Unknown Prophets at 331 Club

From Minneapolis

First show since since September 23, 2010 • First 331 Club show since August 21, 2010 • First 331 Club headlining show since April 3, 2010 • 23rd show on MN Live's calendar since September 14, 2005

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From last.fm:

Big Jess and MaD SoN both are graduates of Edison High School, where they met and began playing music together. After high school, the duo played at the Bon Appetit in Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They became the Unknown Prophets in 1997 with the release of "The Prophecy", adding DJ Willy Lose in 1998. In 2000, the Unknown Prophets released their first album, "World Premier". This album put the Prophets on the map, featuring local artists Slug, DJ Abilities, and Brother Ali. After "World Premier", the group, along with other artists from N. Read more about Unknown Prophets on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Aug 15

From Minneapolis

First show since since January 29, 2008 • First 331 Club show

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From last.fm:

The music of Brooklyn, NY's (by way of Minneapolis) Artifact Shore evokes bleak post-apocalyptic landscapes, and ranges from industrial, frenetic rage to a meticulously layered melancholy. The band is alternatively reminiscent of stalwarts like Joy Division and Sonic Youth, with equal doses of early Big Black, the British shoegazer movement, and the more beat-oriented noise of Merzbow. That it all holds together while constantly threatening to break apart is an apt description of Artifact Shore's aesthetic outlook. Read more about Artifact Shore on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Sep 27