Vampire Weekend has just announced they will perform live at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on August 5 in support of their just released, critically acclaimed third album, Modern Vampires of the City. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m.

In spite of the robotic persona they've cultivated for years, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo elected to make their new album, Random Access Memories, in a real studio, with real musicians. Hear the elusive electronic duo explain why being human after all was important to them.

The first new music from Lauryn Hill in well over a decade, "Neroutic Society (Compulsory Mix)" comes quickly on the heels of her announcement with Sony that allows her to helm her own boutique label, but requires at least 5 songs and a new album.

Stream the band's new EP, and hear the drummer and founding member's thoughts on longevity, epitaphs and iTunes.

Country icon George Jones passed away earlier today at at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 81, The Current has learned. The Texas native was known for his distinctive sonorous voice, and he considered by some to be the finest male singer country music ever produced.

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

Jim James spoke with The Current's Jill Riley about the inspiration behind 'Regions of Light and Sound of God,' working with Questlove and why he doesn't do demos any more.

Singer and songwriter Bryan Ferry is a musical icon whose career spans from the several classic albums released by his band Roxy Music in the '70s and early '80s into a long, eclectic and accomplished solo career.

Thanks to the readers and editors of City Pages for once again recognizing The Current and our staff in the Best of the Twin Cities issue.

Shirley Manson of Garbage stopped by The Current studio ahead of their Mill City Nights gig last Friday, stopping for a quick chat with Barb Abney live on the air and recording a more in-depth interview with The Morning Show's Jill Riley.