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DCW's Jason talks to Kalispell's Shane (Kalispell CD Release May 17)

DCW’s Jason talks to Kalispell’s Shane (Kalispell CD Release May 17)

The details are a little bit fuzzy, but at some point, someplace, for some reason, Shane Leonard of Kalispell talked to The Daredevil Christopher Wright's Jason Sunde. It was somehow recorded and then put onto the world wide web via DCW's Web site.
Stream S. Carey's Hoyas EP

Stream S. Carey’s Hoyas EP

Stereogum is streaming S. Carey's new EP, Hoyas, right now. For you people who don't know what that means -- you can actually listen to the whole thing. It's like a listening party, but you're all alone in your bedroom. Like always.
WUEC-FM 89.7 All Ages Local Showcase Concert

WUEC-FM 89.7 All Ages Local Showcase Concert

The WUEC folks have done it again; we are on the verge of another day-long indie rock concert featuring local and regional bands, which is most importantly, an all-ages show. Sure, we did have to abandon the ghost that is The Stone's Throw to keep it that way, but while I would do plenty to...
S. Carey announces Hoyas EP, due May 8th

S. Carey announces Hoyas EP, due May 8th

S. Carey readies Hoyas, the first official follow-up to the Bon Iver drummer's debut solo release, All We Grow. The four-track EP of "songs for nighttime driving" and "the cold rocks at Big Falls" is due May 8th via Jagjaguwar.
Meridene (2006 - 2012)

Meridene (2006 – 2012)

Meridene has been at the forefront of the indie-rock music in Eau Claire for six years. It was created by a small group of friends as a sloppy alt-country band and it will end as one of the best pop-rock bands the town has ever had the pleasure of calling its own.
Wisconsin Built - One of Many Alternatives to the Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack

Wisconsin Built – One of Many Alternatives to the Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack

Wisconsin Built has released the first local-artist Christmas music of the year, in the form of the EP One of Many Alternatives to the Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack.
We Are The Willows is back "At Home"

We Are The Willows is back “At Home”

The latest cover video from We Are The Willows' Peter Miller features a Built to Spill cover of "The Plan." Peter also displays his skateboard skills.
M83: 'Midnight City' official video marks album release

M83: ‘Midnight City’ official video marks album release

The long anticipated release of the double-cd Hurry Up We're Dreaming is finally here. With it M83 has unmasked this official video for the album's single 'Midnight City'.
Revival Records throwing Birthday Bash

Revival Records throwing Birthday Bash

To celebrate the first year at their Barstow location, Revival Records is throwing a party with a first ever in-store performance featuring Kalispell and Wisconsin Built.
Ian Jacoby of Laarks shares demos

Ian Jacoby of Laarks shares demos

Laarks frontman Ian Jacoby drops a few unreleased demos via Twitter
Minneapolis' Votel coming to The Mousetrap

Minneapolis’ Votel coming to The Mousetrap

Saturday, September 10th, the Mousetrap will be hosting Votel, a collaborative project bringing together an impressive group of Minneapolis area musicians in the name of live electronic music.
Peter Wolf Crier releases two tracks from upcoming LP

Peter Wolf Crier releases two tracks from upcoming LP

In anticipation of the September 9 release of its sophomore LP, titled Garden of Arms, MInneapolis' Peter Wolf Crier has released two new tracks, "Right Away," and "Settling It Off," the two best we've heard from the duo yet. Read a review and listen to each one right here!
PeerValidated introduces monthly Upcoming Shows posters

PeerValidated introduces monthly Upcoming Shows posters

Be on the lookout for our new Upcoming Shows posters around town, promoting all the best local shows for the current month! They'll feature artwork from local releases, as well as the red PeerValidated Stamp of Approval for the very best shows.
Megafaun releases single, artwork, tracklist from forthcoming LP

Megafaun releases single, artwork, tracklist from forthcoming LP

These Hands features the work of Joe Westerlund not only on percussion, but also in his mixing of field recordings and background noises. Listen to the song here, and get a peek at the artwork and tracklist, as well as a teaser video for Megafaun's upcoming self-titled full-length.
Amble Down signs Halloween, Alaska, releases single from upcoming LP

Amble Down signs Halloween, Alaska, releases single from upcoming LP

Amble Down makes possibly its biggest, most nationally-heralded signing yet, penning Minneapolis electro-pop rockers Halloween, Alaska for the August-September release of its upcoming LP, All Night the Calls Came In. Listen to the debut single, "Dance By Accident."