
The new EP from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. , Patterns , will be out on 4/16 via Warner Bros.

The new single from Wolf Alice will be out on 5/20 via Chess Club Records.

The marvelous Jim James (of My Morning Jacket ) hits Minneapolis this Sunday celebrating his solo debut release, Regions of Light and Sound of God . For your chance to win a pair of tickets to the party email laura@minneapolisfuckingrocks. com with your answer to the following question. What is your favorite album to listen to on these sloppy splashy April days? The winner will be chosen Friday morning. Good luck! [...]

Jay-Z gets tough in this new Timbaland and Swizz Beats produced track.

Japanther - "Stolen Flowers" The new album from Japanther , Eat Like Lisa Act Like Bart , will be out on 5/21 via Recess Records.
The video isn't particularly great, but the song is a doozy.

Photo credit: Joshua Moon Wilkins Now-Nashville outfit The Weeks hit Minneapolis tonight supporting the always brilliant Young Man at the 7th Street Entry. The Weeks are touring with new material from their forthcoming release, Dear Bo Jackson . MFR spoke with Sam Williams (guitar, vocals) of The Weeks ahead of the show. We talked about the new album; recording with good friends, having fun, and working with producer Paul Moak-a really interesting story that ties in [...]
Beyond Was All Around Me , the new album from Young Man , is out 4/9 via Frenchkiss Records . The band hits the 7th St. Entry on 4/15 with The Weeks.

Photo: David Morrison Synesthesia , the debut album from Hands , will be out 4/30 via Kill Rock Stars .

The Revival Tour pulls through Minneapolis this Thursday for a stop at Varsity Theater. The tour (now in it's 6th year) celebrates the folk/americana/independent movement in an acoustic setting-the Minneapolis stop will feature Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Tim McIlrath (Rise Against), Dave Hause (The Loved Ones), Jenny O. & Rocky Votolato . For your chance to win a pair of tickets hit up laura@minneapolisfuckingrocks. com with the name of one of your favorite acoustic songs . The [...]