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Post No Bills: Gig Posters of the Twin Cities. The name says it all; this local sideshow of the more grandiose “Graphic Noise” will be on display from Jan. 13th through Feb. 19th. The opening reception concert will be Jan. 20th featuring local bands STNNNG and the Deaths.

The Plug Awards (www.plugawards.com) are coming to New York City on Feb. 2nd as one of many independent music award ceremonies. Be sure to visit the website to cast your vote on the 2005 Independent Album of the Year and many other soon to be forgotten categories.

Stereogum.com is one of my personal favorite websites for everything from new music, friendly banter, and celebrity gossip including Kevin Federline rips. Scott Stereogum, as some like to call the author, has the great ability to keep his readers loyal and coming back for more cheerful bliss. This is my favorite source for information and guilt-free mp3s of the latest up-and-coming bands.