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The hitchhiker’s guide to Galactic

by Spencer Doar
Published April 4, 2013

Long-time funksters Galactic have found the recipe for success.

Q&A with a Doobie Brother

by Spencer Doar
Published April 4, 2013

A&E spoke with guitarist Tom Johnston who, 40 years and 30 million albums sold ago, co-founded the Doobie Brothers.

Keep it simple with Bad Bad Hats

by Patrick Maloney
Published April 4, 2013

“We just try to make it as catchy as possible,” said drummer Chris Hoge. “We’re just guitar, bass and drums; there’s not a lot you can do with that.”

The Kids Grow Up

by Shannon Ryan
Published April 4, 2013

Cold War Kids’ frontman Nathan Willett recounts the band’s evolution of sound, fully recognizable in the latest album.

Quartet brings ‘early music’ to life

by Joe Kellen
Published April 4, 2013

Zeitgeist dusts off grandfathers of electronic music for its festival.

Taking the back roads with Chastity Brown

by Patrick Maloney
Published April 4, 2013

Although the singer-songwriter has been pegged in a number of genres, one thing’s for sure: She doesn’t write pop music.

Quick Listen: Cold War Kids “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts”

by Patrick Maloney
Published April 1, 2013

For the first twenty seconds of the new Cold War Kids CD, “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts”, which comes out Tuesday, April 2nd, you’ll swear that you’re listening to fun. The band,...

Lollapalooza 2013 would have been awesome in 2005

by Patrick Maloney
Published April 1, 2013

Unlike this year’s Soundset festival, it looks like this year’s Lollapalooza is a winner. The bands aren't really "fresh," though; most of the bigger names haven't...

Q&A: Lianne La Havas

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 28, 2013

The belle of indie-soul debutantes talks with A&E about festival season, Prince and dropping out of college.

Nacho average pianist

by Spencer Doar
Published March 28, 2013

One of Cuba’s great musical transplants resides in the Twin Cities.

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