Paper Tiger's new album Made Like Us marks the second time that the producer has released something under his own name.

The Heavy's first single - "That Kind of Man" - from their 2007 debut album "Great Vengeance and Furious Fire" was an instant hit around The Current. So much so that we invited the band to play The Current's stage at the 2008 South By Southwest Musical Festival.

Having received their namesake from either a Tina Turner song or a boat that sank, Private Dancer is a party rock barge in their own right.

As friends growing up in Lincolnshire, England, singer and guitarists Martin Trimble and bassist Glen Bartup began their music careers playing the blues. In 2002, at the age of 19, they began playing rock and roll as the 22-20's (named after the Skip James song, "22-20 Blues").

Before Prince, Soul Asylum, Hukser Du and even Bob Dylan, Spider John Koerner and Tony Glover were making their legendary blend of folk and blues. True folk icons, Spider John and Tony Glover, along with Dave "Snaker" Ray, started playing around the beat coffeehouses of Dinkytown in the 1960's.

Seattle pop rock quintet, Minus the Bear, have seen several changes since their last visit to The Current in 2008. They've signed to their first major label and have released a new album, Omni, that is loaded with big sounds, big synth, and big hooks.

BNLX is the new project from Ed Ackerson and wife Ashley. Ed and Ashley are taking a break from their full bands Polara and The Mood Swings to hit the stage as a duo.

With a three-night stand at First Avenue and a re-issue of their debut self-titled album, also known as The Bunkhouse Record, alt-country rockers The Jayhawks know how to celebrate their 25th year as a band and Twin Cities legends.

She & Him, comprising Oregon's cherished guitarist/vocalist M. Ward and indie sweetheart Zooey Deschanel's enchanting vocals, return with their second studio album, Volume Two.

After a seven year run, Spaghetti Western String Co. is releasing their third and final full-length. The local quartet is parting under amicable conditions and likens the split to time and financial restrictions.