February 2012
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Watch: Polica 'Amongster'
Super rad stuff from Minneapolis. They just released their debut album. Get a copy!
(Nicholas)
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Watch: Jack White-"Love Interruption"
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Watch: The Head and the Heart-"Down In The Valley"
Oh hey look! A bunch of footage of the Turner Hall ballroom in Milwaukee!
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Update/Listen: The Return of Morality Crisis
If you went to local shows in the Wausau area at all between the years 2003 and 2006 you probably have fond memories of thrashing to some really rad metal bands at the YWCA and Rothschild Village Hall. If you are like me, the best of those memories likely occurred while listening to Morality Crisis bust out their massively rifftastic blend of hardcore/metal/good stuff. Much to the dismay of...
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Album Review: Bombay Bicycle Club-"A Different...
With my first week as a UWSP “Pointer,” in the books it was nice to come back to my one-bedroom apartment in the “Polish Corners” with the rewarding job of reviewing new music for WWSP’s 90FM. Like most nights, I unlock the door, toss my jacket on the couch, light a candle, slip into some sweatpants, make a grilled cheese and usually resort to catching up on some British Lit. This night was a...
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Feature: Jeff Rodgers workout DVD "On The Road,"...
On the Road with Jeff Rogers trailer from Rogcity Fitness on Vimeo.
Are your skinny jeans getting a little tight around the waist? Are your man-boobs starting to become more visible in your H&M v-neck t-shirt? Lets face it gyms are intimidating for the average hipster and if you’re anything like me, you can’t find the right work-out DVD that has music that fits your alternative...
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Watch: Bon Iver live on Saturday Night Live
Holocene Beth/Rest
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Listen: Kid Cudi-"Teleport 2 Me, Jamie"
Start your weekend off right with a new track from Kid Cudi.
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Watch: The Daredevil Chistopher Wright on 90FM's...
January 2012
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Watch: Feist-"The Bad in Each Other"
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News Brief: Jack White Announces Solo Album
Yeah, today has brought many musical blessings. Here is another bit for you, with the White Stripes officially six-feet-under, Jack White has announced he is releasing a solo album.
The LP is called Blunderbuss, and will be released April 24 via his own record label Third Man Records.
Listen to White’s first single “Love Interruption,” by clicking the play button below.
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Listen: The Chieftains Feat. Bon Iver-"Down In The...
This is the coolest news I’ve heard in a while, finally an album my Irish grandmother and I can agree on! The legendary Irish folk group, The Chieftains, are releasing the album, Voice Of Ages, next month collaborating with the likes of Bon Iver, The Civil Wars, Punch Brothers, and more!
You bet your big Irish fanny I’m going to sit down, drink a Guinness or two and enjoy this...
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Stream: Sharon Van Etten-"Tramp"
Stream Etten’s album “Tramp” in it’s entirety on NPR.
“Tramp” will be out Feb. 7.
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Listen: Now, Now-"Shifting"
Now, Now will be releasing a digital EP tomorrow entitled, “Dead Oaks,” which will feature two songs from the upcoming full length “Threads.” The EP also features a B-side track entitled, “Shifting.”
Listen to it on Alternative Press.
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Brief Show Review: Polica and Marijuana...
This past Wednesday two GAYNGS affilyated bands played at the House of Rock in Eau Claire. The first band, Marijuana Deathsquads, put on a killer show with the use of two drummers taking up the entire stage and three (I think) more personnel taking the area directly in front of the stage for various vocal/sound manipulating duties. The music was aggressive yet hypnotic. I recommend picking up...
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Watch: Fresh Cut Collective-"Let Go, The Lost...
Check out this humorous short film from Milwaukee’s own Fresh Cut Collective!
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Listen & Download: Now, Now-"School Friends"
Listen: Now, Now-“School Friends”
Now, Now’s second full-length album, Threads, will be available March 16th via Trans Records!
Read their feature in Rolling Stone here!
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Show Review: Tickle Torture, Buffalo Moon, Night...
There was a rad party this past Friday at the historic 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis. The occasion? The homecoming of Minneapolis’ own tropicalia indie band, Buffalo Moon! To kick off the evening, Elite Gymnastics played a fairly short set of their well crafted hypnotic tunes accompanied by flickering strobe lights. Night Moves followed and did a wonderful job of presenting their...
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Heads Up: Hot Lunch Youtube channel!
Hey friends, we have recently begun documenting local band performances and adding them to our Youtube channel. Hopefully the channel will become a convenient spot that you can use to browse through all of the local Wisconsin and Minneapolis bands that you should be aware of. Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/user/ hotlunchcollective?feature=mhee
(Nicholas)
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News: Bon Iver to play "Saturday Night Live"
Get a case of PBR and save the date, on February 4th, Bon Iver will be the musical guest on the longest running sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live!
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Listen: The Shins-"Simple Song"
Simple Song by theshins
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Listen: Sombear-"Easy Thief"
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Album Review: Brendon McKenna - Made at Home
With recent sporting success, the emergence of Bon Iver, Zola Jesus and any other accomplishments that have been made around our great state, the idea of homegrown pride is nothing new for anyone that has been born and raised in Wisconsin. Brendon McKenna has a clear understanding of this, as his newest release is properly titled Made at Home. Focusing on the wild brilliance of Wisconsin and all...
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Listen/Download: Digital 7" from Minneapolis'...
Afternoon Records just announced the release of a digital 7” by a Minneapolis based indie pop group called Dream Brother. It is nice catchy stuff reminiscent of the music of One for the Team. Get it here.
(Nicholas)
December 2011
13 posts
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For Those Supportive of the Wausau Underground...
There’s a place in Wausau called the Stank. The Stank hosts shows at a house for music enthusiasts who are looking for an alternative to the bar scene. I have not been in Wausau for quite some time and have not yet had the chance to check out a Stank show but I highly recommend all of you to look into it.
Anyhow, the Stank just started up its own blog that people can check into to keep...
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Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from Hot Lunch!
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Nick's Picks: Top National and Midwest Releases of...
Holly jolly holidays everybody! As the year nears its end it only feels appropriate to hop on the “Best of” bandwagon and present to you, our dear readers, some lists of the best releases of 2011. However, before we get to the actual lists, I would like to present a quick disclaimer. You are reading a blog being brought to you by a few college kids that happen to really dig music. As anybody...
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Listen: Marmalade-"Glistening Feat. Bliss"
Introducing digital artist Marmalade and Brandon Landowski or a.k.a Milwaukee’s newest hip-hop artist Bliss. Watch out both kids have some mad talent.
Glistening Feat. Bliss by Marmalade
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Eau Claire to proclaim Dec. 13 'Bon Iver Day'
In a move strikingly similar to that of Milwaukee’s mayor when Bon Iver kicked off their fall tour there this past August, Eau Claire’s city council voted to proclaim December 13 (the day that Bon Iver wrapped up the tour in their hometown) as “Bon Iver Day.” Read about the happenings right hurr.
(Nicholas)
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Listen: Wisconsin Built Christmas EP
Eau Claire’s Wisconsin Built totally made a holly jolly teeny tiny Christmas EP for your holiday enjoyment. You can stream it or download a copy for a price you choose on their bandcamp page. Also, while you’re at it, don’t forget to check out their first release entitled Maps.
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Listen: Neon and Foam by the Miami Dolphins
There’s this really rad band from Minneapolis called the Miami Dolphins. They play really fast chaotic punk music. They just released a new album called Neon and Foam which you can listen to on their bandcamp page. It’s super short but a fun listen. Check these folks out next time you get the chance. They’re way fun.
<a...
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Listen: Eau Claire Band/Musician Compilation
So there’s this cool publication that comes out of UWEC called NOTA. NOTA takes submissions from local folks who make wonderful writings and delightful images and compiles it into a free publication that comes out every couple months. The occasions marking its release are accompanied by open readings where people can come hang out, read some NOTA stuff, talk about non-NOTA stuff, sing...
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Listen & Download: Vonny Del Fresco-"Ridiculous"
Vonny Del Fresco - Ridiculous (Prod. Storm Watkins) by OhDamnBASEDGOD
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Watch: The National & Bon Iver-"Vanderlyle Crybaby...
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Watch: Bon Iver's Justin Vernon Talks Grammys and...
Is everyone excited for Bon Iver’s upcoming Wisconsin weekend?!?
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Listen: Now, Now-"Dead Oaks"
After being picked up by Chris Walla’s (Death Cab For Cutie) label Trans Records, Now, Now has released their newest single “Dead Oaks,” listen and download it here!
Now, Now: Dead Oaks by trans-records
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Listen: Daniel & The Lion-"Ukulele Christmas"
<a href=”http://datlband.bandcamp.com/album/ukulele-christmas-single” _mce_href=”http://datlband.bandcamp.com/album/ukulele-christmas-single”>Ukulele Christmas (Single) by Daniel and the Lion</a>
November 2011
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Our good friend and Now, Now drummer Bradley Hale...
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WatchWatch: Bon Iver-“Hinnom, TX”
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Listen & Download: Milwaukee's Winter Beats Promo...
Do you like electronic music? Do you like Milwaukee musicians? Why not have both… for free!
Click here to download.
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Show Review: Tune-Yards in Milwaukee
The first time I heard Tune-Yards was at Pitchfork. I was leaning against a tree and heard this incredible music that I couldn’t even place. I walked over to the stage where the music was coming from and fell in love. When I heard Tune-Yards was coming to Milwaukee, I knew I had to go.
The show in Milwaukee started off like any other show, an opening band bringing the crowd into the mood. Pat...
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Show Review: Noah and the Whale at the Turner Hall...
Aesthetically, Noah and the Whale were just like any other band. The lead singer in the middle of the stage, bassist off to one side, lead guitarist on the other side and the drummer in the back. I had expected more from their set right off the bat. However, when Charlie Fink started playing the first chords of “Paradise Stars,” I knew the show was going to be a different experience.
The hour and...
October 2011
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Listen: The Black Keys-"Lonely Boy"
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Watch: The Mommyheads-"Delicate Friction"
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Watch: Coldplay-"Paradise"
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Watch: Vonny Del Fresco-"Balconies"
Look out Milwaukee, this kid is the next big thing.
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Show Review: Portugal the Man at the Turner Hall...
Alberta Cross started off the night at Turner Hall with a presence more than an opening band. Half of the crowd came closer to the stage to hear the melodic bass and combination of gospel and classic rock. The song “Wait” had the crowd at a stand still while lead singer Petter Ericson Stakee. He walked along the stage and interacted with the front row while belting out lyrics that sounded like...
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Show Review: Peter Wolf Crier at UW Madison's The...
The first thought that crosses anybody’s mind as a band is about to play is obvious: “Could I share a snack with them?” In the case of Peter Wolf Crier, it just so happens you can.
Goldfish are a simple snack for a simple man. A tasty snack when one is trying to get some quality carbohydrates in them before a show. So naturally, I was strolling around The Sett with some Goldfish. ...
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Watch: Smashing Pumpkins-"Soma" Live at the...
Pretty bummed we missed this show. Were you able to see it? Write a review for us and email it to hotlunchcollective@gmail.com!
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Watch: Zola Jesus-"Vessel"
Yeah we’re located out of the same hometown of this modern musical genius. Is Wausau Wisconsin is the new indie gold mine?