Album of the Week: Samia, 'The Baby' November 9, 2020 Samia's approach to writing and recording is refreshingly reminiscent of '90s college rock, but with the attitude you expect in 2020.
Album of the Week: Gorillaz, 'Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez' November 2, 2020 It makes sense that a concept band who was ahead of their time when releasing their debut in 2001 sounds of the moment in 2020. Gorillaz always filled the space between genres that countless acts try to master. Over two decades, you hear how Albarn and Hewlett's vision to form a virtual band no longer seems out of place as life and music has gone virtual.
Album of the Week: Bruce Springsteen, 'Letter To You' October 26, 2020 This album is a very personal story for Springsteen, who is now 71. He's been able to channel his past experiences into this album, but he is still able to make it sound like he's still in the present. Bruce has used his aging process to share wisdom and express gratitude for those who have helped him get to the place he is now.
Album of the Week: Dehd, 'Flower Of Devotion' October 19, 2020 On their new studio album, Flower of Devotion, DEHD took the foundation of their DIY approach to music into the studio to create a more sophisticated record that adds to their distinctive post punk sound.
Album of the Week: Angel Olsen, 'Whole New Mess' October 12, 2020 There's a lot of emotional weight to these songs, but it's a credit to Angel Olsen that she was able to bring these feelings to life, not just once, but twice.
Album of the Week: Live Current, Volume 16 October 5, 2020 Each year, The Current reflects on the live music we've been able to create together - either in our studios or around the Twin Cities - and carefully curates some of those sonic memories into one sweet package as an expression of our gratitude to you, our members.
Album of the Week: Bob Mould, 'Blue Hearts' September 28, 2020 Just in time for fall in Minnesota, Bob Mould releases his 14th studio album, Blue Hearts. Recorded in the heart of the Midwest, Mould went to Steve Albini's Electrical Audio in Chicago to record 14 raw tracks that embody the essence of his sound and writing.
Album of the Week: Sylvan Esso, 'Free Love' September 21, 2020 On Sylvan Esso's third studio record, the musical conversation between Nick Sandborn and Amelia Meath reflects, waits, and listens. Ideas about authenticity, celebrity, and self shift and filter over the course of their new album, Free Love.
Album of the Week: The Avett Brothers, 'The Third Gleam' September 14, 2020 Recorded prior to the pandemic but rushed to release shortly after, 'The Third Gleam' is 8 songs that tackle themes of isolation, unrest, and injustice in America.
Album of the Week: Angelheaded Hipster - The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex September 7, 2020 With Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, we celebrate two artists we lost too soon - T. Rex' Bolan, the boogie glam superstar whose life was cut short by a 1977 car crash, and album producer Hal Willner, who we lost to the Corona virus in April.