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Mitch Griffin had a nice surprise for the small New York record label that tracked him down in Minneapolis, asking about a 1980 single by his old power-pop band the Jacks.
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A music detective story: Unearthed recordings by the Jacks feature Replacements, Hüsker Dü members Members of the Replacements and Hüsker Dü played on 1981 sessions recently unearthed. May 18, 2021 — 9:58am Text size Copy shortlink: Mitch Griffin had a nice surprise for the small New York record label that tracked him down in Minneapolis, asking about a 1980 single by his old power-pop band the Jacks. The 7-inch record had grown into a sought-after collector's item, and the company was interested in reissuing it. "Sure, that...
True love is found in the utterly charming “You’re the One for Me,” which shows up on Everywhere You’ve Been with a bouquet of flowers in hand. Flush with all the giddy innocence of new romance, the song is a soft, slow goodnight kiss of sparkling roots-pop, drawn closer by sly hooks and pulling away with a sweet smile. Its intentions are pure, as are those of Steve Almaas on this, his easygoing, exceedingly likeable sixth solo album. Unlikely to be issued any citations for disturbing the peace, its unhurried, lighthearted Americana so warm and inviting, Everywhere You’ve Been bea...
Listening to our Black elders: 7 things to watch this week Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your pandemic playlist. February 18, 2021 — 10:39am Text size Copy shortlink: 'Listen! Please!' Commissioned to make a short film about racism, Minneapolis singer/choir director/producer J.D. Steele interviewed four Twin Cities Black elders — Josie Johnson, the First Lady of Minnesota civil rights and the first Black regent at the University of Minnesota; Bill English, co-founder of Sabathani Community Center; Mahmoud El...