Monthly Archives: February 2013

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis : Wings

So, I admit, I am a fan of these guys. I have blogged about them before. But this post isn’t so much of a gush fest. I was a fan of this song and video long ago, and when listening … Continue reading

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The Strokes : All The Time

Pre-Order week is continuing with the upcoming release of the new Strokes Album, Comedown Machine. I have been a long time fan of the band, ever since Is This It came out, but I have to admit, the Strokes kind … Continue reading

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Phoenix : Entertainment

This week is kind of shaping up to be a pre-release week… On Monday, I went out to lunch with a co-worker, and the song 1901 came on, we both knew it, but what was funny was that we couldn’t … Continue reading

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Alkaline Trio : I Wanna Be A Warhol

Alkaline Trio is back, and are they ever! I love this band, I think they are really one of the best melodic punk bands out there. So, I’m super excited that they are releasing a new album on April 2nd, … Continue reading

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The Postal Service : A Tattered Line of String

The Postal Service is back! I have been waiting for this reunion for so long! They are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the release of Give Up. With the re-release of Give Up, there will be a second CD full … Continue reading

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Frank Sinatra : My Way

Today’s post is brought to you with a heavy heart. Yesterday, we received some really bad news that my wife’s uncle had passed away from a sudden heart attack. He was in good health with no prior heart problems, so … Continue reading

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Jamie Woolford : No Contact

I have been a long time fan of Jamie Woolford, it all started back when he was with Animal Chin. He then went on to from The Stereo, and when they broke up, Let Go. After the short lived stint … Continue reading

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The Gateway District : Leaving Me Behind

Well, this is turning into Minneapolis Punk week… so I might as well continue it. Today’s post is kind of a supergroup of more underground punk here in Minneapolis. The band consists of Nate Gangelhoff (Banner Pilot, Off With Their … Continue reading

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The Soviettes : Multiply and Divide

The Soviettes were a four member punk band from Minneapolis in the early ’00s, unfortunately, they were fairly short lived, breaking up after 5 years. Luckily, they did release 3 albums in that time. No one knows for sure why … Continue reading

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Off With Their Heads : Nightlife

Off With Their Heads is a local punk band, in the vein of Dillinger Four, and features the bassist/songwriter from Banner Pilot. They are releasing their new CD soon, and released their first single, and wow, this is a scorcher. … Continue reading

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