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Electric Owls “Magic Show” – Free mp3 Download
2 months ago

There are few reasons to venture outdoors on a gloomy day in St. Paul, so why not empty out the mailbag?  Electric Owls is a new little project out of Asheville, NC, and below is the first single from the band entitled “Magic Show.”  Hopefully when these guys decide to embark Minneapolis will make the [...]

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Tracks: Mark Mallman, and Mercurial Rage
2 months ago

(Tracks is a feature on Borangutan that showcases local artists and their recent album. Many local artists generously donate their music to Borangutan writers, and part of our mission is to take that music and place it in your ears. Voila!  Each feature offers a free, limited-time mp3 download (one track) from the highlighted artist’s [...]

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Cornerstone Video – Arctic Monkeys
2 months ago

LinksArctic Monkeys – Website / Myspace

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Seein’ the Scene: a weekly look at the Twin Cities music scene and beyond! (10/13/09 – 10/19/09)
2 months ago

(Seein’ the Scene is a weekly photographic presentation featuring images from some of the best local rock concerts Minnesota has to offer. These images are captured through the lens’ of local rock photographer Mike Minehart. We welcome comments. More images from these shows can often be viewed at www.mikeminehart.com.)Link - This World FairLink – The [...]

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“Sugar Sugar” Video – Kill to Kill
2 months ago
  • Artist:
    Kill to Kill
  • Track:
    Sugar Sugar

Mallman live I saw coming, but not this!  Northern Outpost doing band videos?  Yes please.  We’re fans of anything NO, and Kill to Kill continues to climb our favorite list. Kill to Kill host their CD release party tonight at the Hexagon, joined by Gospel Gossip and Red Pens.  Should be a pleaser – [...]

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Seein’ the Scene: a weekly look at the Twin Cities music scene and beyond! (10/6/09 – 10/12/09)
2 months ago

(Seein' the Scene is a weekly photographic presentation featuring images from some of the best local rock concerts Minnesota has to offer. These images are captured through the lens' of local rock photographer Mike Minehart. We welcome comments. More images from these shows can often be viewed at www.mikeminehart.com.) Link - 500 Miles to Memphis Link - [...]

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Inveigh Video – The Bronx
2 months ago

You know that ugly vase you’ve been staring at and meaning to throw at the wall  for weeks?  Well, press play below, crank your speakers,  and hop to it!  But first, a word from one of our former presidents.LinksThe Bronx – Website / Myspace

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The Twilight Sad on Dirty Laundry (+ Free mp3 Download)
2 months ago

How do Scotland’s The Twilight Sad do their laundry?  Find out below, and snag a digital copy of “Reflection of the Television” while you’re at it (via Pitchfork).Author insert a music with WS Audio PlayerDownload ( right click and "Save Link As").“Reflection of the Television” by: The Twilight SadLinksThe Twilight Sad – Website / MyspaceDirty [...]

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Little Man @ The Turf, Friday October 16
2 months ago

What are you up to tomorrow night?  If the answer is nothing (or nothing much) then you might want to swing into the Turf to catch Little Man and Backyard Tire Fire (from Illinois).  Certain to please.Above video – “How In The Hell Did You Get Back Here” by: Backyard Tire FireLinksLittle Man – Website [...]

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The Heavy “Short Change Hero” – Free mp3 Download
2 months ago

The Heavy’s new album The House That Dirt Built just dropped a couple days ago, and as precursor to purchase, the band has released a free tune, “Short Change Hero.”  Stream it below, then jump to the URB blog for download.While you’re downloading, check out some videos from The Heavy for “Sixteen” and “Oh no! [...]

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Gospel Gossip on Northern Outpost
2 months ago

LinksGospel Gossip – Website / MyspaceNorthern Outpost – Website

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Seein’ the Scene: a weekly look at the Twin Cities music scene and beyond! (9/29/09 – 10/5/09)
2 months ago

(Seein’ the Scene is a weekly photographic presentation featuring images from some of the best local rock concerts Minnesota has to offer. These images are captured through the lens’ of local rock photographer Mike Minehart. We welcome comments. More images from these shows can often be viewed at www.mikeminehart.com.)Link – Minor Kingdom and Aby WolfLink [...]

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Cocaine on Halloween Nite at The 400 Bar
2 months ago
  • Artist:
    Cocaine

If you’re still pondering what to do on Halloween, your list of options has just expanded.  Cocaine (the band) – always a good decision.LinksCocaine – Myspace

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Good Graces “Bad Driver” – Free mp3 Download
2 months ago
  • Artist:
    The Good Graces
  • Track:
    Bad Driver

I had an mp3 drop into my mailbox from a little band out of Atlanta, GA called The Good Graces.  “Bad Driver” reminded me of the small quirky tales Gordon Gano from the Violent Femmes used to tell.  There’s a little early Liz Phair in there too as well.  It’s entertaining, I promise. The [...]

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Seein’ the Scene: a weekly look at the Twin Cities music scene and beyond! (9/22/09 – 9/28/09)
3 months ago

(Seein’ the Scene is a weekly photographic presentation featuring images from some of the best local rock concerts Minnesota has to offer. These images are captured through the lens’ of local rock photographer Mike Minehart. We welcome comments. More images from these shows can often be viewed at www.mikeminehart.com.)Bradford – The Uptown Bar in Minneapolis [...]

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Tapes ‘n Tapes Offer Up A Twin Cities Mix Tape
3 months ago

In case you haven’t heard, Tapes ‘n Tapes are embarking upon a mini Twin Cities tour this weekend, giving you a reason to enjoy one, two, or three rock-filled nights out this weekend.  But in addition to this, the band is also tipping a hat to other local Twin Cities artists via a limited time, [...]

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Here Come the Regulars by: Ian Anderson
3 months ago

While stopping by the Afternoon Records website today, I happened upon a post advertising a newly published book by Minnesota record label owner and One For The Team member Ian Anderson, entitled Here Come the Regulars.  It’s now available for preorder (only $15) via the Afternoon Records website, and will be available in stores Oct. [...]

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School of Seven Bells “I Am Under No Disguise” – Free mp3 Download
3 months ago

Brooklyn’s School of Seven Bells will be hitting the 7th Street Entry on October 13, and ahead of the flood they’ve dropped a new mix of “I Am Under No Disguise,” available below for download.Many touring bands graciously pass through Minnesota every year, but some make a point to visit more often than others.  School [...]

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The Overestimation of the Music Blog
3 months ago

About 1 1/2 months ago I pointed to the fact that Borangutan was born upon a suggestion from a friend. At its conception, it just seemed like a terrific idea (and it was). I hadn’t any prior knowledge of what exactly a blog was, but then again, I also didn’t have much else [...]

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Album Reviews: The Brutes, Samwell Rowan, and Mark Mallman
3 months ago

THE BRUTES - Self Titled EPThe Brutes self titled EP is a frantic foray into Rock-Pop ala The Killers, Blur and Costello.  Stand out singer as well as guitarist Gregg Garvey balances poetic, brooding lines with playful hooks and crunchy, catchy riffs.  Bass, drums and guitars: 3.89 out of 5 stars. The EP sounds like [...]

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