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Cold Cave are bringing the '80s back.

Turning back time

by Sally Hedberg
Published May 5, 2011
Cold Cave have brought the 80’s back in all of its synth-pop glory
Elite Gymnastics' James Brooks and Josh Clancy croon over their beats.

The electronic “Elite”

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 28, 2011
Minneapolis’ Elite Gymnastics is the Twin Cities’ electronic finest. Just don’t expect too much sunshine.
DIY pop-stars OK Go have advice for UMN's graduating class: "Be the rowdiest you can be."

Cyberspace cowboys

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 28, 2011
OK Go have a self-made code and a creed to live by, outside of a big record label.
No Bird Sing will perform at the Cedar Cultural Center with local cohorts Kristoff Krane and Kill the Vultures

I know why no bird sings

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 28, 2011
Local rap-rock trio No Bird Sing soar to new heights with their sophomore LP “Theft of the Commons.”
Review: “Helplessness Blues” Fleet Foxes

Review: “Helplessness Blues” Fleet Foxes

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 28, 2011
Fleet Foxes trot towards mediocrity on their sophomore release.

All hollowed out

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 21, 2011
Ex-Zombie Season front man Ali Jaafar hits a creative stride with his new goth-pop project Hollow Boys.

Interview: David Lovering of the Pixies

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 21, 2011
A&E caught up with the drummer of indie’s quintessential quartet to talk magic, the music industry and the possibility of a new Pixies album.

Local artists wake up for Coachella

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published April 21, 2011
The three day Coachella Arts and Music Festival featured local bands Trampled by Turtles and Gayngs.
Resurrecting Records

Resurrecting Records

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published April 14, 2011
Local artists headline the annual Record Store Day Block Party at Hymie’s Vintage Records
Review: "The Family Sign" Atmosphere

Review: “The Family Sign” Atmosphere

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 13, 2011
The local rap juggernaut's first proper studio album in two years is a devastatingly dull affair.

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