Blackstar, the last David Bowie album to be completed and released during the late icon’s lifetime, has now become his first-ever number one album on the Billboard 200. As the newly-released Blackstar bumps Adele‘s 25 from the top slot for the first time since the latter album’s debut, the greatest-hits compilation Best of Bowie lands at number four on the chart…

The closing of Nye’s Polonaise Room has been imminent for so long that it was almost starting to seem like it was never actually going to happen — but now, after months of delays in potential development plans, the legendary bar’s owners have set a date. April 3 will be the last day that Nye’s…

In the wake of David Bowie’s death on Sunday, details have emerged about the music icon’s final weeks and upcoming tributes across the country. According to a post on Bowie’s Facebook page, the family has begun planning a private ceremony. The note says that his family continues to seek privacy. “It is important to note that while the…

Tonight is First Avenue’s “Best New Bands of 2015” show. The annual event brings together some of the best local artists on the rise, and is sure to be a landmark performance in each of their brimming careers. Leave last year’s “best of” list at the door, and come in with an open mind. Here’s the…

This summer, the History Theatre’s Glensheen will return for a second run. Acclaimed local playwright Jeffrey Hatcher and the Suburbs’ Chan Poling wrote the book and music (respectively) for the show, which premiered in October. According to the History Theatre, the reprise comes by popular demand — the show’s original run was nearly entirely sold out, breaking…

Nominations for this year’s Brit Awards — commonly regarded as the British equivalent of the Grammys — have been announced. Leading the nominees are Adele, James Bay, and Years & Years — each of whom nabbed four nominations. The awards will be presented in London on Feb. 24. (Billboard) We are remembering the life and music of David Bowie in…

Teenage Moods: Select Buds Teenage Moods are set to release Select Buds at the 7th Street Entry on Friday. The Moods are one of the more notable surf-psych bands in the Twin Cities scene, but their shows have been few and far between since their 2014 full-length Rosebuds. The band haven’t released any tracks off of…

After hearing of influential saxophonist Morris Wilson’s passing last weekend, we wanted to take some time to look back at his impact in the Twin Cities through his music and social work. Wilson, known as one of the greatest Twin Cities saxophonists, was a key player in the rhythm and blues, funk and jazz scenes,…

Before local act Gramma’s Boyfriend bring all their force to The Current’s 11th Birthday Party on Saturday, Jan. 23, take some time to get acquainted with the quirky quintet known for their energy and danceable sound. Here are six fun facts about Gramma’s Boyfriend, and you can click below to hear frontwoman Haley Bonar talk with Mac Wilson…

Run-D.M.C. will be the first rappers ever to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The Recording Academy announced on Wednesday that the iconic trio will be this year’s recipients of the award previously presented to the likes of Jefferson Airplane, Herbie Hancock, and Linda Ronstadt. (Billboard) We are remembering the life and music of David Bowie in a series of…