Local Current BlogLocal Current chartsJon Schober • Dec 1, 2012Look at what we're spinning on The Local Current stream as well as our adds for the week
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Usonia debut a new dance jam, Big Cats! chills out, moreAndrea Swensson • Nov 30, 2012Local music notes from the week of November 26-30
Local Current BlogA tale of two Minnesotas: Get to know the disparate acts that borrow our state’s nameAndrea Swensson • Nov 30, 2012Things have gotten especially meta for me lately as I scan my inbox for new music from Minnesota artists, only to find two separate artists who call themselves Minnesota broadcasting the news of their latest albums and shows. What started out as a mild bout of confusion has recently developed into a fascination with these…
Local Current BlogThe New Standards cover Robyn, preview next week’s holiday showsAndrea Swensson • Nov 30, 2012What’s that you say? You’d like to start out your Friday by hearing the lead singer of a legendary Minnesota rock band—oh, say, the Suburbs—channel everyone’s favorite Swedish pop star, Robyn? Maybe while watching a cinematic, beautifully shot new video? While also scoping out how John Munson’s Munstache is coming along this holiday season? Well,…
DuluthLow team with Jeff Tweedy to record new album ‘The Invisible Way’Andrea Swensson • Nov 28, 2012Duluth trio Low are celebrating a couple different anniversaries in 2013. It will be the 20th year Alan Sparhawk and wife Mimi Parker have performed together under the Low moniker, and on March 19, 2013, they will release their 10th studio album, The Invisible Way, via Sub Pop. The Invisible Way was recorded in Wilco’s…
Local Current BlogBrother Ali vs. Nardwuar: Five revelations from their disarming interviewAndrea Swensson • Nov 27, 2012Is Nardwuar the Human Serviette one of the greatest interviewers working in the music industry right now? This is a serious question. The YouTube sensation — known for his plaid tartan pom pom hat, high pitched, nasally voice, and over-the-top enthusiasm — has also proven to be an incredibly well-prepared and disarming interviewer. His videos…
Local Current BlogNeil Young in Winnipeg: Long May He RunJim McGuinn • Nov 27, 2012Jim McGuinn shares his experience seeing at stop on Neil Young's 2012 tour
Local Current BlogA Tribute to the Replacements unites musicians from across the rock scene at First AvenueAndrea Swensson • Nov 26, 2012It’s hard to keep any idea fresh for five consecutive years, but this year’s annual Tribute to the Replacements managed to somehow up the ante once again by pulling in special guests and a few special front-to-back performances of ‘Mats albums to create an unforgettable five-hour, post-Thanksgiving marathon. The entire concept of paying tribute to…
DuluthLocal Gig List: November 26-December 2Andrea Swensson • Nov 26, 2012With the holiday season now officially underway, it seems like there are about a thousand different ways to spend your money in the coming weeks. With that in mind, I did my best to track down some of the best shows happening this week that are easy on the pocketbook — including a few totally…
Local Current BlogThe Replacements’ Pleased To Meet Me still resonates loud and clearErik Thompson • Nov 21, 2012Erik Thompson revisits the legendary local band's eclectic, accomplished fifth album
