Lea and Sparhawk just released their first album, 'Imperfecta'

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week

Now in its ninth year, the annual Rebel Rebel: Rock for Pussy animal shelter fundraiser-slash-David Bowie tribute night drew its largest crowd yet and kept the crowd singing and dancing for hours. The event is spearheaded by The Current’s own Mary Lucia and David Campbell, but it was clear throughout the night that the execution…

Talent buyer Josh Lacey hired by Live Nation

Read about and download his new track "Lovers Rock"

Local music notes from the week of June 4-8

This summer, it seems like more Twin Cities bands than ever are heading out on the road to play big-name festivals. Trampled by Turtles are playing Bonaroo this weekend, and joining Polica and Doomtree on the bill for Lollapalooza next month. Howler will once again ship overseas for a tour of the UK. Astronautalis is…

Release show is tonight at the 7th St. Entry

Tonight marks the first installment of the free Music in Mears series, which is expanding this year to include performances by three different acts each night. The series takes place nearly every Thursday (the only exception being the week Independence Day) throughout the summer and has quite the quality lineup; highlights include Communist Daughter (June 14),…

With all the chatter recently about Minnesota music’s “golden age,” I couldn’t help but chuckle at the title of Bob Mould’s new solo album. Silver Age, his first solo album on Merge, is due out September 4. Merge is also reissuing Mould’s Sugar album, Copper Blue, this July, and will send him on a run…