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Pink Mountaintops : Catfish Haven : Huge Rat Attacks : The Entry, Minneapolis MN

First Avenue’s The Entry
May 30, 2006, Minneapolis MN

Pink Mountaintops

Catfish Haven

Huge Rat Attacks

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Eagles of Death Metal video overload

Eagles of Death Metal have teamed up with Bikini Bandits again to make two brand new videos.

First is a live music video, “Cherry Cola” and the second video is Jesse teaching the Bikini Bandits about meat. (Both are technically safe for work, but there are definitely some bikinis flying around.)

And here’s the “I Want You So Hard” featuring Jack Black and Dave Grohl

The group plays with The Giraffes at The Quest’s Ascot Room on Saturday, . . . → Read More: Eagles of Death Metal video overload

Kyle Andrews : Amos in Ohio

Kyle Andrews
Amos in Ohio
Reissue in stores: June 20
Label: Badman Recording Co.

Kyle Andrews is the smallest big thing you’ve never heard of. And his yet undiscovered bedroom rock album, Amos in Ohio, was actually recorded in Andrew’s Tennessee bedroom. So take that, worn out cliché.

Armed with a guitar, Casio keyboard and drum loops, Andrews escaped the crushing Nashville scene to create his own brand of indie-rock with a southern drawl. Reminiscent of poppy Bright Eyes, Postal Service and an adolescent Eels, Andrews has 13 tracks worthy of a thorough listen.

While initially released on a local label (Fictitious Records), Badman has remastered, included . . . → Read More: Kyle Andrews : Amos in Ohio

Jerry Lee Lewis: A Half Century of Hits

Jerry Lee Lewis
A Half Century of Hits (3 CD box set)

Rarely does a modern day musician find success in genre crossover while impacting multiple generations of musicians across the board. This is why the world will never forget Jerry Lee Lewis, who often had number one hits on the pop, country and R&B charts at the same time.

Time Life’s three-disc boxed set showcases everything from Lewis’ first two songs ever recorded at age 16 (“New Orleans Boogie” and “Don’t Stay Away”) to unreleased live performances in 1964 and 1981 to the standards associated with Lewis and his legacy: “Great Balls of . . . → Read More: Jerry Lee Lewis: A Half Century of Hits

Wednesday 13's Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13 : Little Box of Horrors

Wednesday 13′s Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13
Little Box of Horrors (5 CD / 1 DVD Box Set)
Label: Restless Records

For those of us not privileged enough to know of Wednesday 13 prior to his stint with Slipknot offshoot Murderdolls and Wednesday’s 2005 solo album, Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, And the Dead, this Frankenstein Drag Queens six disc box set is the perfect birthday present for the theatrical metalist in your life, even if that’s an early gift for yourself.

The Little Box of Horrors is a wickedly cruel collection of FDQ’s four original albums: The Late, Late, Late Show, Night . . . → Read More: Wednesday 13's Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13 : Little Box of Horrors

Nick Africano : Broken

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Broken

Nick Africano has escaped the musical desolation of Bloomington, Indiana for the fertile aural landscape of Minneapolis/St. Paul (try not to laugh, we’re being serious). And the Macalester grad, who has been gigging with Over/Under for an extended stint at the 400 Bar in April, has something special to share with his new friends and neighbors.

Broken, his new 5 track EP — unofficially released in late August and September in Illinois but considered brand spankin’ new in the Twin Cities — is a straightforward mix of folk, country and acoustic rock singer-songwriting.
Note: there are no drums on this album, and that’s okay.

The Current featured lead track “Angelina” on The Local Show a few weeks ago, which is a good first step for this Indy transplant.

Africano is performing at the Turf Club on Sunday, June 4 at the 400 Bar on Saturday, June 10th with and .

We sat down with Africano to talk about the move to MN, Over/Under and where to pick up Broken. Read on…
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New Music Tuesday : MP3s

Asobi Seksu
Citrus
Label: Friendly Fire Recordings
Buy at iTunes Music Store
FREE MP3 Download “New Years” (MP3, 192kbps)

Deadly Percherons
The Rembrandt Effect
Label: WTFD Records
Buy at iTunes Music Store
FREE MP3 Download “The Balance” (MP3, 192kbps)

Gonzoid
Gonzoid EP
Label: WTFD Records
Buy at iTunes Music Store
FREE MP3 Download “Alberts Grudge” . . . → Read More: New Music Tuesday : MP3s

Murder By Death : Triple Rock : Minneapolis, MN : May 28, 2006

Murder By Death
May 28, 2006, Triple Rock Social Club
Minneapolis, MN

Indiana’s Murder By Death played a fantastic all-ages show tonight at Minneapolis’ Triple Rock Social Club. With a set full of dark, dramatic storytelling, fervent cello instrumentals and visual films enhancing the musical narrative, the group burned through songs from their last three albums, including their newest out last week, In Bocca Al Lupo (album review, . . . → Read More: Murder By Death : Triple Rock : Minneapolis, MN : May 28, 2006

Two Gallants, Drakkar Sauna, The Gleam : Triple Rock : Minneapolis, MN

Two Gallants, Drakkar Sauna, The Gleam
May 25, 2006
Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis, MN

An evening of folky Americana last night at Minneapolis Triple Rock…

Wyoming’s The Gleam opened up the night with a gritty, infectious rockabilly groove. While mostly based on simple country bass patterns, the boys from Chisago County do an incredible job amping up the melodies and energy. And while running reverb through his acoustic guitar, singer Zachary Johns switched between a new and antique mic to enhance the group’s true-blue, “countrified punk” sound. They’re playing the Fine Line Sunday. Check them out.

With their “O’Brother Where Art Thou” meets chord organ . . . → Read More: Two Gallants, Drakkar Sauna, The Gleam : Triple Rock : Minneapolis, MN

Lansing State Journal Rips Off Our Interview

Wow, we guess borrowing copy is the sincerest form of flattery. I guess big media isn’t just scared of blogs – they’re utilizing them to their full extent!

Check out this article from the Lansing State Journal previewing an upcoming Murder By Death show.

The reporter lifted huge chunks of our exclusive interview with lead singer/guitarist Adam Turla for her story.

We’re flattered! Next time, hopefully she’ll mind common etiquette and print the url to give us a little love back. After all, we love Michigan! (thanks Sufjan!)

Local music beat: Murder by Death makes eerie tracks

By Anne Erickson
Lansing State Journal

Indiana rock band is ‘in . . . → Read More: Lansing State Journal Rips Off Our Interview