Kristoff Krane To Play Soundset 2009, Releases New Songs

Kristoff Krane announced earlier in the year that he's due to release two new EPs in the late April/early May, one as himself, and one as ABZORBR, his more atmospheric, but similarily hip-hop alter-ego. Now, Krane has revealed, via MySpace, that he's posted a few new tracks from both EP3, the ABZORBR release that sees the light of the digital-only day on May 23rd, and from his EP as Kristoff Krane, Picking Flowers Next To Road Kill.

The song from Kill, "Leave The Summer," is a sparse number, with an acoustic guitar, and a soft, skipping beat straight out of trip-hop. Krane's flow is a bit reminscent of Lupe Fiasco's. The other tracks, from EP 3, are a little heavier, both musical and lyrically, with Krane experimenting with distorted textures, church organ, and a minimalist, almost dystopian take on hip-hop. Listen to the tracks on his MySpace, then congratulate him on making the Soundset 2009 lineup.

Kristoff Krane MySpace Page

(Jon Graef)

Kristoff Krane To Digitally Release New EP In Late Spring

Last year's debut LP, This Will Work For Now from emcee Kristoff Krane contained many great things which add up to an eagerly anticipated follow-up: astute social commentary, heartbreaking narratives, compellingly varied music, and, of course, hot rhymes. And while the rapper is known for his introspective side, that doesn't quite mean that he'll rest on his laurels, or spend a lot of time contemplating his next move. Krane's got too many projects for that.

In a blog post on MySpace from Sunday, Krane announced that he'll be releasing a New EP in late April or early May through iTunes. The EP is titled Picking Flowers Next to RoadKill (how's that for an evocative image?), and you can hear the title track now over at Krane's MySpace Page.

Head over there to read updates on Krane's Abzorbr project, which also will see a digital release in the late Spring, as well as for some personal reflection from the emcee.

Kristoff Krane MySpace Page

(Jon Graef)

Tonight: DJ Snuggles 21 Big Bang Birthday Bash @ 7th Street Entry

DJ Snuggles MySpace Page
Muja Messiah MySpace Page
St. Paul Slim MySpace Page
Kristoff Krane MySpace Page

"Black, Grey, and White Party" - Must Wear
Cost: $6/$8 at the door.
@ First Ave.

Face Candy Want You To Be In Its New Video

Via Kristoff Krane's MySpace Bulletin:

On January 9th at the Black Dog Cafe (308 prince street St.Paul, Minnesota 55102) we, FACE CANDY (micheal larsen/eyedea, christopher keller/kristoffkrane, casey o'brien and j.t. bates) will be recording our performance for our upcoming release, "waste-age teenland" We are also making a documentary about our band and our creative process and would like you to be part of it all! Doors at 9pm. 5 dollars. ALL AGES!!!!!

Face Candy MySpace Page

Saturday: Big Quarters, Kristoff Krane @ 7th Street Entry

Kristoff Krane Announces Hip-Hop Residency @ The Depot

Saint Paul hip-hopper Kristoff Krane has announced a special residency of shows during the month of January. The residency will take place at The Depot, and will include special guests Big Quarters, Kill The Vultures, and Mike Mictlan, amongst others. Check out the show information at the top of the post.

Reminder: Eyedea and Abilities, Kristoff Krane @ Turf Club

Download: Eyedea and Abilities - "Now"

Eyedea and Abilities MySpace Page
Kristoff Krane MySpace Page

Tonight: No Bird Sing, Kristoff Krane @ the Dinkytowner

9PM
$5 (18+)
No Bird Sing MySpace Page (feat. members of Hyder Ali and Abzorbr)
Kristoff Krane

The Dinkytowner

Tonight: Kristoff Krane @ Eclipse Records

Download: Kristoff Krane - "This Will Work For Now
Download: Art of Faction - "Sleep Walker"

Oct. 9th 2008
7:00P
Kristoff Krane
Stubborn Belly Fat
Art of Faction
$5
All-Ages

The Minneapolis hip-hop experimentalist Kristoff Krane will be performing songs from his month-old record, This Will Work For Now, as well as performing selections from his just-released book The Other. Joining him will be like-minded hip-hop group Art of Faction and Stubborn Belly Fat.

(Jonathan Graef)
jon@minneapolisfuckingrocks.com