm Alone, No You're Not'

David Safar • Aug 22, 2016

'I'm Alone, No You're Not' could be considered the debut from one of the year's most promising acts. Although it's not Joseph's first album, it's a musical statement that the sister trio from Portland, Ore., have found their voices as songwriters and performers.

Music News: Tragically Hip say goodbye as Justin Trudeau pays tribute

Music News: Tragically Hip say goodbye as Justin Trudeau pays tribute

Staff • Aug 21, 2016

With frontman Gord Downie facing terminal brain cancer, the Tragically Hip played their final show Saturday night in Kingston, Ont. Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau was on hand to pay tribute. (Pitchfork) Read Jim McGuinn’s story about taking a road trip to Winnipeg to see a show on the band’s goodbye tour. Frank Ocean album finally drops It’s finally…

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Review and photos: Metallica rocks U.S. Bank Stadium

Daniel Nass • Aug 21, 2016

The first time Metallica performed in the Twin Cities was Feb. 6, 1985. They performed at First Ave (or, according to a t-shirt listing every Twin Cities show they’ve done, “The First Avenue”) in support of the Ride the Lightning album. Thirty-one years later, the metal monsters rolled into town for a show just down the road from…

Review and photos: Wilco charm Minneapolis at Hall’s Island

Review and photos: Wilco charm Minneapolis at Hall’s Island

Lillian Speakman • Aug 21, 2016

Broadcast update: Tune in on Friday September 9, 2016 at 10 p.m. CST to hear the concert from Hall’s Island again. Last night, Wilco and Kurt Vile delighted concertgoers at Hall’s Island in Northeast Minneapolis. Despite the weather, people happily braved the drizzle for a chance to see Wilco perform in the Twin Cities once…

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