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Recently-signed group Peter Wolf Crier heads to Austin. PHOTO COURTESY JAGJAGUWAR

MN bands at SXSW

by Mark Brenden, Conrad Schoenleber
Published March 24, 2010
A&E catches up with Minnesota bands showcased at the gigantic Austin music Festival.

From milkshakes to cherry pies

by Tony Libera
Published March 10, 2010
We plow rock and rap history for the best euphemisms about doin’ the deed.
PHOTO COURTESY PARLOPHONE/VIRGIN

Review: Gorillaz’ “Plastic Beach”

by Tony Libera
Published March 10, 2010
Damon Albarn, Snoop Dogg and Lou Reed: Together at last.
PHOTO COURTESY MUTE RECORDS

Review: Sisterworld

by Mark Brenden
Published March 8, 2010
The newest from LA's ever-evolving three-piece might be their most creative yet.
PHOTOS COURTESY SONY

CD Roundup: Broken Bells and Frightened Rabbits

by Mark Brenden
Published March 3, 2010
Dangermouse and James Mercer pair-up for success while literary boozehounds create sad rock for the weather.
 Big shadows on the walls and entranced faces are standard fare at a Moonstone Continuum show. PHOTO COURTESY ERIK HESS

Lunarianism 101

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published March 3, 2010
Local standout band/religion starters Moonstone released their EP in a weekend-long bash.
Happy Apple performs as part of Erik Fratzke’s Making Music session.
PHOTO COURTESY WHOLE MUSIC CLUB

Learning music from the locals

by Tony Libera
Published March 3, 2010
The Whole's Making Music series returns, bringing with it The Bad Plus' Dave King.
Yeah, that’s P.O.S. and the gayng splashing in the pool. For more on the artist, see our profile of Michael Gaughan.
PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL GAUGHAN

Regional musicians converge into Gayngs

by Jay Boller
Published March 3, 2010
Hot-shot indie stars from the Twin Cities and Eau Claire have readied a LP, planned a big First. Ave. bash.
PHOTO COURTESY RHYMESAYERS ENTERTAINMENT

CD Roundup: Johnny Cash, Bouncer Fighter and Toki Wright

by Tony Libera
Published February 24, 2010
An optimistic emcee, raucous local rockers, and The Man in Black.
PHOTO COURTESY ELECTRIC FETUS

‘Save this fetus!’ says local music community

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published February 24, 2010
Musicians from Cloud Cult to Jeremy Messersmith team up to raise money for The Electric Fetus, Haiti relief.

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