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Cold war kids: Plastic People of the Universe

By Tom Elko | 09.10.08 | 1:06 pm

If Americans are truly looking for change in their government, they may want to look for guidance from Plastic People of the Universe (PPU), an eclectic group of legendary psych-rockers…

Minneapolis hip-hop group denied entry to Canada

By Dan Haugen | 04.25.08 | 2:45 pm


Local hip-hop act Atmosphere canceled a show in Toronto tonight after Canada apparently banned their entry into the country. A message on the group’s Facebook page last night says the show was scrapped “due to an immigration…

Inclusion rockers for Obama

By Dan Haugen | 04.16.08 | 10:32 am

Bruce Springsteen, Arcade Fire endorse Obama; Hold Steady and Plastic Constellations next?

I read an article on MTV.com yesterday that made me smile and want to throw a fist in the air. It’s about some dudes from…

City Mouse’s 35th Anniversary Reunion

By Leigh Pomeroy | 12.28.06 | 12:17 pm

Anyone with any knowledge of the Minnesota music scene over the last several decades will recognize the name City Mouse. On Saturday, Dec. 30, the Mankato-based band will celebrate its 35th anniversary at T.J. Finnegan’s Pub in…