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Music

Q&A: Wavves

by Shannon Ryan
Published March 28, 2013
Nathan Williams and Stephen Pope give us old members, new albums and Don Julio to sip on.
Rapper, poet, and University alumni Toussaint Morrison will take the stage at the Nether Bar of Mill City Nights on March 31 with Clairy Browne & Bangin’ Rackettes for a night of lyrically dissident hip-hop and light-hearted rhythms.

Toussaint Morrison vs. the establishment

by Patrick Maloney
Published March 28, 2013
The local rapper finds a voice, even in the face of neglect.

CD Review: “Comedown Machine” by the Strokes

by Spencer Doar
Published March 26, 2013
Just because it’s a comedown doesn’t mean it’s a let down — the Strokes latest album is a mishmash of satisfying pop-rock.

A polar plunge

by Spencer Doar
Published March 14, 2013
Efterklang headed north to generate their most recent album, “Piramida.”
Charles Sugnet, an English professor at the University, co-hosts KFAI radio’s “African Rhythms” show on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Minneapolis.

Radio without borders

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published March 14, 2013
KFAI’s weekly show “African Rhythms” connects listeners to the best of African music, past and present.

A stroll down Fathom Lane

by Patrick Maloney
Published March 14, 2013
The local indie rockers’ philosophy revolves around being relatable.
Singer songwriter Hannah von der Hoff rehearses in her practice space on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Minneapolis.

Hannah von der Hoff doesn’t have a plan B

by Patrick Maloney
Published March 14, 2013
The local musician is all in on her craft. “I want to take away the safety net,” she said.

Album Review: “Mala” by Devendra Banhart

by Shannon Ryan
Published March 12, 2013
Smooth vocals and vacant lyrics concoct Banhart’s latest recorded effort, “Mala.”
Sophomore Dan Forke, freshman Scott Stankiewicz, and junior Austin Duket will perform against each other in the Hip-Hop night of the Music Madness competition at the Whole Music Club on Thursday, March 7, 2013. The finalist from the hip-hop night will compete during the Spring Jam Battle of the Bands competition.

Student rappers battle their way to Spring Jam

by Patrick Maloney
Published March 7, 2013
Four hip-hop hopefuls put their chops (and egos) on the line.
Hoodie Allen. Photos by Diana Levine (www.dianalevine.com)

20 questions with Hoodie Allen

by Shannon Ryan
Published March 7, 2013
Former Google employee Steven Markowitz talks Taco Bell, Ryan Reynolds and Instagram with A&E.

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