Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, due to wrap up his third and final term at the end of this year, has become a widely beloved figure. When he stopped by The Current studio to take over our airwaves, it wasn't the first time he's shown love to the station, but it was perhaps the most fun and in-depth opportunity we've had to get him involved in what we do here at The Current

To celebrate Public Radio Music Month, we're having a daily vote for the best in-studio tracks from The Current's performance archive. We've gone through and picked some of the most beloved performances by the staff and by our audience. We'll play the winner during the Live Current track of the day the following day.

Here's Part 2 of our round-up of The Current staff's most anticipated albums due out this spring. Take a look, and be sure to let us know what we missed!

April is Public Radio Music Month, and what is more "public radio music" than the in-studio session? Stations across the nation put hours and hours of work into bringing up-and-coming artists and high-profile bands into their studios, often capturing some of the most poignant... or raucous performances out there.

Spring is rapidly (and finally!) arriving, and with it comes a torrent of music news, including album releases, tour announcements, and summer festival line-ups. If it all sounds a little overwhelming, no worries: The Current's rounded up some of the new music we're most excited to hear for your perusal!

April is Public Radio Music Month, and to celebrate, we're having a daily vote for the best in-studio tracks from The Current's performance archive. Today's vote: Jurassic 5 vs. P.O.S vs. Dinosaur Jr.

Peter Wolf Crier reignited the modern surge of Minnesota bands signing to indie labels. Back in 2010, their debut "Inter-Be" took the community by surprise, and Peter Pisano and Brian Moen were promptly scooped up by Jagjaguwar Records for a re-release.

April is Public Radio Music Month, and to celebrate, we're having a daily vote for the best in-studio tracks from The Current's performance archive. Today's vote: DeVotchka, Rufus Wainwright and Sharon Van Etten.

April is Public Radio Music Month, and to celebrate, we're having a daily vote for the best in-studio tracks from The Current's performance archive. Today's vote: Black Francis vs. Spoon vs. Alt-J.

This week on New Hot, read about the debut of a band and the return of another, both from California, and a group who gets their name from a Velvet Underground song. These are our three recommended releases for Tuesday, April 2.