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All content by Conrad Schoenleber

First Annual Popsickle Festival to Take Over First Ave. on 12/18/10

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published December 14, 2010

What:  First Annual Popsickle Festival When:  December 18 - 3 pm Where:  First Ave and 7th St Entry - 701 First Ave. N Cost:   $22.50   Motion City Soundtrack is starting up a...

Another man’s opinions – Conrad Schoenleber’s best music of 2010

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published December 14, 2010

Best Albums of 2010: 1.  My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West 2.  Treats - Sleigh Bells 3.  Plastic Beach - Gorillaz 4.  Sigh No More - Mumford & Sons 5.  Sit Down,...

CD Roundup — Deadmau5, T.I.

CD Roundup — Deadmau5, T.I.

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published December 9, 2010
An electronic mouse and an incarcerated rapper. Somebody call ABC Family, we just wrote their next made-for-TV movie!

Interview: Rob Halford

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published December 9, 2010
The Metal God comes to Minneapolis.

Art rock

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published December 2, 2010
The Weisman Art Museum will host a concert and art show before closing for construction.

Ads from across the pond

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published December 2, 2010
The Walker presents the 24th year of the British Television Advertising Awards.
Swagger of a college kid

Swagger of a college kid

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published November 24, 2010
Underground hip-hoppers, Duenday, release their debut self-titled album
(left to right) Ben Greenwald, Philly Williams, Joe Silberschmidt, and Jon Camp stand Monday night in the Keys 4/4 Kids warehouse.

In the name of harmony

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published November 24, 2010
The Big Strong Men release debut EP “Don’t Go Too Far”
Minneapolis fry-off 2010

Minneapolis fry-off 2010

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published November 18, 2010
The best fried rice near campus
Rap and ego

Rap and ego

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published November 18, 2010
The Minneapolis underground rapper Prof plays the Varsity
The Rockford Mules from left: Ryan Rud Erik Tasa, Joel Habedank and Craig Peck stand in the backyard of Craig’s South Minneapolis home on Monday.

The other side of town

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published November 11, 2010
The Rockford Mules release “Ma They Broke Me.”
Tim and Eric article, great job!

Tim and Eric article, great job!

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published November 11, 2010
Mad men Tim and Eric hit the road for their "Chrimbus Spectacular."
Hair washing doesnt exist in the Indie scene

Reverbin’ with the Pomegranates

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published November 4, 2010
Pomegranates play Coffman Union.
Thats the shirt of a man who parties.

Don’t question the party!

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published November 4, 2010
Andrew W.K. brings his "Most Interesting Show in the World" to Minneapolis
The word of Ox

The word of Ox

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published October 28, 2010
The best rapper you’ve never heard of.
How long does Justin Pierre have to tease that hair every day?

Where’s the synth?

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published October 28, 2010
The Minneapolis native synth-rock group comes home.
The prickly Bill Burr

The prickly Bill Burr

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published October 21, 2010
The former “Chappelle’s Show” comedian comes to Minneapolis.
Punk by the book

Punk by the book

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published October 21, 2010
Vintage Minneapolis punk band The Magnolias are still playing punk like it should be

Michael Larsen (Eyedea) of Eyedea & Abilities Passes Away

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published October 17, 2010

According to a recent facebook post on the Eyedea and Abilities fan page, Minnesota rapper Eyedea has passed away at the age of 28.  His cause of death is unknown.  The post was made by his mother...

Sam Adams plays Sigma Chi

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published October 14, 2010
The Boston rapper will be playing as part of their annual Derby Days celebration.
Wait a minute ... thats not an orange jumpsuit.

Weezy blasts off into space

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published October 14, 2010
Lil Wayne’s latest, “I Am Not a Human Being,” is an extraterrestrial success.

Mallman Marathon

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published October 14, 2010
The piano banger will play for 78 hours straight.

Get off your Facebook and go to a punk show

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published October 7, 2010
Ex-Dead Kennedy’s lead singer, Jello Biafra, hits Minneapolis with his Guantanamo School of Medicine.

Interview: Slash

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published September 30, 2010
The ex-Guns N’ Roses guitarist made his way to Minnesota as part of a nationwide tour.
Skittish: Taste the rainbow

Skittish: Taste the rainbow

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published September 30, 2010
Eclectic Minneapolis folk-rock group, Skittish, release their third album
D.I.Y. beer

D.I.Y. beer

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published September 23, 2010
A&E finds the best brewing supply stores in the area.

Horror hits campus

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published September 23, 2010
Two University of Minnesota students plan to make a horror movie
Matching suit harmony for Bone Thugs.

Minnesota gets boned

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published September 23, 2010
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony make their way to First Ave.
Strike, beer!

Strike, beer!

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published September 15, 2010
A&E finds the best bowling alley/bar combos.
Look at those glasses, The Mountain Goats are totally indie!

A Local Home for All

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published September 9, 2010
The Cedar offers a revamped feel and lineup
How bright is Ratatats future?

Ratatat-tat-tat

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published September 9, 2010
The rock-tronica duo hits Minneapolis
Dada Trash Collage release their Neighbors LP this weekend. PHOTO COURTESY COLIN SHEFFIELD

Weekend Culture Compass – From Taylor Swift to Dada Trash Collage

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published May 6, 2010
A&E plans your weekend. You're welcome.
Long hair on a punk band?
PHOTO COURTESY JONATHAN CHAPMAN

Pop punk redux

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published May 4, 2010
Minneapolis natives Sing It Loud's new album is young, hopeful.
Interview: Craig Minowa of Cloud Cult

Interview: Craig Minowa of Cloud Cult

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published April 28, 2010
A&E sits down with the Cloud Cult frontman to discuss loss, acceptance and the environmental movement.
Punks need to keep their feet dry too. 
PHOTO COURTESY LINDSAY HUTCHENS

Interview: Matt Hensley of Flogging Molly

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published April 21, 2010
The Irish Punks make their way to First Ave.
Jimmy2Times runs Get Cryphy!
PHOTO COURTESY ALEX UNCAPHER

Twin Cities best dance parties

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published April 14, 2010
A&E talks to the DJs behind the three biggest dance nights.
Interview: Monoxide of Twiztid

Interview: Monoxide of Twiztid

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published April 7, 2010
A&E talks to a performer of the oft-derided Juggalo music scene.
PHOTO COURTESY MANCHESTERORCHESTRA.COM

Interview: Jonathan Corley of Manchester Orchestra

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published March 31, 2010
Emo-punk band visits the Twin Cities
 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.
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.
Wild Beasts played last night at the 7th Street Entry. PHOTO COURTESY TOM BEARD

Wild Beasts visit from overseas

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published February 17, 2010
A&E chats with bassist Tom Fleming about their tour, what’s next and the British music scene.

Taylor Swift is no Juliet

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published February 10, 2010
Can we have one last protest before this literary allusion mis-usin' songstress takes over the airwaves?
Off with Their Head’s brand of angry, industrial elevator music is bringing them to new heights of success.
PHOTO COURTESY OF EPITAPH RECORDS

Interview: Ryan Young of Off with Their Heads

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published February 10, 2010
Local punks get signed by Epitaph.
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Review: Beach House’s “Teen Dream”

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published February 3, 2010
They're getting plenty of buzz, but is their album worth the praise?

Steps to make your own Christian rock band

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published January 28, 2010
Ye of the suppressed sex drive; the power chords are calling.
PHOTO COURTESY THE MODERN RADIO RECORD LABEL

Modern Radio Records celebrates its first decade

by Conrad Schoenleber
Published January 20, 2010
People who love music, brownies and bars expected to gather and dance in formation.

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