Atlas Genius & Tu Fawning @ Crystal Ballroom 8/28
Written by Cassandra Mill Pictures by Megan Goldstein The use of tools is considered the pivotal moment in our species’ evolution. In man’s primordial state, sticks were used to make fire and sharpened...
View ArticleL’Assassins Video Debut at Ritz Theater
Last time I caught the fine ladies of L’Assassins was at the Girls Got Rhythm Festival in St. Paul and I was floored. So, when I caught wind of a shindig at the Ritz Theater’s First Annual Giant...
View ArticleContest: Win Tickets to See Dirty Three at Mission Theater in PDX
The Australian three-piece Dirty Three is making their way to Portland for two dates at Mission Theater (October 3rd and 4th) in support of their album Toward the Low Sun. All this is reflected in the...
View ArticleDark Dark Dark Heading Out on Tour to Support Who Needs Who
Minneapolis 5 piece Dark Dark Dark is heading out on tour in support of their newest album Who Needs Who (Supply and Demand Music). Who Needs Who drops on October 2nd, but you can grab a sneak peek of...
View ArticleAU Release Music Video for Solid Gold and Tour Dates
What did you think of AU’s album Both Lights? Pretty great huh! Well, if you are on the west side of the country, you’re in luck! AU is hitting the road at the end of October with four piece...
View ArticlePreview: Nick Waterhouse and Allah-Las @ Fine Line Music Cafe
It’s been a few years since I left my hometown of Los Angeles. There are days when I crave a little piece of that fair city. When I caught wind that the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis, MN was...
View ArticleCarroll Premiers New Track Lead Balloon Off EP Needs
For the last hour I’ve watched my Twitter feed spazz out with everyone in Minneapolis going into a Twitter panic about Prince, Atmosphere, Trampled By Turtles, and The Replacements. So when I heard...
View ArticleY La Bamba New EP Oh February & Tour
It’s always exciting hear that one of our favorite Portland based groups is doing well. Y La Bamba is not only heading out on tour with Denver’s The Lumineers, but they’ve also released a new six song...
View ArticleBad Bad Hats & Hannah Georgas @ Bryant Lake Bowl 1.28.13
Written by Eliza Summerlin Pictures by Stuart Wainstock Bryant Lake Bowl is a humble venue and Bad Bad Hats are a humble band. Fronted by Kerry Alexander, the three-piece garage pop band clearly...
View ArticleCarroll at 331 Club in Minneapolis, MN 02.01.13
Review by Eliza Summerlin In the past few weeks, Minneapolis band Carroll has attracted the attention of The Current, Radio K, and KFAI as well as numerous blogs. The hype is not unwarranted. The...
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