THE SOMETHIN' ELSE

Nitetrax Edition 11-Minneapolis Special

2012-03-01T14:48:00.003-08:00

Inspired by their current issue Wax Poetics is featuring a Nitetrax homage to Minneapolis musical majesty from Citinite. You can listen and download below!

I Self Devine-Reports From The Field: In The Trenches

2012-03-01T13:57:00.006-08:00

In the third installment of the Culture Series, I Self Devine gives you an eyewitness account with Reports From The Field: In The Trenches. You can listen below or download his third free mixtape here. The accompanying video interview gives you insight about "the field" as he sees it and the everyday struggles some are not privileged to ignore.

The release show for Reports From The Field: In The Trenches is Saturday, March 24th at the 7th Street Entry and features Mike the Martyr, Mankwe Ft. Medium Zach, Big Quarters, Illuminous 3 and Djs Shannon Blowtorch and Simone Steppa Dujour. Go see for yourself!

7th Street Entry (701 1st Ave., Minneapolis,MN) 8pm/18+/$10

Nina Kravitz-Ghetto Kravitz

2012-02-29T16:37:00.004-08:00

Nina Kravitz continues to take the world by storm with her video for "Ghetto Kravitz" from her album Nina Kravitz (2012, Rekids) and a global tour. Who can resist?

Δkkord-Submerged & Electronic Explorations Mix 183

2012-02-29T14:07:00.009-08:00

Mysterious Manchester production crew Δkkord
are offering up their track "Submerged" for free download via XLR8R (also below). You can also stream their Electronic Explorations mix below. The styles morph but the groove is steady. Enjoy!

MKR-Live @ MODE 02.26.2012

2012-02-29T13:49:00.008-08:00

Along with the other solid sets presented during last Sunday's MODE at Honey, MKR's was an an exceptional opus to behold. If you couldn't make it out that night, you can listen to the entire set below via his SoundCloud. Just a taste of MODE's monthly magic you might be missing!

Eleh-Homage to the Pointed Waveforms

2012-02-29T13:34:00.006-08:00

Uncompromising Minneapolis label Taiga Records is serving up a new release from Eleh called Homage to Pointed Waveforms. You can listen to an audio sample here. The waveforms must be delighted!

From Taiga:
Homage to the Pointed Waveforms is the final release in a series dedicated to specific sound waves. Following ...Square... and ...Sine..., ...Pointed Waveforms explores composition with triangle and sawtooth waves through studies of a dense modular system. Variations were performed live in Barcelona, Brussels and Madrid during spring 2011 but this LP is the next step. Side A contains a version of the piece that was conceived for the shows, which evolved during the three performances as it was continually reworked. Mixed with travel memories, the two tracks on side B are reflections on the arrangement. Presented as a hand-numbered edition of 500 direct metal mastered 200g virgin vinyl LPs in custom 2-color letterpress jackets designed by John Brien.

Mouse on Mars-Polaroyced

2012-02-29T12:28:00.004-08:00

Here's the video for Mouse on Mars' "Polaroyced," from their new Monkeytown release Parastrophics. Polynoid produced, the clip is a back alley B-Boy dance fantasia involving professional wrestling, European football and golden magic puppy glitterstorms. Peep and enjoy!

Various Assets - Not For Sale: A Selection Of Tunes Recorded At The Red Bull Music Academy Madrid

2012-02-28T10:19:00.003-08:00

You can listen to Various Assets' Not For Sale: A Selection Of Tunes Recorded At The Red Bull Music Academy Madrid below and download it here for free! The comp features some notable producers including Mark Pritchard, Addison Groove and Brenmar. This blurb will tell you what more you need to know:

'Various Assets - Not For Sale 2011' is a collection of some of the music that was made during the Red Bull Music Academy during four autumn weeks in Madrid last year. The double CD contains 35 tracks composed, improvised and discovered by the 60 international participants and ten studio team members, who all got their fingers dirty on synths, Mellotrons, vibraphones, drum machines and anything else they could lay their hands on. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

Various Assets - Not For Sale: A Selection Of Tunes Recorded At The Red Bull Music Academy Madrid 2011 by Various Assets

Tuesday Series @ Madame Tomorrow!

2012-02-27T11:09:00.005-08:00

Tomorrow's allotment of the Tuesday Series at Madame features an edifying dose of improvisation and experimentation featuring Justin Meyers, Dimanche and the duo of Davu Seru and Elaine Evans. It should be a night to remember!

Madame of the Arts (3401 Chicago Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/all ages/suggested donation

Demdike Stare-Elemental

2012-02-25T15:23:00.006-08:00

You can stream Demdike Stare's grim and delightful release Elemental below. Avalailable previously on limited edition vinyl, the double CD version, replete with unreleased material, will be available February 27th via Modern Love. Have a listen!

MODE @ Honey Tomorrow!

2012-02-25T13:48:00.004-08:00

MODE time once again at Honey tomorrow night! Gear up for sets from Mr. Blaq, The Lurker, MKR, Heavy Arms and Westin. Always a good time. Be sure to drop in!

Honey (205 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/21+/$3

Marijuana Deathsquads-Crazy Master

2012-02-25T13:38:00.000-08:00

Marijuana Deathsquads, Isaac Gale & Playatta team up to bring you this mind-ripping video for the "Crazy Master." If Carlos Castaneda was a Hells Angel, this is probably what he would have written about. Wu-Tang!

Marijuana Deathsquads "Crazy Master" from Isaac Gale on Vimeo.

Plain Ole Bill-Let 'Em Through

2012-02-23T09:47:00.013-08:00

Lava Bangers co-conspirator, Get Cryphy DJ and all-around badass Plain Ole Bill offers us this promotion by way of banger video for his track "Let 'Em Through." Pairing the talents of 16 year old prodigy Tomorrow Genius and veteran Brother Ali, the track oozes North Side cum Dirty South bump and swagger. A nice addition, along with Get Cryphy 2:Rambo 4 Ivan Drago, to the pre-game ceremonies for the Get Cryphy 4-Year Anniversary (with Jimmy 2 Times, DJ Fundo and Last Word) tomorrow at First Avenue's Mairoom. Let 'em through!

First Avenue (701 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/18+/$5 adv.($10 door)

Lazerbeak-Lift Every Voice

2012-02-23T08:52:00.002-08:00

Here's Matt Scharenbroich's video for "Lift Every Voice" from Lazerbeak's recent Lava Bangers. It's sort of like The Little Prince took some designer shit in the back of Mwandishi Herbie's mind and landed on the Fantastic Planet to get down. Apparently, it was good shit!

Squarepusher-Ufabulum

2012-02-23T08:26:00.001-08:00

"I've started thinking about pure electronic music again. Something very melodic, very aggressive" - Squarepusher

Warp Records announces a new Squarepusher album and tour! Ufabulum, drops May 14th/15th with the tour to follow in select cities worldwide. Stay tuned!

Aby Wolf & Her Claws-Drama Queen

2012-02-15T12:56:00.000-08:00

Just try and soak up all the talent on display in this live performance by Aby Wolf & Her Claws (as captured by Dan Huiting at NoWare Studio). In "Drama Queen" Aby's ferocious vocal chops protect the stark vulnerability of her lyrics in an arrangement both confessional and jazzy. Beautiful backing vocals from Linnea Mohn, club-savvy modular synth from Jesse Whitney and spot on vibes work from the ever-versatile Joey Van Phillips bring it all together. A self-assured and arresting performance to say the least! You can catch the band live with Father You See Queen and Vouka February 24th at Hell's Kitchen.

A. Wolf & Her Claws perform "Drama Queen" LIVE from Dan Huiting on Vimeo.

Skream-One Take....

2012-02-15T10:51:00.000-08:00

You can listen below to this dubby number from Skream. Apparently a work in progress serendipitously scrapped, "One Take...." struts a minimalist skank adorned in delay with deep subs you can feel in your gut. Check it out!

Quakers-Fitta Happier

2012-02-14T16:27:00.005-08:00

Portishead's Geoff Barrow has a new, 35 member hip hop project called Quakers whose debut 40+ track album is due out March 27th on Stones Throw Records. You can listen to the track "Fitta Happier" (featuring Guilty Simpson & MED) below. Download it here. I'm all shook up!

Hudson Mohawke-Valentine's Slowjams Chapter V

2012-02-14T16:17:00.003-08:00

Keeping the love alive, Hudson Mohawke presents Valentine's Slowjams Chapter V. You can listen below and download it via Lucky Me!

Tuesday Series-Last Call for Kickstarter & Show @ Madame 2/18

2012-02-14T16:06:00.006-08:00

With less than 24 hours to go, the Tuesday Series at Madame is making a last call for contributions to pad their already successful Kickstarter campaign. There's also a Saturday performance/celebration featuring titans Tim Kaiser (Duluth), Paul Metzger, Squid Fist and Alex Vada Ambient DJ. Some lovely news for Valentine's Day!

Madame (3401 Chicago Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/all ages/suggested donation

Brother Ali-The Bite Marked Heart

2012-02-13T11:17:00.000-08:00

Brother Ali serves up a 7 song Valentine's Day flavored EP featuring production from Jake One and Ant as well as guest appearances from Phonte, Stokley Williams, Nikki Jean and Aby Wolf. You can stream The Bite Marked Heart below. Download it for free here. Was it love at first bite?

Air-Sing Sang Sung (Tobacco Remix)

2012-02-08T09:58:00.001-08:00

Tobacco posted his remix of Air's "Sing Sang Sung" on the BMSR SoundCloud. A perfect match! Listen below.

Tuesday Series @ Madame Tomorrow!

2012-02-06T10:41:00.000-08:00

Having reached it's $1500 goal and still accepting donations, the triumphant Tuesday Series at Madame features another trio of tremendous talents tomorrow. Returning to the series are John Zuma Saint-Pelvyn and Lisa McGrath, Dubbelboss and the Charles Gillett. A tympanic treat in toto.

Mux Mool-Planet High School

2012-02-06T09:15:00.000-08:00

You can stream Mux Mool's new Ghostly release Planet High School below via The FADER's Soundcloud. The album drops tomorrow!

I Self Devine-The Upliftment Struggle

2012-02-06T00:21:00.000-08:00

I Self Devine has unleashed another salvo in his Culture Series. The outstanding 2nd free mixtape is called The Upliftment Struggle. You can listen below and download it here. You can also watch a video where I Self discusses the concept of "falling up" and the overall struggle "to seek the highest in life" in a world that is all but uplifting.

The Upliftment Struggle release show is Sunday, February 19th at 7th Street Entry. The show's all-star lineup features I Self Devine, I.B.E., Ill Chemistry, Maria Isa and Dj's Plain Ole Bill and Kool Akiem.

Com Truise-Komputer Cast Vol. 5 & Music for Programming

2012-02-06T00:08:00.000-08:00

Com Truise recently posted links to two freshly compiled mixes of his. You can download Komputer Cast Vol. 5 here and his Music For Programming mix here. Enjoy!

Adam Bubolz-A Decade of Music Photos Book Kickstarter

2012-01-31T15:35:00.000-08:00

Anyone who's attended concerts in the Twin Cities over the past decade would recognize Adam Bubolz as the benign, unobtrusive gentleman intensely focused on snapping great photos of musicians and concertgoers alike. Few people have focused their undeniable talents on documenting our music scene than Adam. Reviler, through whom he has been sharing his photos for the last two years, has brought to our attention that Mr. Bubolz is raising money for an epic ten year photo retrospective of his career as ace photojournalist to the Twin Cities scene. You can review Adam's project and donate via his Kickstarter page. Please contribute what you can and make this dream a reality!

House of Low Culture-Poisoned Soil

2012-01-31T13:13:00.000-08:00

Standout Minneapolis label Taiga Records has a new LP + 12" release available from Aaron Turner's House of Low Culture called Poisoned Soil (Taiga 17). Blending volcanic electronics, bleeding guitars and baleful chant, the rapturous bombinations committed therein are sure to rock your soul and damn you forever. You can listen to an excerpt here. The album is available in a limited edition of 400 black vinyl pressed (100 lead copies sold out). Another choice release from Taiga. Grab it while you can!

White Rainbow-Infinity Beat Tape

2012-01-31T12:09:00.000-08:00

White Rainbow spawns the beats ad infinitum. His new offering, the Infinity Beat Tape, documents his penchant for West Coast psyche swag tick bump. This is a catalogue of serious beats for laid-back people. At 5 bones, it's a steal. Check it!

∞∞∞∞INFINITY•BEAT•TAPE∞∞∞∞∞ by WHITE RAINBOW

Brainfeeder Sampler 2012

2012-01-30T14:32:00.000-08:00

The ever magnanimous Brainfeeder offers you a free 12-track mix via their site. You can download the 2012 Sampler featuring Thundercat, The Gaslamp Killer, Martyn, Samiyam, Tokimonsta, Jeremiah Jae, Taylor McFerrin, Teebs, Austin Peralta, Matthewdavid, Mono/Poly, and Lapalux, here!

Tuesday Series @ Madame Tomorrow!

2012-01-23T14:39:00.000-08:00

Another smashing lineup for the Tuesday Series tomorrow at Madame. Treat yourself to the sweet synthesis of Paul Metzger and Elaine Evans, the legendary vibrations of Montgomery Ward and the fecund electronics of Born Pregnant. The Tuesday Series is also trying to raise some much needed money via their Kickstarter. Please contribute if you can!

Madame of the Arts (3401 Chicago Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)

Ceephax Acid Crew-Biocarbon Amalgamate

2012-01-23T14:11:00.000-08:00

Ceephax Acid Crew brings the low-fi acid your way with "Biocarbon Amalgamate." You can listen below and purchase it here if you so wish. Better listening through chemistry!

Biocarbon Amalgamate by Ceephax

Mouse on Mars-iMatch

2012-01-23T13:50:00.000-08:00

After a long hiatus Mouse on Mars have a new release in the works called Parastrophics (February 24th, Monkeytown). You can preview "iMatch" below. Preview other tracks from the album here!

Mouse on Mars "iMatch" (MTR022) - Out on Feb 24 by Modeselektor

Mystery Palace-Sleepless EP

2012-01-23T13:15:00.000-08:00

Our friends Mystery Palace have a new EP, replete with lyrics, available here for whatever you care to pay. With the Sleepless EP you get 20 or so priceless minutes embossed with the best example to date of the band's one of a kind, groove-laden whisper pop. Far too sweet a deal to sleep on!

Sleepless ep by Mystery Palace. The band's definitely perfected their

Ghostbug-Live on Radio K

2012-01-23T13:01:00.000-08:00

With his awesome Ultimatum EP available for free, Ghostbug delivers a superlative live set on Radio K. You can listen here!

MODE @ Honey Tomorrow!

2012-01-21T12:02:00.000-08:00

With the nippy January weather setting in, the scorching stylings of MODE are a welcome winter treat. Tomorrow at Honey, Plot Twist, Triple Six Soundclub, Stu Wylie, Heavyarms and Westin will warm your ears and your feet with the best mixes around. You can preview the evening with Plot Twist's outstanding set from Waveforms last Wednesday. See you tomorrow!

Waveforms by plot twist

Honey (205 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/21+/$3 (ladies free before 11pm)

Clark-Com Touch

2012-01-20T10:23:00.000-08:00

Chris Clark has been traveling the world and the seven seas looking for just the right sounds and scenarios for his new album Iradelphic to be released April 3rd on Warp. Blending kora-like synth arpeggiations, flares of found sound and his own unique rhythmic flavor, the gem "Com Touch" proves his efforts worth the trouble. Listen and download below!

Channel K Presents Waveforms: A Night of Electronic Head Music @ Honey Tomorrow!

2012-01-17T12:55:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow night at Honey, Radio K's Channel K presents Waveforms: A Night of Electronic Head Music. Featured performers are Ghostband, Plot Twist, Fabulous Pete, Impeach and Klondike. You can preview their works below and never forgive yourself if you miss the show.

Honey (205 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) 10pm/21+/$5

Roof Glossing by ghostband

words may stop by plot twist

fabulousPETE__________Halcion girl demo by PCPETE

Moombah by Impeach

Untitled #2 by klondike

A Monday Miscellany

2012-01-16T10:24:00.000-08:00

Ghostbug-Ultimatum EP

For Brian Markey (aka Ghostbug), years honing his production skills and a deep love for electronic music have yielded the classic Ultimatum EP. This reminds me of everything good about everything that's good. Look for a Radio K in-studio from him in the coming days!

Ultimatum e.p. by Ghostbug

Plot Twist-Let U Know

This is Shannon Reddy's soulful dancefloor workout from the Sine Wave Vol. 1. Reddy will don his Plot Twist moniker Wednesday at Honey for Channel K's Waveforms: A Night of Electronic Head Music. Be there!

Let U Know by Plot Twist

Kill the Vultures & Andrew Broder-Beasts of Burden

With this basement video of "Beasts of Burden," Kill the Vultures and Andrew Broder preview their momentous collaboration tomorrow night at the Kitty Cat Klub. Expect to hear reworkings of classic material from The Careless Flame and their self-titled album. A true clash of Minneapolis titans!

Modeselektor (featuring Otto Von Schirach)-Evil Twin

Recalling Spy vs. Spy slapstick, Berlin duo Modeselektor team up with Otto Von Schirach to bring you the dark and anthemic "Evil Twin." The limited edition picture disc Evil Twin/German Clap is available here via Monkeytown. Go bananas!

Reviler Two-Year Anniversary Party @ Turf Club Tomorrow!

2012-01-12T14:56:00.000-08:00

The indispensable Twin Cities music blog Reviler celebrates its 2nd birthday tomorrow at the Turf Club. Food Pyramid, Andrew Broder, Is/Is and Fire in the Northern Firs are the featured performers. Party down with the cool cats!

Turf Club (1601 University Ave., Saint Paul,MN) 9pm/21+/$5

I Self Devine-LA State of Mind

2012-01-12T14:01:00.000-08:00

With LA State of Mind, sage MC and community catalyst I Self Devine initiates his tour de force Culture Series of free EPs, videos and shows leading up to the release of The Sounds of Low Class America (May 8th, Rhymesayers Entertaiment). You can stream the album below and download it here. Watch "Sweat Equity," the first music video in the series, below. The LA State of Mind release show is Friday, January 22nd at 7th Street Entry with guests Brother Ali, Mujah Messiah, Alicia Steele and the Endevours and DJs Kool Akiem, King Otto and Just 9. Stay tuned for history in the making!

I Self Devine - LA State Of Mind (Free Mixtape) by rhymesayers

Poliça-Lay Your Cards Out

2012-01-11T12:15:00.001-08:00

In advance of the February 14th release of Give You the Ghost (Totally Gross National Product), Poliça share the breathtaking video for "Lay Your Cards Out." Truly a force to be reckoned with, the band has a full house in their hands, including a sold out release show with the equally formidable Brute Heart at First Avenue. Lay your cards out indeed!

dVRG Presents @ Amsterdam Tonight!

2012-01-11T10:01:00.000-08:00

Whether you know him from his tenure with Heiruspecs, as principle multi-instrumentalist with Liminal Phase, in his capacity as motific cleric in Chiuahua City, or any of the other multivarious musical offices he holds in between, you might have noticed that Devon Gray (aka dVRG) is man of many talents. Each Wednesday this month, the venerable dVRG will share a modest portion of these talents (and his birthday) with select audiences at Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul. His weekly series will feature collaborations with many notable musical coconspirators, including performances from the newly christened Cherry Spoon Collective. Come get a piece!

Amsterdam Bar and Hall (6 W. 6th St., Saint Paul, MN) 9pm/21+/free

Venetian Snares-Affectionate

2012-01-11T09:27:00.000-08:00

Aaron Funk's birthday present to himself and the world is a new Venetian Snares EP called Affectionate. For $5 or more you can savor 4 choice cuts synthesizing breakcore, glitch and acid from electronic music's preeminent evil genius. Happy Birthday to us all!

Affectionate by Venetian Snares

Tuesday Series Kickstarter

2012-01-11T08:59:00.000-08:00

When we did our overview of music series in the Twin Cities, the longstanding Tuesday Series topped the list (brief interview with series co-curator Casey Deming here). It just so happens that the Tuesday Series is in need of funding and is going the Kickstarter route to raise $1500. The Tuesday Series has been crucial in the artistic, intellectual and cultural development of myself and many, many other Twin Cities, national and international musicians. Contributions start at $1. I encourage you to contribute what you can!

From the Tuesday Series:

Friends, the Tuesday Series is in need of your help.
A decade after its initiation, the Series landed grant $ last year that has helped us contribute to Madame of the Arts’ vitality as an arts & performance space as well as financially supporting local, national and international musicians without depending on a corporate sponsor or alcohol sales.

Unfortunately, we did not receive this same grant money in 2012, so in addition to further researching our grant opportunities we thought it apt to do a small kickstarter to at least guarantee our ability to support our continued use of the Madame space. They need the support and frankly they deserve it and then some.

Five (5) tiers of gifts for supporters:

$1 or more – personalized thank you email and all around good vibes
$10 or more – thank you postcard w/ tues series imagery from the flyers
$20 or more – A limited edition Squid Fist CD with hand-made packaging and silk-screened prints. Released on the Art of This Imprint.
$30 or more – A limited edition Free Improvised Music Compilation with art and layout by Casey Deming. Released by Insides Music with an essay by Milo Fine
$40 or more – A limited edition silk screened print of a series-based life drawing by Trevor Adams

Please help if you can.

ALSO please share this with your friends on facebook and twitter

THANK YOU

Black Dice-Pigs

2012-01-09T11:53:00.000-08:00

Black Dice are set to release a new their first LP in three years, Mr. Impossible (April 9th, Ribbon Music). You can watch the eyeblasting video for their song "Pigs" below. Enjoy!

Tuesday Series @ Madame Tomorrow!

2012-01-09T11:36:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow's installment of the Tuesday Series at Madame features the myriad capabilities of Mango Electronic Group, Transitional Species and League of the Divine Wind. Come stretch your ears a bit.

Madame of the Arts (3401 Chicago Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/all ages/suggested donation

Plug-Feeling So Special

2012-01-06T11:43:00.000-08:00

15 years after the fact, Luke Vibert unearthed an album's worth of Plug tracks which will be released January 9th on Ninja Tune. A much welcomed throwback to the Drum 'n' Bass for Papa days, many tracks from Back On Time are available for preview here. Download the track "Feeling So Special" here for free. Old music for the new year!

Plug - 'Feeling So Special' by Ninja Tune

Father You See Queen-47

2012-01-04T11:25:00.000-08:00

Father You See Queen have been cooking up a much-anticipated debut of their own, entitled 47. The EP, to be released on Chicago's Flingco Sound System, will be available in April. In the meantime, you can preview the album here and check out the pre-release show Friday, January 20th at 7th Street Entry. Bon appétit!

Lazerbeak-Lava Bangers

2012-01-04T10:43:00.000-08:00

Lazerbeak is starting the year out right with a new solo project called Lava Bangers. The eponymous debut release features 20 original instrumentals woven together with care by DJ extraordinaire Plain Ole Bill. You can rock out to "Cement Blocks/Knight Fighter" below. The album drops January 24th. Beatheads take note.

Lazerbeak "Cement Blocks/Knight Fighter" by doomtree

Beyond-No Man Moves

2011-12-20T12:37:00.000-08:00

Moon Glyph keeps the quality electronica coming, this time with the No Man Moves cassette (MG37) from Beyond (J. Shaver of Chicago's Deep Earth). In "Untitled III" transplendent minimalist arpeggiations permute to down-tempo beats, haunted throughout by intermittent blips and glitches. Have a listen below. Get the tape here!

Beyond - Untitled III by Moon Glyph

From Moon Glyph:

"No Man Moves" is the introduction & dismissal of the fog as crafted by Beyond, the moniker of one J. Shaver from Deep Earth. Conquering terrains of intricate tribal synthetics, deep noir-disco & eternal ambience, Beyond seeks comfort in the shadowy undercurrents. With "Untitled III" the gradual ascent leads us to the twitching machine; the centralized workings of the unseen, formidable whole. With great pleasure Moon Glyph presents our 37th release & Beyond's sophomore cassette, "No Man Moves".

Permed Out Showcase @ Honey Tonight!

2011-12-20T12:09:00.000-08:00

Audio Perm cuts loose tonight at Honey. Expect inspired beats and verses aplenty as producers Julian Fairbanks, Taylor Madrigal and Cory Grindberg lay it down for the likes of Dylan LP, Yakub, Bobby Raps, Scoundrel Jake, Chantz Erolin, 80H2O. Special guests Mundo Libre, Manny Phesto. Be There!

Honey (205 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/18+/$5

Mux Mool-Planet High School Teaser

2011-12-20T11:25:00.000-08:00

Here's some more Planet High School propaganda from the Mux Mool camp (courtesy of Matt Visionquest). The album drops February 7th on Ghostly. Can you feel the power?

MODE @ Honey Tonight!

2011-12-18T13:08:00.000-08:00

Brace yourselves for another bottom-heavy blast of bass music form the best as MODE cooks up another night of low end love tonight at Honey! Connie Hawkins is in the mix as well as Blasphema, your boy Neuport, and denizens of the deep Heavy Arms and Westin! This is the kind of stuff people say they wish we had in the Twin Cities, but don't. Well, we do, monthly at Honey. Live a little!

Honey (205 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/18+/$3

Try This 5 @ Slam Factory Friday!

2011-12-14T14:57:00.000-08:00

The Slam Factory is serving up another helping of its experimental Try This series this Friday! Expect to have your ears opened wide as house band DKO performs an extended set!

Slam Factory (1012 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN) 7pm/all ages/cover

Battles-Africastle

2011-12-14T12:30:00.000-08:00

Here's Dan Huiting and Isaac Gale's amazing MPLS.TV/Pitchfork.tv live City of Music video for the Battles song "Africastle." This chilly rocker makes a great soundtrack for a nightime cruise around our fair city. Watch here and enjoy!

Dosh, All Tiny Creatures & Lateduster @ Cedar Cultural Center Friday!

2011-12-14T11:52:00.000-08:00

Dosh pulls out the stops every winter for his big show at Cedar Cultural Center, but this Friday he gives you the opportunity to indulge yourself in a little old school Minneapolis music nostalgia with the return of Lateduster! Adding to this Wisconsin's All Tiny Creatures and his own prodigious offering, I'd say he's being quite generous.

Here's a new video for Lateduster's "Hospital No. 32" to boot!

Cedar Cultural Center (416 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) 7pm/all ages/$10 adv. ($12 at door)

Mux Mool-Raw Gore

2011-12-08T10:37:00.002-08:00

Here's another tastey from Mux Mool's forthcoming Ghostly LP Planet High School (Febuary 7th, 2012). "Raw Gore" is a stripped-down, straight banging succession of skull smacks from a sonic warhammer. Listen below. Dowload here. See you in Valhalla!

Raw Gore by muxmool

Scion A/V Presents: Skream and Benga

2011-12-06T13:50:00.000-08:00

Scion A/V is featuring a free EP, aptly titled Scion A/V Presents: Skream and Benga from Skream and Benga which you can download below. The EP features three tunes from Skream and two from Benga. Enjoy!

Tatsuya Nakatani, Visions of Christ & Tace Acre, Nakatani Gong Orchestra @ Franklin Art Works Tonight!

2011-12-06T13:22:00.000-08:00

A frequent visitor to the Twin Cities, percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani should need no introduction. Tonight at Frankin Art Works, we welcome Tatsuya back for what promises to be another command performance. On top of that, enjoy a collaboration between sonic collagists Visions of Christ and streamlined post-rockers Take Acre. Also, don't miss the Nakatani Gong Orchestra, which features some prominent Twin Cities musicians, including Jackie Beckey, Jonathan Kaiser, Kevin Cosgrove, Adam Patterson and Jonathan Zorn. Sounds like a good time to me!

Franklin Art Works (1021 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/all ages/$5-10 suggested donation

Drainolith, Regression, Mar Habrine & Squid Fist @ Hexagon Bar Tomorrow!

2011-12-02T13:45:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow's show at the Hexagon Bar features two touring acts and two local acts whose sonorities inhabit the outlying territories of the musical wild. Headliner Drainolith is loner Alex Moskos of Montreal's AIDS Wolf. Keeping things lupine, Regression features the talents of Nate Young from Wolf Eyes. To make things more bearable Mar Habrine (Skoal Kodiak) shares his unique, otherworldly soundscapes. Starting things off, Squid Fist drags you through the deepest depths of the sonic seas. This is an awesome experimental bill and it's free!

Hexagon Bar (2600 27th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/21+/free

Africa Hitech-XLR8R Podcast 226

2011-11-29T13:14:00.000-08:00

XLR8R is featuring a mix from musical future warriors Africa Hitech which you can steam and download right here. Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01 Traxman "Footworkin' on Air"
02 DJ Tre "Ping Pong Trak"
03 Jlin "Erotic Heat" (Planet Mu)
04 Hudson Mohawke "Cbat" (Warp)
05 Cadenza "The Darkest Hype (Philip D. Kick Remix)" (Dummy)
06 Africa Hitech "Out in the Streets" (Warp)
07 Africa Hitech "Out in the Streets (VIP)" (Warp)
08 Krampfhaft "Perfect Gain Structure" (Saturate)
09 DJ Rashad "Welcome to the Chi"
10 DJ Earl "Dragged" (Booty Call)
11 DJ Rashad & DJ Rome "Dat Shit Huff" (Planet Mu)
12 Dillinja and Berti B "Lion Heart" (Bert 1)
13 LTJ Bukem "Horizons (Phillip D. Kick Remix)"
14 Ballistic Brothers "I'll Fly Away" (Junior Boy's Own)
15 Formula 7 "Soundboy" (Quayside)
16 Marvellous Cain "Roll Dat Shit" (R:IQ)
17 Ninjaman, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, and Ninja Ford "Bad Boy Lick A New Shot (Jungle Bullet)" (Greensleeves)
18 Traxman "Lifeeeee Is For Ever" (Planet Mu)
19 Moondog "Viking 1" (Honest Jon's)

Mystery Palace-Caroline

2011-11-29T12:41:00.000-08:00

You can stream and download Mystery Palace's new single "Caroline" below for free. Dance floor tested and available now for public consumption, this song features a gritty groove that won't come out in the wash. Check it out!

Caroline by Mystery Palace

Roy Orb D.MT.-Doctor of Metaphysical Healing

2011-11-28T12:54:00.001-08:00

As the title of his debut cassette on Moon Glyph suggests, Roy Orb D.MT. is here to soothe your metaphysical ills. Prescribing choice tones from his medicine cabinet of vintage synths, the good doctor is prepared to vanquish anything from wear and tear incurred from centuries of transmorgification to your everyday existential jitters. You can listen to "Breathing" below. Doctor of Metaphysical Healing is available over the counter at Twin Cities record stores or online via Moon Glyph.

Roy Orb D.MT. - "Breathing" by Moon Glyph

From Moon Glyph:

With his first Moon Glyph release, Roy Orb D.MT. beckons you to a peaceful, pleasurable synthetic journey. A certified practitioner with countless years of metaphysical therapy, Roy gives great attention to the hues and textures he prescribes, conjuring sonic salves to balance body and soul alike. Close your eyes, breathe deeply and drift away as Oberheim soundwaves carry you to realms of health and wholeness heretofore unimagined. Admittedly no sorcerer, but certainly no common “doctor”, Roy Orb D.MT. materializes healing tones for ailing minds.

Tuesday Series @ Organ Haus Tomorrow!

2011-11-28T12:10:00.000-08:00

The world-renowned Tuesday Series relocates temporarily to the secluded confines of the Organ Haus tomorrow. Enjoy the sounds of Derek and Patrick (drums & guitar), Joint Custody (drums & guitar) and Alex Vada (electronics). Go nuts!

Organ Haus (location not specified) 8pm/all ages/free

Joker-Crackcast 011

2011-11-21T11:01:00.000-08:00

Crack Magazine is featuring a free mix from Joker. Listen and download here!

Gonjasufi-Nikels & Dimes

2011-11-21T10:46:00.000-08:00

Gonjasufi has a new mini-album called MU.ZZ.LE coming out January 23rd/24th on Warp Records. He's giving away "Nikels & Dimes" in exchange for your email via the widget below. What a deal!

Minnesota Loves Dibbs (A Benefit Concert for Mr. Dibbs) @ Honey Tonight!

2011-11-21T10:13:00.000-08:00

Legendary Rhymesayers DJ and producer Mr. Dibbs is facing some serious expenses incurred from his battle with Cirrhosis. To help Dibbs shoulder some of the cost, his friends (including perfomers Sector 7G, Kristoff Krane, Zac HB, Ackronem) are throwing a benefit show tonight at Honey. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, take time to give back to an artists who has given so much himself!

Honey (205 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) 8:30pm/18+/$7

MODE @ Honey Tomorrow!

2011-11-19T09:05:00.000-08:00

With the third Sunday of the month approaching, it's time again for MODE at Honey! This month's lineup features the talents of Polycarbonclique, Accel B2B Xanja, Enron Hubbard, Heavy Arms & Westin and Blazz & Tennis Rodman. Come get your boom on!

Honey (205 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/18+/$3

RBMA presents Africa Hitech, Lazer Sword & The Moon Goons @ the Loft Tonight!

2011-11-16T13:42:00.000-08:00

Warp Records artists Africa Hitech perform tonight at The Loft at Barfly. They are joined by Lazer Sword and the Moon Goons. This event is sponsored by Red Bull Music Academy and is free with a 21+ RSVP ($5 w/18+ RSVP). Expect a good time!

The Loft (711 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/18+/$10 (free w/21+RSVP, $5 w/81+ RSVP)

Caribou-Nightmare Before Christmas Mix

2011-11-15T08:46:00.000-08:00

Caribou is co-curating this year's All Tomorrow's Parties Nightmare Before Christmas festival in Minehead, England (December 9th-11th). Dan Snaith put together a mix featuring some of the artists (including Pharoah Sanders, the Sun Ra Arkestra, The Ex with Getatchew Mekuria, Silver Apples and Four Tet ) he chose to perform. Listen and/or download below!

Caribou - Nightmare Before Christmas Mix by All Tomorrows Parties

Tuesday Series @ Madame Tonight!

2011-11-15T08:13:00.000-08:00

Tonight, the Tuesday Series at Madame welcomes Rind (formerly of Mayor Daley) from Chicago. Naomi Joy and Toilet also perform. Give it a shot!

Madame (3401 Chicago Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/all ages/$3-5 suggested donation

Africa Hitech-Do You Really Wanna Fight

2011-11-03T13:57:00.000-07:00

Africa Hitech have a new single out November 8th (Warp) called Do You Really Wanna Fight. On the raucous and playful title track, Steve Spacek's vigorous patois bounces to Mark Pritchard's upstart production. You can listen here and see them live (with Lazer Sword) Wednesday, November 16th at the LOFT in Minneapolis!

The Loft at Barfly (711 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/18+/$10 general ($5 18+ w/RSVP, free 21+ w/RSVP)

Marijuana Deathsquads Crazy Master Release Show @ Nick & Eddie Friday!

2011-11-01T13:21:00.001-07:00

Further evincing the abundance of free-roaming, high caliber improvisational firepower inhabiting the Twin Cities, Marijuana Deathsquads celebrates their much-anticipated first release, Crazy Master (Totally Gross National Product) this Friday at Nick and Eddie! This show will feature plenty of additional ordinance and promises to be a blast. Crazy Master is available today here!

Nick & Eddie (1612 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN) 9:45pm/$6

Liminal Phase LP Release Show featuring James Patrick LIVE @ Bryant Lake Bowl Thursday!

2011-11-01T12:27:00.000-07:00

Liminal Phase celebrates the release of their new album LP (Simon Recordings) this Thursday at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. An adventurous ensemble of virtuoso improvisers, the group consists of Adam Levy (guitar), DeVon Gray (keyboards & bassoon), Lisa Hirst-Carnes (oboe & harmonium), Dan Zamzow (cello), Joey Van Phillips (drums) and Nathan Brende (electronics). As their name suggests, Liminal Phase enjoys exploring territories between and beyond fixed compositional destinations, capitalizing on constructive, rather than constrictive, elements of form. Special guests include Pavan Allalaghatta (tabla) and Pooja Goswami (vocals and tamboura) and Jon Davis (clarinets). Intrepid techno experimentalist and scene-builder James Patrick opens. You can hear his remix of LP's "Loose Change" below! We hope to see you at the Bryant Lake Bowl!

Liminal Phase - Loose Change (James Patrick's Pocket Mix) by James Patrick

Bryant Lake Bowl Theater (810 West Lake St., Minneapolis, MN) 10:30pm/$8 adv.($10 at door)

Tuesday Series @ Madame Tomorrow!

2011-10-24T12:42:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, the Tuesday Series at Madame features a pair of outstanding duos. Leading off is Pentacene featuring Andrew Broder on guitar and electronics and Tim Glenn on percussion. Next, you have George Cartwright (saxophones) and Davu Seru (percussion). Don't miss it!

Madame (3401 Chicago Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/all ages/suggested donation

Zomby-Labyrinth

2011-10-20T12:29:00.000-07:00

Those who enjoyed Zomby's recent release Dedication (2011, 4AD) have much to rejoice in with the announcement of his forthcoming EP Nothing (November 28th, 4AD). "Labyrinth" recontextulizes jungle breaks and air horns in a haunting postrave dreamscape. More strong stuff from electronica's most mysterious and unremitting artist. Peep it!

Thundercat-$200 TB (produced by Flying Lotus featuring Austin Peralta)

2011-10-20T12:10:00.000-07:00

Flying Lotus just posted this sweet Thundercat track (featuring Austin Peralta) available only on the Japanese version Golden Age of Apocalypse (2011, Brainfeeder). Have a listen!

Thundercat - $200 TB prod.Flying Lotus ft. Austin Peralta by Flyinglotus

MODE presents Joe Nice @ Honey October 23rd

2011-10-20T11:27:00.000-07:00

If Skream and Benga don't scratch your dubstep itch this week, Twin cities bass music purveyors MODE presents American dubstep legend Joe Nice (Baltimore) this Sunday at Honey. House DJ's Heavy Arms and Westin warm things up before a 2 hour, strictly dubplates set from their special guest. Be there!

Honey (205 East Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/18+/$10

Skream & Benga @ Skyway Theatre Tonight!

2011-10-20T11:04:00.000-07:00

Tonight at Barfly's Skyway Theatre, Twin Cities Dubstep presents an action-packed evening with two of the founding fathers of UK dubstep, Skream and Benga. Additional support from Accel, Smilodon, Durbin, Heezy (St. Louis) and Hendrix (St. Louis). Check it out!

Skyway Theatre (711 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/18+/$15

Mystery Palace, Claps & Littlefoot @ Honey Tonight!

2011-10-18T10:21:00.000-07:00

Tonight at Honey, MFR presents another fun-filled night of quality entertainment featuring the prodigious talents of Mystery Palace, Claps and Littlefoot. Let your hair down and such!

Honey (205 East Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/18+/$5

Mux Mool-Palace Chalice

2011-10-17T12:40:00.000-07:00

Mux Mool's forthcoming Ghostly release is called Planet High School (February 7, 2012). You can check out the album info and get a taste from the "Palace Chalice" here!

Waveforms @ Honey Tonight!

2011-10-09T09:31:00.001-07:00

Tonight at Honey, Radio K's Channel K presents a night of Twin Cities electronic music featuring Sovietpanda, Carlo Marx, and Fabulous Pete and His Neon Conclusions. Channel K DJ's will also contribute some sounds to Waveforms! Come on down!

Honey (205 East Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN) 9:30pm/21+/$5

Squid Fist @ AOT One Nighter Series 10/4/11 Recap!

2011-10-05T07:22:00.000-07:00

AOT Imprint Release Party #3 @ Art Of This One Nighter Series Tomorrow!

2011-10-03T09:44:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is the release date for Squid Fist's Transplant on the AOT Imprint. To mark the occasion, the Art Of This One Nighter Series (4 E Franklin Ave., Minneapolis) is throwing a party. Festivities include performances by Squid Fist, Ventures Cover Band and DJ Fast Elvis, along with botanical slides by Lisa McGrath, new films by Trevor Adams and plants and material installations by Squid Fist, Celestine Puéringer and the Organ Haus. Check it out!

One Nighter Series (4 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/all ages/suggested donation

Tuesday Series @ Madame Tonight!

2011-09-27T11:32:00.000-07:00

Tonight's dose of the Tuesday Series at Madame features Tabitha Sheets (voice & electronics), Sir Isaf Gul (voice & modified 4-string Harmony guitar) and Gibbous (voice & electronics). Check it out!

Madame (3401 Chicago Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/all ages/$3-5 suggested donation

VA-{Unclassified}

2011-09-27T11:09:00.000-07:00

Adult Swim and Scion A/V have compiled 18 tracks of rare or unreleased music by artists including Burial, Kode9, Zomby and Actress. You can download {Unclassified} for free here!

Tracklist:
Ikonika - "World On Mute"
xxxy - "Kerpow"
Untol - "Peaky"
Geiom - "Pure Bristle"
Ginz - "Chrome"
Lukid - "Running from the Demons"
Geeneus feat. Riko, Wiley, and Breeze - "Knife & Gun (Dusk & Blackdown 2-Step Mix feat. Farrah)"
SBTRKT - "Golddigger"
Starkey - "Eris"
Actress - "Murder Plaza"
Zomby - "Hexagons"
Dauwd - "Ikopol"
Boxcutter - "Waiting For The Lights"
Babe Rainbow feat. Ashley Webber - "Give You Time"
Burial - "Street Halo"
Kode9 - "Just Inside"
Pinch - "Blow Out the Candle"
Cooly G - "R U Listening"

Gold Panda-An Iceberg Hurled Northwards Through Clouds

2011-09-26T08:53:00.001-07:00

Gold Panda has a new DJ-Kicks mix, which includes his track "An Iceberg Hurled Northwards Through Clouds." A loose introductory sequence of metallic tones snaps to order under a thumping bass beat, setting the scene for a brisk rhythmelodic theme. Listen below.

An Iceberg Hurled Northwards Through Clouds by Gold Panda

New Moon Glyph Website

2011-09-24T15:22:00.000-07:00

Minneapolis label Moon Glyph has updated its website. Now you can peruse the entire catalog, view the artwork, and listen to tracks by all the Moon Glyph artists smoothly with the click of a button. There's also a distro for hard to get titles. Check it out!

Star Slinger-Kora In Here

2011-09-24T15:18:00.001-07:00

Star Slinger just posted a segment, apparently a work in progress, sampling a busking kora player. Pretty strings!

Star Slinger - Kora In Here (Work in Progress) by Star Slinger

Björk-Moon

2011-09-24T14:45:00.000-07:00

Björk has a heavenly new video for her song "Moon." The release date for her long anticipated Biophilia (Nonesuch/One Little Indian) is October 11th. Enjoy!

Simian Mobile Disco-Alunardip

2011-09-24T14:27:00.000-07:00

Simian Mobile Disco offer an excellent and eclectic addition to the Oki-Ni mix series called Alunardip. The duo summarize their mix as being 'about space, the sea, the smell of 70s SF paperbacks, and how the future never turns out how it was meant to be.’ Perfect listening for a fall Saturday!

ALUNARDIP by Simian Mobile Disco by Oki-Ni on Mixcloud

Bassheadz Returns (featuring Gridlok) @ Honey Tomorrow!

2011-09-24T13:41:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow at Honey, Bassheadz Minneapolis returns with a night of crucial breaks featuring Gridlok (San Francisco), Easyrider & MC Brace and Risin' Son & Lonnie Mneumonic (hosted by Tidal). Come out and move your body! Stream and download a recent mix by Gridlok below!

CARMAGEDDON by GRIDLOK

Honey (205 East Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN) 9pm/18+/$7

Marijuana Deathsquads-Crazy Master

2011-09-23T06:10:00.000-07:00

Marijuana Deathsquads are tracking an album in advance of their monthlong October residency with Har Mar Superstar at The Bowery Electric in NYC. You can listen to their new track "Crazy Master" here!

Aphex Twin-1996 MTV Interview

2011-09-23T05:43:00.000-07:00

Here's a lengthy 1996 MTV interview (via Resident Advisor) where Richard D. James proclaims himself a "wicked" nethead. There's lots of great video clips too!

DJ Mehdi-Loukoums

2011-09-21T08:56:00.000-07:00

Ed Banger posted a mix by friend DJ Mehdi, whose tragic death barely a week ago shocked the electronic music world. A listen to Loukoums, itself Mehdi's homage to late great J Dilla, seems a fitting way to pay tribute to two master producers gone long before their time. Rest in peace.

DJ MEHDI "Loukoums" by edbangerrecords

Ceephax Acid Crew-Tales of the Unexpected (Cacton Corpse Mix)

2011-09-21T07:48:00.000-07:00

Ceephax Acid Crew is back with another soundtrack cover. This time it's a strolling seaside version of the Tales of the Unexpected theme (originally by Ron Grainer). Also, a mystery solved!

Tales of the Unexpected (Clacton Corpse Mix) by ceephax

Ghostband Cassette Release @ Yeti Records September 23rd

2011-09-21T07:26:00.000-07:00

Ghostband celebrates the release of the new Time Giver cassette (limited edition of 100) this Friday at Yeti Records. Low Rider 2 (members of Radical Cemetery) start the night off. You can stream and download the album below.

Time Giver by Ghostband

Yeti Records (3506 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN) 7:30pm/all ages/free

James Blake-BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

2011-09-19T12:49:00.000-07:00

Phenom James Blake recently put together a 2 hour Essential Mix for BBC's Radio 1 which includes some of his own new material. You can listen to it here. Enjoy!

Mad Professor, Twilight Circus Dub & T.U.G.G. @ 7th Street Entry Tonight!

2011-09-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

U.K. Dub legend Mad Professor performs tonight at 7th Street Entry. Also performing are Twilight Circus Dub (Netherlands) and T.U.G.G. (Lacrosse). Dub it up!

7th Street Entry (701 First Ave., Minneapolis, MN) 8pm/18+/$12 (adv.) $15 (door)