The Re-Emergence of the Funkiest Thing Since P-Funk: The Funkman Del

The Re-Emergence of the Funkiest Thing Since P-Funk: The Funkman...
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Del, Deltron, The Funky (or Funkee) Homosapien. Maybe too many names for one man, but he wears them all with panache … “You can just call me Del, man.”  … read more

The Hold Steady: A Positive Rage

The Hold Steady: A Positive Rage
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At first listen, The Hold Steady sound suspiciously like a really good bar band. They write the kind of songs that attract those instinctively drawn to stories about drinking and getting loaded with friends. … read more

SLUG vs Slug: An Atmosphere Interview

SLUG vs Slug: An Atmosphere Interview
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In the land of indie hip-hop, Slug and Ant are kings. Minneapolis’ homegrown rap group Atmosphere is two men: Slug’s the voice and Ant’s the noise. … read more

Positively 4th Street / Record Store Day

Positively 4th Street / Record Store Day
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There is no better month than April for buying a record store, as the second annual Record Store Day falls on April 18. … read more

Localized: The Tiney Lights, Blue Sunshine Soul, The Naked Eyes

Localized: The Tiney Lights, Blue Sunshine Soul, The Naked Eyes
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Locals The Tiney Lights,  Blue Sunshine Soul and The Naked Eyes have been recording and writing (respectively) in their basements for the last few years.
Come see what we’ve unearthed for April’s Localized at the Urban Lounge. … read more