Unearthed this past week in Duluth, after a decade of rumors of its existence, is the only known live performance footage by the Hospital People. Who were the Hospital People, you ask? During the late ’90s, Low bandmates Alan Sparhawk and Zak Sally began experimenting with electronic sounds and formed a side project they…

We've partnered with KXT in Dallas, Texas, to swap five of each city's favorite bands, play them on the air, and offer free streams and downloads. Today, hear tracks from Minneapolis' Low and Dallas' Air Review.

  Monday, May 13 Auto-Tune Karaoke Nomad Pub, Minneapolis 10 p.m., free, 21+ Lizzo hosts this weekly karaoke night at the Nomad, which gives attendees the chance to sing their favorite songs in Auto-Tune. Tuesday, May 14 Iguano Cause Spirits and Soundbar, Minneapolis 9 p.m., $5, 21+ Ehsan Alam (formerly of Revolver Modele) leads Iguano,…

  In this dizzying digital age, concert photography is everywhere. Attend a show at any sized venue these days, and tiny glowing screens light up every corner of the room. From the sea of smart phones in the audience DSLR-equipped shooters crammed into the pit in front of the stage, everyone seems to be angling…

  Now in its 15th year, the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival is officially an institution. That much was clear as soon as I picked up the festival guide, a meaty, 82-page directory of all of the shows happening over the eight days of Homegrown; in addition to a play-by-play of each day and descriptions of…

Enjoying some music from our friends on the North Shore in celecbration of Homegrown Music Festival. What artists from Duluth, MN do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Tuesday, April 30 Teenage Moods, Dan Mariska and the Boys Choir American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis 7 p.m., $7, 18+ Celebrate Valborgsmässoafton—a Swedish word for the annual welcoming of spring—around a bonfire in the Swedish Institute’s courtyard and with live music from melodic rockers Dan Mariska and the Boys Choir and Teenage Moods. Indoors, DJs Adatrak and D’Jo…

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.

Get pre-sale details on tickets for the Atmosphere and Trampled by Turtles show at Bayfront Park in Duluth on June 29, 2013!

Monday, April 22 Reina del Cid Amsterdam Bar and Hall, St. Paul 9 p.m., free, 21+ Fresh off a well-received appearance at Winona’s Mid West Music Fest, Reina del Cid and the Cidizens bring their guitar-driven folk back to the Amsterdam for their weekly residency. Singer-songwriter Martin Devaney will open the show. Tuesday, April 23…