After being introduced in 2005 by Conor Oberst, Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley and singer-songwriter Johnathan Rice started playing each other's music, which sparked their current relationship. Five years later, they have written a pop-folk album together under the name Jenny and Johnny.

Kele is the new side-project from Bloc Party vocalist Kele Okereke. In an effort to focus more on his interest in dance music and fuel his creativity, Kele released the album "The Boxer" in June.

Although they are a relatively new band, New Century Masters are no strangers to the Twin Cities music scene. After disbanding from previous projects, New Century Masters formed in 2009.

"Billy Bragg without politics is like Kiss without make-up. It's ugly." That's how English alterna-rocker Billy Bragg describes himself.

Thank you Mr. Cuomo (and the rest of Weezer) for continuing to give me something to tap my foot to, and for not taking life too seriously.

Dessa stopped by the Current booth at the Minnesota State Fair on MPR Day for a live performance.

The Twilight Hours stopped by the Current booth at the Minnesota State Fair on Labor Day for a live performance.

Trampled by Turtles stopped by the Current booth at the Minnesota State Fair for a live performance.

With over 13 years of post-punk revivalism under their belt, New York natives Interpol have released their self-titled fourth album.