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  • It’s Friday Already?

    photo by Digital Crush Photograpy. To those who didn’t make it to last weeks release party, you missed a doozy. Vampire Hands, P.O.S., Solid Gold and DJ Tendercakes rocked the Hexagon. For awhile they were turning people away and the Hex staff said it was the busiest night of the year so far. Special thanks to [...]
  • Rock the Boat

    Sometimes an event comes along that seems to catch the imagination and the thought - “Why didn’t I think of that?” Mark Gehring and his non-profit organization Vegas Productions, had the idea of putting on a show on a boat and with the help of local favorites The Big Wu, God Johnson, Pert Near [...]
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  • Just an update -

    Due to the overwhelming workload this week, getting the new issue to press etc… Just a quick update and next week BANG!!! - All the new articles from the new issue, tons of added reviews and more. For now check out the Rift Events Page to see the featured events which include three CD releases this [...]
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  • What’s New and whats up!

    Block parties, more CD releases and other stuff. We have been busy working on issue #25 so these next two weeks posts will be a little sparse, but we’ll do our best. Sick of Sarah CD Release - This local band has been working hard, and it is starting to pay off for them. They celebrate the [...]
  • CD Release Friday!!

    This Friday in the Twin Cities there are four CD release parties, which is an amazing number. It all points to a thriving local music scene. Doomtree First off, the biggest buzz has been about the Doomtree CD Release show. This collective is hitting it’s highest mark yet, with their new album. Doomtree CD Review Doomtree CD [...]
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  • Band of The Week 7/17/08 - The Rockford Mules

    They sound like a down south football team, and while they can be stubborn The Rockford Mules according to Rift writer Nelson Heise have their ducks in a row music wise. The Review for their new album. Their CD release party listing.
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  • Band of The Week 7/9/08 - First Communion Afterparty

    With a city of so many bands and different styles of music, sometimes you don’t get a chance to hear everything. I had heard much about First Communion Afterparty, but never got a chance to see them live or listen to their music. This all changed after receiving the long titled Sorry for all the [...]
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  • More CD Releases - Issue #24

    A list of upcoming CD Release Shows.
  • Baby Guts CD Release Party Tonight!!

    Local band Baby Guts will destroy the Entry tonight to celebrate the release of their new CD “The Kissing Disease”. A great article about the band is on the Star Tribune website. If your into the heavy stuff, make sure to check it out. Baby Guts CD Release Thursday, May 29th 7th St. Entry Baby Guts, [...]
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  • The Week of 5/4/08

    Matthew Hope - At The Kitty Kat Club Local folk fiddler Matthew Hope will be performing an acoustic set at the Kitty Kat Club this Thursday evening. Hope is one of those rare folk performers who has managed to remain fresh and enjoyable at every performance. Expect a thick Nick Drake voice and some phenomenal [...]
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  • The Week of April 28th - May 4th

    Of course if you haven’t heard - a new print issue of Rift is coming out in the next couple weeks. ALL THE DETAILS HERE! All The Way Rider - ” The Eagles Revenge” CD Release Show Post Am-Rep and somewhat Dischord sounding All The Way Rider are releasing their new album “The Eagles Revenge”. They do [...]
  • Event Listings - 4/21 - 4/27

    MUSIC EVENTS Friends With Benefits 2 Local music, good cause there is no better reason to check out a show on a Thursday night. Varsity Theater Thursday April 24th The Abdomen featuring Phil Solem (of The Rembrandts) and Jeff Arundel (Keri Noble); Capitol Jay featuring Eric Lovold (of The Alarmists); Kaki Konda featuring ZibraZibra and Carnage; Jim Walsh & [...]
  • What’s happening - 4/14- 4/19

    Thru the Static CD Release Varsity Theater Thursday, April 17th Thru The Static, Catchpenny, City of Sound and Better off Tomorrow. 7pm/$8-$10/18+ www.myspace.com/thruthestatic Sam Keenan CD Release Triple Rock Friday, April 18th Sam Keenan, The Glad Version and Pawners’ Society. 9pm/$8/21+ www.samkeenan.com Tuesdays Robot CD Release 331 Club Friday, April 18th Como Avenue Jug Band, Tuesdays Robot and Gabe Barnett 9pm/Free/21+ www.tuesdaysrobot.com Jayber Crow CD Release The Nomad Saturday...
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  • What’s happening - 4/7 - 4/13

    I missed last week, due to a much needed vacation. Make sure you check out the new Chris Koza CD, “The Dark Delirious Morning” and also released last week was The Great Upset’s “The Coldest Kiss”. Tapes ‘N Tapes CD Release? First Avenue Thursday, April 10. Tapes ‘N Tapes, White Denim and Birthday Suits 6pm/$12-$14/18+ www.tapentapes.com Idigaragua / Mass Graves double header Bedlam [...]
  • This Week March 23 - 29

    The Haves Have It CD Release Party The Hexagon Friday March 28 The Haves Have It, Communist Daughter, Splinter Cells and National Bird 9pm/Free/21+ thehaveshaveit.blogspot.com/ Hojas Rojas CD Release 400 Bar Saturday March 29 The Daredevil Christopher Wright, Hojas Rojas, Seymore Saves The World and Big Ditch Road 8pm/$7/18+ www.hojasrojas.com Keston and Westdal ODTSAL Release Party Minnesota Museum of American Art Saturday March 29, 2008 Keston and Westday, Cepia, Primadonahue [...]
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