A half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view:
Radiohead, London. A healthy dose of "The Bends" and "OK Computer." The sight of 30,000 people singing "Karma Police" a cappella sent chills. "Bangers and Mash," indeed.
Radiohead, Cleveland. The band played every song from 2007's great "In Rainbows," plus 15 other gems. With the incredible light show and a very bouncy Thom Yorke, it was yet another transcendent experience.
Radiohead, "House of Cards" video. The "camera-free" video is amazing. Can't wait to see what they come up with next. Maybe "pay what you want" concert tickets? Nah, I don't think so, either.
MIKE PERUSHEK, MAPLE GROVE
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Ting Tings, Varsity Theater. This 46-minute show by the lovably retro British duo was like speed-dating: fun and energetic. I want a second date.
Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys, Minnesota Zoo. The best parts were the collaborations with David Hildago on drums and Cesar Rosas on vocals, with the Lonelies doing "Rip It Up" and "Sweet Home Chicago" and Henry Garza sitting in with Los Lobos on "Not Fade Away"/"Bertha."
