SXSWMN at SXSW: Local acts compare notes on this year’s festivalAndrea Swensson • Mar 21, 2012Poliça, Doomtree seeing spikes in press following trip to Austin
Local Current BlogNew DVD release has ties to The CurrentLuke Taylor • Mar 20, 2012Former videographer Bo Hakala was cinematographer on 'Stuck Between Stations'
Local Current BlogLocal Radar: Bring Prudence, Up Rock and moreJon Schober • Mar 20, 2012Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week
Local Current BlogThe Brick hosts Jane’s Addiction at overcrowded inaugural showAndrea Swensson • Mar 20, 2012AEG-owned venue up against sightline and capacity challenges
SXSWSXSW 2012: Photos of the big local and national actsAndrea Swensson • Mar 19, 2012Minnesotan artists like Doomtree, Brother Ali, Trampled by Turtles, Polica, and Howler played countless gigs in Austin, Texas this past week amid thousands of other acts at the annual SXSW music festival. We were on the ground the whole week covering the event from a local angle, and compiled some of the best sets into…
SXSWPolica reflect on their big year at SXSWAndrea Swensson • Mar 18, 2012By the time I caught up with Poliça they were just wrapping up their 10th show in five days, many of which were in front of capacity crowds eager to see what the much-hyped Minneapolis quartet are all about. As the band unwound, did laundry, and prepared to head back out on the road for…
SXSWP.O.S. on SXSW and his forthcoming solo recordAndrea Swensson • Mar 18, 2012Friday was a busy day for Minnesota showcases at SXSW, with both First Avenue and IPR throwing all-local parties down in Austin. First Avenue’s party was especially bustling all afternoon as Brother Ali performed songs off his forthcoming Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color backed by a live band, Doomtree performed a nonstop full-crew set,…
SXSWBob Mould talks signing with Merge, performing ‘Copper Blue’ at SXSWAndrea Swensson • Mar 16, 2012Mould says new record is inspired by playing with the Foo Fighters
SXSWFriday SXSW check-insJon Schober • Mar 16, 2012Mark Wheat and Andrea Swensson call-in live from Austin
Local Current BlogSong of the Day: Chastity BrownJon Schober • Mar 16, 2012Read about and download their new track "After You"
