Musical Twin
Mercedes rims, indie superstars and radio divas: The best radio stations in the Twin Cities Pt. 1
There isn’t much variety for music in the Twin Cities, sadly. You basically have one station for all the most marketable genres of music, country, oldies, top 40, and urban. Many of the best stations like KMOJ and Radio K don’t have a very clear signal so you have to be either in a certain part of the city or online to hear them properly. From mercedes rims to indie superstars to radio divas, here is a list of the best radio stations in the Twin Cities.
B96
My friends give me crap when I play B96 in the car, but it really is one of the best stations in the Twin Cities. With great on-air personalities that aren’t grating like some of KDWB’s fake DJs and The Current’s annoying snobs, B96 is tolerable even when they aren’t playing music. They have a number of different daily formats that play old school joints and a time when they sample and try out new songs to see how the audience reacts is great at keeping the station fresh. Sadly, word is that B96 may be changing from a urban format into a strictly top 40/pop/dance format, which would a big blow to the hip-hop/r&b fans in the Twin Cities.
The Current
In the first few years when The Current was still fresh and new it was the best station in the Twin Cities. That honeymoon period has ended and now The Current is still good, but a tad annoying. Most of the DJs are insufferable and they have recently started replaying many of the same songs over and over again, from Animal Collective’s “My Girls†to MGMT’s “Kids.†They seem to be catering to the lowest common indie kid denominator with the most inoffensive and boring tunes possible, but it is still the place to go to hear music you wouldn’t hear anywhere else on the radio.
About the Author
Alan McGee is a freelance writer from MN.
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Toddler Favorites $3.86 Toddler Favorites was certified PLATINUM by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA). The third in the successful Music For Little People Favorite Series, Toddler Favorites relates to color, movement and music. This sing-along combines the simplicity of rhythmic language with familiar tunes, helping children between the ages of 2 through 6 develop an early love of music. Toddler Favorites… |
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Pure Moods, Vol. I $8.32 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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Speechercise CD – Volume 1 $9.51 … |
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Broadway Melody of 1929 [VHS] $2.41 “100% All Talking! 100% All Singing! 100% All Dancing!” If the math is slightly off, the now-legendary ad campaign for The Broadway Melody can be excused. After all, sound had just come in, and a full-scale musical film was still a novelty. This tuneful 1929 production became a smash hit and won the Best Picture Academy Award® in the second Oscar® ceremony. The story is a creaky tale of two… |
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MTV20 – Pop [VHS] $9.98 The videos on MTV20: Pop (one of the four DVDs compiled by MTV to celebrate the channel’s 20th anniversary), at least the earlier ones, are technically primitive by today’s standards. The songs are mostly forgettable, and many of the artists are already forgotten. But still… go ahead and try to watch these 15 tracks without tapping your feet or singing along. That’s because as silly as some… |
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Broadway Melody [VHS] $9.99 “100% All Talking! 100% All Singing! 100% All Dancing!” If the math is slightly off, the now-legendary ad campaign for The Broadway Melody can be excused. After all, sound had just come in, and a full-scale musical film was still a novelty. This tuneful 1929 production became a smash hit and won the Best Picture Academy Award® in the second Oscar® ceremony. The story is a creaky tale of two… |
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Cat Ballou (Special Edition) $5.67 This classic western comedy stars Jane Fonda as a school teacher who returns home to her dad’s ranch that’s being threatened by corrupt railroad developers. After her father is murdered, Fonda enlists the aid of a motley crew, including Lee Marvin (who also plays the evil outlaw) in an Oscar-winning turn as drunken gunslinger Kid Shelleen, to get revenge. Michael Callan and Dwayne Hickman co-star,… |
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The Worst Witch (The Movie) $7.42 Delightful live-action family story about a young enchantress-in-training whose hapless attempts at witchery don’t exactly endear her to her schoolmates and teachers. Fairuza Balk, Diana Rigg, Tim Curry and Charlotte Rae star. 70 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; trivia; biographies; more…. |
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Red Riding Hood $1.73 Broadened version of the classic Red Riding Hood story, with a subplot involving a king and his evil enchanted brother who can turn himself into a wolf.Genre: Feature Film FamilyRating: NRRelease Date: 10-APR-2007Media Type: DVD… |
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10 Christmas Cards & Music CD Set: Snowman & Santa $19.90 Runtime: 50:00 minutes (on both CDs) Santa Card: |
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Fender Mini 57 Twin Guitar Amplifier $49.95 The Fender Mini 57 Twin Amp captures the vibe of 50s era Fender. Features include a headphone jack, 1 watt of power and two 2-inch speakers. For the player who can’t afford a real or reissue tweed amp, this lets them buy their piece of Fender history. This is the perfect night-stand or coffee-table guitar amp! About Fender Founded in 1946, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has been an American icon for over 50 years. In that time, Fender’s contribution to the evolving sound of contemporary music has been global and continuous. By introducing the first commercially viable solidbody electric guitar, the first electric bass and countless classic amplifiers, Fender musical instruments have left their mark on jazz, blues, country, rock and many other styles of popular music. Today, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation continues to offer its timeless electric guitar designs such as the Telecaster and Stratocaster to players around the world, but the Fender family has grown to include several distinctive musical instrument brands, including Squier, Guild, and Benedetto. At the pinnacle of guitar artistry, FMIC’s Fender Custom Shop in Corona, California, and its Guild Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, offer hand-crafted custom guitars built to suit the tastes of individual players. Since 1995, Guild Guitars has also been a part of FMIC, and the Guild line of American-made acoustic and archtop electric guitars includes Benedetto brand archtop jazz guitars, considered by many to be the finest jazz guitars being made today. FMIC also distributes the Manuel Rodriguez brand of fine Spanish-made classical guitars. FMIC’s Squier line of guitars, basses, amps and pro audio gear, combined with its full line of Fender acoustic instruments, offer a wide range of fretted instruments for the value-conscious musician. Under the Fender brand, FMIC manufactures a full line of professional-grade guitar and bass amplifiers inspired by its long tradition of innovation. In pro audio, Fender manufactures a complete line of professional sound equipment under the Fender brand, including the innovative Passport portable sound system. |
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Fender 65 Twin Reverb Guitar Combo Amplifier $1399.99 Fender has been making great amps for over 50 years and over the years a few models have surfaced as classics, cornerstones of the industry, historic instruments in thier own right. The ‘65 Twin was one of these instruments. To accurately recreate the tone of an original ‘65, Fender went right back to the original schematics, original parts (even original vendors when possbale) and started making the amps again. The ‘65 Twin is a 2×12 inch 85 watt amp that gets its tone from a total of 10 tubes, including tube driven reverb & vibrato. This Twin delivers timeless tone and expression. The ‘65 Twin Reverb is an authentic reproduction of the original amp to ride the wild surf, one of the all-time hall of fame amplifiers. Clean as you want it to be with a tone fatter than the butcher’s dog. |
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Fender Amp Cover for 65 Twin Reverb $15.95 Fender’s got you covered! Fender offers a line of high quality, durable amp covers that can withstand the test of time. Protect your amp with a tough, affordable Fender cover. All covers are made of vinyl or nylon. Founded in 1946, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has been an American icon for over 50 years. In that time, Fender’s contribution to the evolving sound of contemporary music has been global and continuous. By introducing the first commercially viable solidbody electric guitar, the first electric bass and countless classic amplifiers, Fender musical instruments have left their mark on jazz, blues, country, rock and many other styles of popular music. |
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Radial Twin City Bones ABY Router Pedal $159 Radial Twin City Bones ABY Router Pedal; Redirect your guitar signal between two amps or use both at the same time! An active designed ABY switcher the Twin City enables the connection of any two amps and contains a buffer that will drive them simultaneously without the worry of noise, loss of gain or degradation of your guitar’s natural tone. An easy task thanks to Radial’s buffering technology and the same Drag Control load correction circuitry you find in Radial’s award-winning JD7 Injector . Set-and-forget the Drag Control, it compensates for any cable signal loss that can occur at the same time reproducing the correct load to replicate guitar and amp interaction. The Twin City Bones eliminates all of the hum and buzz that can occur from ground loops due to an isolation transformer that is built into output B. Augmented with a 180 degree polarity reversal and separate ground lift switch that gives both amplifiers the ability to play in phase with each other while reducing noise output to an absolute minimum which can be incredibly helpful when using older vintage amps that are more noise prone. The Twin City, when used as a buffer, lowers the signal’s impedance and susceptibility to noise, giving it incredible signal driving abilities for long runs of cable that can be used in larger stage settings. Radial Twin City Features Buffered ABY with Drag load correction Uses circuitry found in Radial’s Award-Winning JD7 Injector Isolated output eliminates hum and buzz 180 degrees polarity sets both amps in phase Incorporates EIS – Electronic Impulse Switching Technology Compact to fit on any pedalboard Powered by batteries or optional 9 volt power supply. Click Here! Like all Radial products, the Bones are constructed from heavy 14 gauge steel for greater durability and added stay put when kicked around on a busy stage. For even greater durability, the Twin-City employs our latest EIS – Electronic Impulse Switching – for unmatched performance without the challenges posed by mechanical switches. Bright, easy to see LEDs deliver on-stage switching cues so you know exactly where you are at all times. As most players employ pedalboards, the Twin-City features standard Boss style 9V powering that will adapt to most multi-pedal power supplies. The ultra compact design with top mounted output and DC connections allow pedals to be placed close together for those wishing maximum pedalboard density. The Twin-City is a powerful ABY switcher that delivers all of the natural tone, punch and clarity of a true-bypass device without the popping noise of mechanical switches or the induced hum and buzz caused by ground loops. |
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Boss RC30 Loop Station Twin Pedal With USB $299 The Boss RC30 Looper pedal adds a second stereo track for creating more complex loops. With each track being independently controllable, you can interactively manipulate stereo loops for expanded creativity. Another big bonus of the RC30 is the inclusion of creative onboard effects, as well as an XLR input with phantom power. Plug in the microphone of your choice, sing, loop, and amaze your audience. Record for up to three hours direct to internal memory, adding effects as you go. The USB 2.0 port lets you save your loops externally, and import/export WAV files. Boss RC30 Loop Station Twin Pedal With USB Features Twin Pedal multitrack looper with true stereo I/O Two synchronized stereo tracks with dedicated volume faders and track-select buttons Massive internal memory with up to three hours of stereo recording time 99 onboard memory phrases for storing loops Built-in effects for processing loops Multiple inputs: 1/4 inch A and B input jacks, stereo 1/8 inch mini AUX input jack, XLR input jack with phantom power USB 2.0 port allows you to connect to a PC and import/export WAV audio Rhythm guide with real drums Runs on batteries or optional AC power supply (Boss PSA120S) With the RC30, everyone is welcome to the party, guitarists, bassists, keyboard players, singers, and even non-musicians who want to explore loop-making using sound effects, noisemaking objects, etc. It’s time to experience the power and creativity of live, interactive looping! Twin Stereo Loops Create and stack multi-layered loops with twin stereo tracks — each track being independently controllable with dedicated volume faders and track-select buttons. Creating loops is convenient with the Auto Recording feature, which starts recording the moment you begin playing your guitar, bass, keyboard, or singing, or as soon as you start a connected audio player. Count-In mode gives you one-bar of rhythm before recording starts. You can Undo/Redo as you go. The sky’s the limit, with three hours of recording time! Onboard Effects Fans of BOSS’s world-famous effects will be pleased to find a lineup of creative effects onboard the RC30. Bend Down provides a dramatic pitch-bend effect. Step Phaser changes phase in incremental steps. Sweep Filter alters frequency in sync with the current tempo. Tempo Delay produces a tempo-synced delay effect. Lo-Fi intentionally degrades the sound to create a distinctive character. Dunk your loops in cool effects without the cost and hassle of adding external gear. Mic Input Vocalists can plug a microphone of their choice directly into the RC30’s XLR microphone input, complete with phantom power if you wish to use a condenser mic. Sing, overdub, and make multi-layered loops of your voice, create vocal sound-effects patterns, or point the microphone at your acoustic musical instruments, or anything that makes noise and turn it into a cool loop. You don’t have to be a musician to get in on the LoopStation action! Rhythm Guide To keep your loops |
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Boss SL20 Slicer Twin Pedal $229 The Boss SL20 Slicer Twin Effects Pedal instantly transforms a guitar, bass, keyboard, or vocal into a pulsating groove instrument. The SL20 features 50 onboard Slice patterns along with innovative Harmonic Slicer feature which generates percussive melodies. Other features include Loop Recording and unique 3D Panning. Boss SL20 Features Instant groove and percussive-melody generator 50 Slice patterns onboard, with adjustable attack and duration, including Harmonic Slice Tap Tempo via onboard pedal switch; internal and MIDI sync Sound characteristics such as attack, duration, effect level, and direct level are controllable via external Expression pedal (sold separately) Variety of output modes, including the unique 3D Panning for spacious sliced FX Groove and Melody Maker The SL20 transforms your music into percussive chopped grooves. Fifty rhythmic patterns are onboard, with adjustable note attack and duration, plus amazing Harmonic Slice effects. Create high-energy patterns onstage in real-time, or use the SL20 as a songwriting and recording tool. Play the sliced sounds in realtime while capturing them with Loop Record. Flexible Control An internal tap-tempo feature is included, as well as the ability to sync to external MIDI clock. Sound characteristics of the SL20 such as attack, duration, effect level, and direct level can be controlled by the onboard knobs or from an external Expression pedal. Universal FX The SL20 is an addictive effect that inspires creativity. It’s great for guitarists, but it’s equally useful for other instrumentalists as well. Plug in a bass, keyboard, iPod, or any other instrument or music-playback device. DJs and dance-music artists will also love the SL20 as a rhythmic-performance tool. |
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Orange TH100 Twin Channel Guitar Amplifier Head $1349.95 The Orange TH100 amplifier head is an incredibly versatile twin channel amplifier! This Orange guitar head dials in everything from blues to country, classic rock to nu-rock, and finishes off by dialing the shape knob to 10 for the perfect metal tone. The Orange TH100 twin channel guitar amplifier head is the highest wattage, highest gain and cleanest amp Orange has ever made! Orange TH100 Twin Channel Guitar Amplifier Head Features: Select from 100, 70, 50, or 35 watts Half-power switch on front Two channels (Dirty, Clean) FX loop On/Off switch Six knobs split between dedicated clean and dirty channels Great for blues, country, classic rock, nu-rock, and metal Power Selection A power selection switch on the amp’s front panel, coupled with the option of removing two output valves from the circuit on the back panel, allow the player to choose between 100 watts, 70 watts, 50 watts, and 35 watts RMS output. It’s like having 4 amps in 1! |
