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Music

JoCo Fusion

by Tony
Published June 13, 2012
The last year has seen internet folk superstar Jonathan Coulton expand his scope, but he’s not leaving his roots behind.

Shifting Demographics

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 13, 2012
Gloomy electro-rock outfit Demographics will release their debut album “If Ever” this Friday at the Kitty Cat Klub.
Bandmates Joey Kantor, Peter Sieve, Linnea Mohn, Paul Engels, Chris Koza and Luke Anderson practice Sunday at Ferguson Hall. They will perform at Works for Words on Friday at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn.

Words with Friends

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 6, 2012
Chris Koza of Rogue Valley will discuss the role of lyrics in songwriting alongside local darlings Gabriel Douglas, Caroline Smith and Sims in MPR’s forthcoming “Works for Words” program.
Local band Reina del Cid and the Cidizens will openfor Haley Bonar at Northrop Mall on 7 p.m. Friday.

Reina Del Universidad

by Tony
Published June 6, 2012
U grad Reina del Cid is making the leap from YouTube stardom to live performance.
Songwriter and musician Kevin Bowe poses for a portrait Saturday.

Bowe’s Jangles

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 6, 2012
Local veteran songwriter and producer Kevin Bowe and his band The Okemah Prophets will be co-headlining the Varsity Theater on Friday with Alison Scott.

Sounds of Summer

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 30, 2012
A&E gets the lowdown on the Twin Cities’ ever-growing outdoor concert circuit.
Astronautalis plays at Soundest 2012 in Shakopee, Minn.

Soundset turns 5, ends with a storm

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 30, 2012
The premiere Midwest rap festival is run by Rhymesayers.

CD Review: Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles, “Heat”

by Sarah Harper
Published May 29, 2012
Local five-piece Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles get hot on their fourth and most mature album.
Caroline and the Treats graced the stage at the first night of the Girls Got Rhythm Fest on Friday, May 11 at the Amsterdam Bar in St. Paul.

Girls Got Rhythm Fest: Girls just wanna have rock ‘n’ roll

by Sarah Harper
Published May 15, 2012
The first Girls Got Rhythm Fest drew crowds to St. Paul this weekend. A&E talked with Dana Raidt, a Radio K alumna and organizer of the festival.
photo courtesy ANTI- Records

Samples, sound effects and guitars

by Dylan Hester
Published May 3, 2012
Yann Tiersen & co. innovate and experiment on the road.

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