"Come Around Sundown" contains glimpses of the same swagger and charm as the previous albums, and will reward both fans of their radio hits and of their down-home flourishes.

Michael Franti was the very first artist to host a Theft Of The Dial session back in winter 2009. Last week, he was in town for a show with his band Spearhead, and he dropped by The Current to become the first artist to do a repeat Theft Of The Dial performance.

Darryl Holter talks about the recording of "West Bank Gone"

In a time when people are worried about where the jobs are, a new study has a surprising answer: Rochester, Minnesota. But does the city have what it takes to attract and keep those new workers? Steve Seel discussed these issues and more with demographer Tom Gillaspy at Policy and a Pint last Thursday.

The centerpiece of Belle & Sebastian Write About Love is its title track. "Write About Love" is a marvel, a flawlessly constructed song that stands with the very best the band has ever done.