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A$AP Rocky: "Stink" does not normally rhyme with "bank."You've been here before, haven't you? Killer chorus, solid hook, great pick-up, inspired singing, and then, bam: lame, bullshit verses. Verses s

With the countless accolades and awards that Bob Dylan has received throughout his 50+ years in the music industry, you would think that he's achieved everything an artist can possibly hope for, and

Photo By Erik HessThe fiery local group BNLX have pulled off some interesting covers over the course of their seven different EPs, but their take on Lana Del Rey's "Video Games" has caused more raised

Photo by Peter LeeIf you have seen El Le Faunt and his Traveling Circus perform, you know they're not quickly forgotten. The Twin Cities' ubiquitous, hardworking circus act has taken a short break as

Photo by Anna GulbrandsenLights with CarouselVarsity Theater, MinneapolisThursday, April 26, 2012View a slideshow from the concert here.Never has a venue been been this packed with boys/men waiting to

Photo by Craig WilfordLambchop The Dakota, Minneapolis Thursday, April 26, 2012 "It's been too long," said pianist Anthony Crow midway through Lambchop's first performance in Minneapolis in a decad

Photo By Stacy SchwartzRelated:Cedar Cultural Center named best world music venueAnyone who has ever seen a show within the cozy confines of the Cedar Cultural Center knows that the West Bank music ve

This weekend in music is a throwback with Freedy Johnston in St. Paul and Social Distortion across town with a sold-out show. The rest of the heavy-hitters are also performing on Friday with Haley Bo

Scrappy Minneapolis indie rock outfit Nice Purse -- which just so happens to have some personnel crossover with a little-known act named Howler -- has just announced details for the vinyl release of t

Related:11 little-known Transmission facts on its 11th anniversaryTransmission and City Pages present 'Seconds' at the Varsity on November 23DJ Jake Rudh's weekly New Wave dance night Transmission is

This won't be the first or last time that pictures of a famous man are paired with funny captions simulating fantasy situations. Ryan Gosling certainly got his due recently. But is the world really re

Photo by Pieter van HattemRelated:Dawes finds serious fan base in MinnesotaWith the release of their debut album Boys & Girls a couple of weeks ago, Alabama Shakes put forth yet another record the

Snow PatrolThe State Theatre, MinneapolisWednesday, April 25, 2012No one likes spending the day at the doctor's office. That surely goes for Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody as well, who went in t

Related:Trampled by Turtles play "Alone" on LettermanPolica: Wandering star Channy Leaneagh finds her pathJust a day after Trampled by Turtles made their TV debut on Late Show With David Letterman, an

Timothy NorrisDrum roll, please... Individual results may vary.We've just rolled out a new and improved calendar of Minneapolis concerts. Our online music listings are now sortable by artist, ven

Photo By Christopher SelleckThe Heliotrope music festival consistently brings an eclectic mix of experimental and underground music to a wider audience in the Twin Cities, and this year should prove

Photo by Keith SchoelerBy Sean McPhersonSean McPherson teaches at McNally Smith College of Music, is a founding member of Twin Cities hip-hop collective Heiruspecs, and plays bass with Dessa's touring

Related:The Brick moves four sold-out shows, unveils renovation plansFun. at Myth, 4/13/12Gimme Noise: Fans start 'The Brick MN Sucks' siteMinneapolis' Mastodon devotees will have to make the drive up

Related:Lovely Dark on nature and Territories' evolving soundsTwo of the lovelies in area percussive folk-rock troupe Lovely Dark recently showed up at Hell's Kitchen, the site of this weekend's album

Related:Trampled by Turtles Day declared in Minneapolis and DuluthTrampled by Turtles at First Avenue, 4/11/12Ten local songs the Minnesota Twins should play at Target FieldThe month of April has been