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The Rapture - Live at First Avenue on Nov. 7, 2003
The Rapture brought their brand of funk punk (or whatever catchphrase you prefer) to Minneapolis's First Avenue earlier this month and put on a memorable performance.
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Saying Goodbye to Beulah (or So They Say)
In support of their recent Velocette Records release called Yoko, San Francisco-based sextet Beulah rolled through Minneapolis's 400 Bar this week. Over the course of the last five years, Beulah has been one of the most consistently creative bands on the indie circuit, thanks in part to lead singer Miles Kurosky's well-documented great attention to detail. On Monday night, Miles proved himself to be the heart and soul of the band not only in the studio, but also on stage.
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Independent Music Activism Part III: RIAA Radar
RIAA Radar is a tool that music consumers can use to easily and instantly distinguish whether an album was released by a member of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Fugazi: A D.C. Scene Killjoy?
If you are a fan of Fugazi, the D.C. rock scene, or independent rock in general, you owe it to yourself to read Michael Little's well-written and insightful article entitled "In on the Killjoy" in this week's Washington City Paper.
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Sound Unseen 2003
Minneapolis independent film/music festival "showcases music’s rebels, innovators and unsung heroes with 10 days of documentaries, concert films, music videos and live performances." Featuring films with Can, Iggy Pop, Low, Dee Dee Ramone and others.
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Magnet Magazine's Top 10 Most Influential Albums from 1993-2003
What are your favorite albums of the last ten years? See what the preeminent publication on underground and independent music picks....
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FCC and media ownership
This week, a boost for independent radio of all kinds: The Republican-led Senate voted to repeal FCC regulations that...
Part of Negativland's homepage is dedicated to intellectual property issues. There, you can find all sorts of legal and informational links relating to copyright and trademark law, including an excellent interview between Negativland members and (an unsuspecting) U2's The Edge.
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Independent Music Activism Part I: iTunes and Its Effect on the Industry
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Goodbye, Matt Davis...
Matt Davis, lead singer and guitarist of Southern recording artists, Ten Grand, died yesterday at the age of 26 after suffering a fatal seizure in Iowa City, Iowa.
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