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Die Antwoord’s nutty LP “Donker Mag” par for their zef course

by Spencer Doar
Published June 3, 2014

Die Antwoord burst onto a scene of their own creation with 2009’s video for “Enter the Ninja,” a darkly surreal South African rap track with a killer chorus from their debut album, “$O$.” ...

Stevie Wonder’s “Talking Book”

by Grant Tillery
Published June 3, 2014

A trip to Seattle to visit music-loving relatives led to a spin of an original copy of Stevie Wonder’s 1972 album “Talking Book” on an unseasonably sunny Saturday night.  Straight...

Silver screen gem: 1977’s “Sorcerer”

by Spencer Doar
Published May 31, 2014

The only thing funky about this ‘70s gem is its misleading title.  “Sorcerer” is a moody, beautifully shot and tensely scored character study with a simple premise executed perfectly....

Huey Lewis & the News, 30 years later

by Grant Tillery
Published May 30, 2014

Sometimes, you can’t help but like cheesy music.  Case in point: Huey Lewis & the News.  They’re as cheesy as ‘80s rock gets, yet their square anthems possess undeniable...

Wiz Khalifa performs at Soundset at Canterbury Park on Sunday. Wiz Khalifa's appearance was a relief for fans after worries that he wouldn't make his set because of an early morning arrest in Texas.

A bigger, badder Soundset

by Spencer Doar
Published May 28, 2014
This year’s festival hinted at the best and worst to come.

New theater coalition in early stages

by Joe Kellen
Published May 28, 2014
Five theater companies attempt to lay the groundwork for a more culturally conscious local theater scene.
Musician Lori Barbero, of Minneapolis all-female band Babes in Toyland, is hosting Girl Germs, an upcoming concert to celebrate women in rock music. Girl Germs Live Tribute to Women in Rock's kick-off will happen at First Avenue on Friday.

Girl Germs just wanna have fun

by Grant Tillery
Published May 28, 2014
Lori Barbero set to host Girl Germs, a tribute to female rockers.
Paul F. Tompkins could be the best-dressed comic in this hemisphere.

Paul F. Tompkins: uncovering the story

by Joe Kellen
Published May 28, 2014
Comedian Paul F. Tompkins has spent his whole life telling stories, only to discover he’s unwittingly crafted his own.

Men’s summer style tips

by Grant Tillery
Published May 27, 2014

Dressing for summer is a daunting challenge, one that most men fail at before even trying.  Style comes easier in winter, spring and fall because there’s an excuse to throw on layers, jackets...

Soundset 2014 quick takeaways

by Spencer Doar
Published May 26, 2014

Another day of hip-hop in Shakopee bites the dust — and there was a lot of dust.  Here are some of A&E’s findings from the seventh Soundset hip-hop festival. -Wiz Khalifa, in Texan...

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