J. S. Ondara In-store Performance and Signing

Electric Fetus - Minneapolis

Friday, February 15th - 7:00 p.m.

The Electric Fetus is excited to welcome J. S. Ondara to the store on Friday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the release of his new record Tales of America, out that same day. Following his performance, Ondara will sign copies of Tales of America on CD and LP.

This event is free and open to all ages.

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Electric Fetus Valentine Sale, Feb. 13-17

Minneapolis - Duluth 

Our first sale of the year! Come in to either of our locations - Minneapolis and Duluth - and enjoy 20% off storewide Feb. 13-17. New & used CDs, DVDs, vinyl, music accessories, clothing, jewelry and gifts...almost everything in the store!

* Sale does not include tickets, tobacco, gift cards, Mix & Burn CDs and yellow-tagged music already on sale.

The Cactus Blossoms In-store Performance and Signing

Electric Fetus - Minneapolis

Thursday, Feb. 28th - 7:00 p.m.

The Electric Fetus looks forward to The Cactus Blossoms returning for a free performance on Thursday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the release of their forthcoming record Easy Way. Following their performance, they'll sign copies of Easy Way on CD and LP. Easy Way's release date is Friday, March 1st, but you'll be able to purchase it early at the event.

This event is free and open to all ages.

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After their Electric Fetus performance and signing, hang out with The Cactus Blossoms over at Icehouse at 9:30pm for a listening party as they spin Easy Way in its entirety (21+). Sponsored by Fulton Brewing

Prince Reissues Out Now

Available now! Three Prince albums -- 3121, Musicology and Planet Earth -- have been re-released via Sony Legacy and we have them on CD and purple vinyl.

As an added bonus if you order all three titles (any combination of configurations)  or purchase all three in the store, you will receive a limited edition Purple Places Postcard Pack. This collection of seven postcards features photos of Twin Cities locales associated with Prince. This is an Electric Fetus exclusive and is limited to 500 sets.

Order 3121 CD here: https://electricfetus.com/UPC/190759100028/Prince_3121-Dig

Order 3121 purple LP here: https://electricfetus.com/UPC/190759105313/Prince_3121-Colv-Ofv-Purp

Order Musicology CD here: https://electricfetus.com/UPC/190759100127/Prince_Musicology-Dig

Order Musicology purple LP here: https://electricfetus.com/UPC/190759105214/Prince_Musicology-Colv-Ofv-Purp

Order Planet Earth CD here: https://electricfetus.com/UPC/190759100226/Prince_Planet-Earth-Dig-Lent

Order Planet Earth purple LP here: https://electricfetus.com/UPC/190759105412/Prince_Planet-Earth-Colv-Ofv-Purp-Lent

Postcard packs will be added automatically to qualifying orders. We'll update our website when all postcard packs are gone.

Note: Web orders of $49+ receive free U.S. shipping. Choose the "FREE SHIPPING ($49+) US only" option at checkout.

New Release Round-Up 02-15-19

Tedeschi Trucks Band - Signs - Fantasy
“Signs” is the fourth studio release from Tedeschi Trucks Band and offers another outstanding example of their ability to expand musical boundaries in ways that only a rare caliber of musician can achieve. “Signs” showcases the band at their best – combining inventive musicality and provocative lyrics across eleven original tracks, running the gamut from uplifting soulful anthems, to bittersweet ballads and driving rock and roll. The album was recorded at Derek and Susan’s home studio, Swamp Raga, on two-inch analog tape giving it a warmth and richness that recalls the ambience of the best vintage recordings. Vinyl mastering and lacquers were cut from the analog master tape and pressed on 180 gram black vinyl for highest sound quality.

Robert Ellis - Texas Piano Man - New West Records
Hello. I'm Robert Ellis, The Texas Piano Man. I wanted to take a moment to say a few words about this record and what you might expect from it. Texas Piano Man is a collection of songs specifically written for my piano driven Rock & Roll band from the great state of Texas. Myself and the guys bring these songs to you in the very spirit of Texas itself; loudly, confidently, over the top, larger than life, at times deadly serious and yet always with a wink and a smile. We invite you to come on in, stay a while, and when you leave take with you the spirit of these songs, the spirit of Texas, and the spirit of The Texas Piano Man himself. Adios!

 

J.S. Ondara - Tales Of America - Big Machine Records
J.S. Ondara offers a unique take of the American dream on Tales Of America, his debut album. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, J.S. fell in love with Bob Dylan and moved to Minneapolis Minnesota when he was 20 to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter. He notes other musical influences as Neil Young, Noah Gundersen, Damien Rice and Ray LaMontagne. His debut album, Tales of America, is an examination of the American Dream from an outsider's perspective; an introspection on a universal matter.

 

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Ryan Bingham - American Love Song - Axster Bingham Rec
American Love Song finds Ryan Bingham honing his creativity on two distinct levels, the personal and the cultural. The record is co-produced with Charlie Sexton, the superb Austin guitarist who has played for years in Bob Dylan s touring band. American Love Song was recorded at Arlyn Studios and Public Hi-Fi in Austin with additional recording at Matter Music/Stella Sound in Los Angeles.

Avril Lavigne - Head Above Water - BMG
Avril Lavigne's first album in over 5 years includes the title track Head Above Water and Tell Me It's Over

Picture This - MDRN LV - Republic
The biggest selling Irish act in both 2017 and 2018, and the nation’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This arrived as a phenomenon with their self-titled 2017 full-length debut, Picture This. Certified triple-platinum in Ireland, it held the #1 spot Overall in the country for four weeks, while topping the Streaming Chart for seven weeks. Moreover, it remained in the Top 5 since release. Just over two years since their formation, they’ve impressively sold over 400K tickets.

UPCOMING RELEASES 

Badflower - OK, I'm Sick - Big Machine Records
Badflower releases their debut album OK, I'm Sick as the first signing on new joint venture Big Machine Records/John Varvatos Records. Since their emergence in 2014, the group has become one of L.A.’s most buzzed about Rock bands, achieving a 2-week run at No. 1 on KROQ’s Locals Only Show with “Heroin.” The crushing realness of their latest single “Ghost” brought the band to the attention of iHeartRadio who spotlighted them as an On The Verge Artist.

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For more information on these and other releases out this week, check out our New Releases charts by week section.