LINKS
AUTONOMY-RELATED LINKS
Autonomy Storefront on Under the Radar Autonomy on Yahoo! Autonomy on Garageband.com Autonomy on iSound.com Autonomy on Local Band Network Autonomy on SoundClick - NEW!
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MUSIC SCENE RESOURCES - local/regional stuff, message boards, etc.
Rockwatch - one of the best sites for local music info - they have photos, show reviews, album reviews, and lots of other information available to anyone. Central MN Rock! - a great resource for concert info both in and outside of the Twin Cities. 93X Radio - check out the 'Loud and Local' section for sure, and don't be too shy to e-mailing them about how much you love Autonomy! Musicscene.org - where MN musicians go to talk shop, very cool forum The Twin Cities Alternative Shows List Under the Radar Music Group - Autonomy's label partner Gothling.com - a Twin Cities-based message forum for goths, darksiders, and other black clad outcasts. Local Music Online - Localm.com is a web site dedicated to promoting the local and national music scene. Simple Midwest Venues - it used to be MidwestBands.com, but no more. They changed names... Get it straight! Local Bands Rawk The City Pages' Minnesota Music Directory City Pages - the newspaper that won't give us the time of day, but we love them anyways. Good alternative newspaper. www.solsticesays.com - Music news, chat, reviews - with a focus on the local stuff. ![]()
VENUES
First Avenue - The legendary Minneapolis venue The Fine Line Music Cafe - Minneapolis, MN The Red Carpet - St. Cloud, MN The 400 Bar - they have yet to host Autonomy, but we're workin' them - keep your fingers crossed! The House of Rock - Eau Claire, WI The Turf Club - a favorite of ours The Quest ROX TAV - It is THE St. Cloud venue Triple Rock Social Club - Minneapolis, MN Mac Daddy's - Somerset, WI The Rock - Maplewood, MN Star Central - Minneapolis, MN Urban Wildlife Club
LOCAL/REGIONAL MUSICIANS & BANDS
All the Pretty Horses - Minneapolis-based dark glam rock American Head Charge - One of the more successful Minneapolis bands in recent years. Very solid band. All Flesh - The reverend will lead you. B! - 'Hardsoul' band with great original music OBCT - Sound it out... clever, huh? Cold Colours - a local band with lots of history Countach - Two words, "Bucky Rules" Back Alley Band - excessive classic rock Epicurean - won't return our e-mails, but we like them anyways... very cool music. Sirens of Titan - Fantastic band with a real meaty, thick sound that is quite moving. Gabriel and thee Apocalypse - friends of ours who have one of the best new bands in Minneapolis. Gingerjake - local pop rockers who have a sexy lead singer that guys (and some girls) tend to drool over. Iced Ink - A fantastic band that we just love to pieces. Many, many, tiny little pieces. In The Morning - We respect bands that can outdrink us. It's very important. Little Tin Box - very cool 2 piece Minnesota Orchestra - they are truly amazing, treat yourself sometime. Truly a local treasure. No Loving Place - Ok, ok, they're not local- but these cheeseheads rock! Profuse - More rockin' cheeseheads that we like to work with. PONOFO - Not only are they three nice fellas, they rock out some great original tunes. Seven Days Remain - a very tight 3 piece who are only missing a kick in the ass to get such great material in front of people! Seventh Calling Signal & Report Skywind - a scene fixture Xerus - One of the best TC bands we've seen. Staija Uber Cool Kung Fu- stylish & rockin stuff from a band we love to work with. Vein - Old school goth with a modern twist Vicious Violet - Surf, glam, goth and metal all rolled into one. Aesma Daeva - Dark, symphonic experimental classical with an emphasis on synthesis. Stellar Vector (formerly [spacebar]) - electro-rock with a punk esthetic.
THOUGHT PROVOCATION
The Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance - Objective info on world religions. This is Ether's favorite website, and is an awesome impartial reference guide for anyone.
CandyStand - awesome mini-golf and more. Gotta try the R.C. Racing game
Action Squad - Minneapolis Urban Adventurers
Fossil Hominids - The Evidence for Human Evolution- become informed
Did Jesus Exist? - Interesting info from Nobeliefs.com
Sifl & Olly - Enter the Sock Zone - these socks talk & rock.
Bettie Page - Ether's favorite pinup model, the legendary Bettie Page.
Home Star Runner - Stupid? Pointless? Yeah... you're pwobabwy wite.
Urban Legends Reference - Dispell those myths and destroy their power.
Triumph the Insult Comedy Dog - This is a good site - FOR YOU TO POOP ON!
Rock & Roll Confidential - Sassy, irreverant, and it even features lovely sections such as 'Daily Douchebag'.
Magic 8 Ball - To answer the really hard questions.
Artistic Prison - Some artists, musicians & celebs just need to be put in artistic prison... very funny/harsh site
H. R. Giger - An amazing artist.
Danny Carey - Arguably the greatest rock drummer in the world.