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All content by Raghav Mehta

Director’s Cut: “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World”

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 20, 2012

Album review: “The Idler Wheel. . .” by Fiona Apple

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 20, 2012

Stream Fiona Apple’s new album on NPR

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 13, 2012

CD Roundup: “There’s No Leaving Now” by Tallest Man on Earth and “Synthetica” by Metric

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 13, 2012

Shifting Demographics

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 13, 2012

Doomtree debuts “Beacon” music video

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 11, 2012
Songwriter and musician Kevin Bowe poses for a portrait Saturday.

Bowe’s Jangles

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 6, 2012
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

Sufjan Stevens covers “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 31, 2012
Astronautalis plays at Soundest 2012 in Shakopee, Minn.

Soundset turns 5, ends with a storm

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 30, 2012

Sounds of Summer

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 30, 2012

Eyedea 4 Africa benefit includes Ill Chemistry, Gramma’s Boy, Dosh and more.

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 25, 2012

Review: ReGeneration

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 3, 2012

Review – “Blunderbuss” by Jack White

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 26, 2012
Dial-Up's Aila O’Loughlin, left, Andrew Jansen, center, and XXXXX will be preforming at their CD release shows this weekend at the Kitty Cat Klub and the Loring Pasta Bar.

Left of the Dial

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 19, 2012
Richter will be a featured guest alongside Reggie Watts in this friday's installment of Fitzgerald Theater's Wits series.

Interview: Andy Richter

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 12, 2012
(L to R) Jim's Dad (EUGENE LEVY) and Jim (JASON BIGGS) have a heart-to-heart talk in "American Reunion". In the comedy, all the "American Pie" characters we met a little more than a decade ago return to East Great Falls for their high-school reunion.

Review – “American Reunion”

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 5, 2012
"Kasher in the Rye" was released on March 28th by Grand Central Publishing.

Review – “Kasher in the Rye” Moshe Kasher

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 29, 2012

Interview: Henry Louis Gates Jr.

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 22, 2012
Little Miss Prissy

Little Miss Prissy

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 8, 2012
Chad Daniels wants you to stop being stupid – yeah, you.

Chad Daniels Birthday Bash

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 1, 2012

Review – “Reign of Terror” Sleigh Bells

by Raghav Mehta
Published February 23, 2012

Punks on Broadway

by Raghav Mehta
Published February 16, 2012
Local musician Brian DeRemer is debuting his solo record entitled "Dusty Songs for Children of the Modern Age." The CD release show will be Friday at the Turf Club.

Building from Scratch for the Modern Age

by Raghav Mehta
Published February 9, 2012
Q&A: Todd Glass

Q&A: Todd Glass

by Raghav Mehta
Published February 2, 2012
"Clear Heart Full Eyes" was released on Vagrant records on January 24.

Review – Craig Finn “Clear Heart Full Eyes”

by Raghav Mehta
Published January 26, 2012
Comedy veteran Isaac Witty will be headlining three nights at The Joke Joint this weekend.

The Wittiest Isaac

by Raghav Mehta
Published January 19, 2012

A Year in Review: Raghav’s top music of 2011

by Raghav Mehta
Published December 16, 2011

Winter Concert Preview

by Raghav Mehta
Published December 8, 2011

Big Zach and the History of Twin Cities Hip-Hop

by Raghav Mehta
Published December 1, 2011
Local Minneapolis group Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo will be releasing their new album "Fables of the Cloth" this Friday at the Nomad World Pub.

Where the Buffalo Roam

by Raghav Mehta
Published December 1, 2011
"The Muppets" opens everywhere on November 23rd.

Review: “The Muppets”

by Raghav Mehta
Published November 23, 2011
Doomtree's Big Blowout

Doomtree’s Big Blowout

by Raghav Mehta
Published November 17, 2011
Jeffrey Skemp, left, Scott Vesch, middle left, Kevin Brixius, middle right, and Lynn Gray, right, talk about their experiences with live poetry readings Sunday afternoon at Dunn Bros. "There's something about the bar room setting... it's a riot" Brixius said. The four men will be reading with many others at the Bosso poetry event Thursday evening at Dusty's Bar.

Bosso Poetry Turns Three

by Raghav Mehta
Published November 10, 2011
Local cd roundup — Marijuana Deathsquads and Wize Guyz

Local cd roundup — Marijuana Deathsquads and Wize Guyz

by Raghav Mehta
Published November 3, 2011
Starring Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart and Michael Rispoli star in “The Rum Diary” which opens in theaters Friday.

Review: “The Rum Diary”

by Raghav Mehta
Published October 27, 2011
Review: Tom Waits "Bad As Me"

Review: Tom Waits “Bad As Me”

by Raghav Mehta
Published October 25, 2011
Andrew Jansen a member of the band Crimes will be headlining their CD release show at First Avenue's 7th Street Entry this Saturday.

Partners in Crimes

by Raghav Mehta
Published October 20, 2011
Interview: Henry Rollins

Interview: Henry Rollins

by Raghav Mehta
Published October 18, 2011

Holy Metal

by Raghav Mehta
Published October 13, 2011
Review: Odd Future @ First Avenue

Review: Odd Future @ First Avenue

by Raghav Mehta
Published October 13, 2011
Review: Ryan Adams’ 'Ashes & Fire'

Review: Ryan Adams’ ‘Ashes & Fire’

by Raghav Mehta
Published October 11, 2011
Getting Better With Age

Getting Better With Age

by Raghav Mehta
Published October 6, 2011

My Night At The Library Bar

by Raghav Mehta
Published September 29, 2011
"The Whole Love" was released on Tuesday, September 27

Review: Wilco’s “The Whole Love”

by Raghav Mehta
Published September 27, 2011
Anthony Jeselnik will be performing at the Acme Comedy Club through Saturday.

Interview: Anthony Jeselnik

by Raghav Mehta
Published September 22, 2011
In the new travel-doc “Welcome to America: 50 States, 50 Days” Rodney and Roger Johson trek across America before landing in Hawaii.

Twin Cities’ Cinema Paradiso

by Raghav Mehta
Published September 20, 2011
Cinematic Titanic features several former Mystery Science Theater cast members.

Mystery Science Riff-Raff

by Raghav Mehta
Published September 15, 2011

Atmosphere to perform at TCF Bank Stadium

by Raghav Mehta
Published September 13, 2011
Kyle Sobczak, left, and Elliott Kozel, right practice Monday afternoon at uptown for their CD release show. Sleeping in the Aviary is having their CD release show at Triple Rock Social Club Thursday at 8 p.m.

Sleeping in the Aviary’s Retro Rattle

by Raghav Mehta
Published September 8, 2011
Review – Kevin Seccia’s “Punching Tom Hanks”

Review – Kevin Seccia’s “Punching Tom Hanks”

by Raghav Mehta
Published August 17, 2011
Bombay Sweets will be joined by Birthday Suits and the Blind Shake this Friday.

Candy-coated blues

by Raghav Mehta
Published August 10, 2011
Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine will headline the Varsity Theater tonight.

The big Cheese

by Raghav Mehta
Published August 10, 2011
Shane Mauss will be headlining four consecutive nights at Acme Comedy

Professional irreverence

by Raghav Mehta
Published August 3, 2011
Aby Wolf talks about her process, musical style, and future plans. She will be performing a free show Wedneday at Northrop Plaza.

Aby Wolf’s musical migration

by Raghav Mehta
Published August 3, 2011

Odd Future @ First Avenue October 12

by Raghav Mehta
Published July 29, 2011
New kid on the block

New kid on the block

by Raghav Mehta
Published July 27, 2011

Stagger over to Red Stag

by Raghav Mehta
Published July 27, 2011
Chris Evans stars as the Allies' red, white and blue war hero.

Review: Captain America: The First Avenger

by Raghav Mehta
Published July 22, 2011
Festival security spray the crowd with water in order to cool them down during Sunday's near 100 degree heat index.

The Indie Empire

by Raghav Mehta
Published July 20, 2011

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 3 Recap

by Raghav Mehta
Published July 18, 2011
The Fuck Knights kick off their tour this Thursday with a CD release show at the Hexagon Bar

Ditching derivatives

by Raghav Mehta
Published July 13, 2011
Enter Wugazi

Enter Wugazi

by Raghav Mehta
Published July 12, 2011
Andy Kindler will be headlining Acme Comedy for four consecutive nights starting this Tuesday.

Interview: Andy Kindler

by Raghav Mehta
Published July 6, 2011
Pink Mink will be hosting their CD release show on a boat this Friday.

Review: Pink Mink — “Pink Mink”

by Raghav Mehta
Published July 6, 2011

Mayfield Blues

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 29, 2011
Segway to Minneapolis history

Segway to Minneapolis history

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 29, 2011
Poetic variations

Poetic variations

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 22, 2011
Rock addicts

Rock addicts

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 22, 2011

Cee Lo Green calls City Pages Andrea Swensson gay via Twitter

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 17, 2011
Bon Iver Cover

Review – “Bon Iver, Bon Iver”

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 15, 2011
Demetri Martin will be performing at the Pantages Theatre this Friday.

Interview: Demetri Martin

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 15, 2011

Low playing free show for DFL tomorrow

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 10, 2011

Bowie tribute comes to First Ave

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 8, 2011
“Building on Building,” featuring art by New York based street artist Erik Burke, runs through June 18.

Street Painting Man

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 8, 2011
His name Is Hannibal

His name Is Hannibal

by Raghav Mehta
Published June 1, 2011
Minneapolis rapper Brother Ali entertained an excited crowd on Sunday.

Soundset thrived in its fourth year

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 31, 2011
Twin Cities Block Parties 101

Twin Cities Block Parties 101

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 25, 2011
CD Roundup — Black Lips and My Morning Jacket

CD Roundup — Black Lips and My Morning Jacket

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 25, 2011
Welcome to the working week

Welcome to the working week

by Raghav Mehta
Published May 5, 2011
No Bird Sing will perform at the Cedar Cultural Center with local cohorts Kristoff Krane and Kill the Vultures

I know why no bird sings

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 28, 2011
Review: “Helplessness Blues” Fleet Foxes

Review: “Helplessness Blues” Fleet Foxes

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 28, 2011

Culture compass — Grant Hart, Black Lips and 4onthefloor

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 21, 2011

All hollowed out

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 21, 2011

Interview: David Lovering of the Pixies

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 21, 2011

Thoughts on the Current’s Local Music Stream

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 14, 2011
Q&A with Chuck Klosterman

Q&A with Chuck Klosterman

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 14, 2011
Review: "The Family Sign" Atmosphere

Review: “The Family Sign” Atmosphere

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 13, 2011

Paul Simon @ First Ave…?

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 11, 2011
CD Roundup — Hunx and His Punx and Low

CD Roundup — Hunx and His Punx and Low

by Raghav Mehta
Published April 7, 2011

Show Review: Jeff Tweedy @ Mayo Civic Center

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 31, 2011
Off! will be performing at the Triple Rock Social Club April 3

Getting Off!

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 31, 2011
CD Roundup — Pains of Being Pure at Heart and the Mountain Goats

CD Roundup — Pains of Being Pure at Heart and the Mountain Goats

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 31, 2011

Radio K announces release of Stuck on AM 7

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 24, 2011
Comedy geek Patton Oswalt will be the featured guest for this season's first installment of the "Wits" series

Wits at the fitz

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 24, 2011
Big man on campus

Big man on campus

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 24, 2011

Show Review: Jay Leno @ Mystic Lake Casino

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 13, 2011
Local rapper Dylan Smith aka Mod Sun is one of the candidates of the cover of Rolling Stone this summer. The editors at the Rolling Stone picked 16 unsigned bands to compete for the most coveted prize in music – the cover of Rolling Stone.

Nothin’ but Sunshine

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 10, 2011

Paul Simon to play at the Convention Center on May 2

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 3, 2011
After witnessing the departure of multi-instrumentalist Brent Knopf, Menomena makes some adjustments.

Out of the mine field

by Raghav Mehta
Published March 3, 2011
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