Nobot, The New Monarchs, I, Colossus, Dearling Physique

By Greg Swan, on December 31st, 2008%

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MTV's Embeddable Yule Log

By Greg Swan, on December 31st, 2008%

This is old now, but it’s cool and technically still December, so check it out.

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Featuring..

Iron and Wine – Boy With A Coin
Fionn Regan – Be Good or Be Gone
Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am
Vampire Weekend – Mansard Roof
Blue Scholars – Metro
Babyshambles – French Dog Blues
Aceyalone – Easy
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Petey Petey – Brand New Funk 2K7
Panacea – Pops Said
New Young Pony Club – Get Lucky
New Atlantic – Cold Hearted Town
Menomena – Evil Bee
The National – Apartment Story
A Fine Frenzy – Almost Lover
The Spill Canvas – All Over You
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New Years Eve with Dance Band, Best Friends Forever, Fort Wilson Riot, Nyteowl, Hexagon Bar, December 31

By Greg Swan, on December 30th, 2008%

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New Years Eve with The Magnolias, Tim Casey, High on Stress, December 31

By Greg Swan, on December 30th, 2008%

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Meredith Fierke : The Procession

By Greg Swan, on December 30th, 2008%

Meredith Fierke‘s promo shots make her out as one of those tough girls from high school who drove a pick-up truck and drank PBR Tallboys. But actually, that’s pretty much who’s singing on her new album, The Procession, too. Track 3, “Train Song,” is featured on Pachydermâ€™s recent compiÂlation release, So Large We Ran Out of Room.

Check out Fierke’ CD Release Show at 400 Bar on Friday, January 2nd with Mary Everest and Sun of . . . → Read More: Meredith Fierke : The Procession

Shelter: Derrick May on December 26

By Greg Swan, on December 25th, 2008%

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Perfect Porridge's Holiday Roundup

By Greg Swan, on December 23rd, 2008%

Rosie Thomas : A Very Rosie Christmas — Seattle indie darling Rosie Thomas teamed up with friends and family to record their favorites, including “Christmastime Is Here”, “O Come Emmanuel”, and “Winter Wonderland.” I’ve been bugging my wife with various versions of “Christmastime is Here,” so was pleasantly surprised it’s track #1.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes — I got mailed this DVD and finally got around to watching it just before it came out on November 4. I’ve seen Radio City Hall from the outside and seen The Rockettes doing their kicking thing on Letterman, but I had no . . . → Read More: Perfect Porridge's Holiday Roundup

KFAI's Psychedelic Holiday with Velvet Davenport and Daughters of the Sun

By Greg Swan, on December 23rd, 2008%

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Eksi Ekso : "Killing Texas" (mp3)

By Greg Swan, on December 22nd, 2008%

Check out this track from Eksi Ekso‘s album I Am Your Bastard Wings.

Eksi Ekso : “Killing Texas” (mp3)

Currently the Boston sextet is finishing up the year with a handful of regional dates [including a support slot for Sebastian Grainger of Death from Above 1979], and already working on the full length follow up to I Am Your Bastard Wings which we hope to record in the spring of 2009. There are plans for North American dates in late spring and Eksi Ekso’s first European tour in Summer/ . . . → Read More: Eksi Ekso : "Killing Texas" (mp3)

Hope Rocks! Vol. 1 Benefiting Faith's Lodge Compilation Album

By Greg Swan, on December 21st, 2008%

I’ve been helping spread the word about a new local MSP compilation album, Hope Rocks! Vol. 1. Proceeds from the album benefit Faith’s Lodge, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping parents with a seriously ill child or who have lost a child.

Hope Rocks! was produced by Drew Pearson at 50 Entertainment and includes tracks from Romantica, Cloud Cult, Chris Koza, Honeydogs and White Light Riot, among others.Â Each artist contributed and hand-picked the tracks.

Whether you’re new to the Twin Cities, a lifelong resident or just interested in the scene, this compilation is a gem — showcasing the best of the best . . . → Read More: Hope Rocks! Vol. 1 Benefiting Faith's Lodge Compilation Album