May 26, 2011Tommy Stinson got his start in music as the bass player for legendary garage punkers The Replacements. Save This Story
Tommy Stinson performs in The Current studiosDavid Campbell and Tommy Stinson • May 26, 2011Tommy Stinson got his start in music as the bass player for legendary garage punkers The Replacements.
Theft of the Dial: CakeBarb Abney and Cake • May 25, 2011Cake was in town for a very special "Evening With Cake" a couple of weeks ago. John McCrae and Xan McCurdy took the time to drop by before the show for some chat and to play DJs.
The Baseball Project perform live in The Current studioMary Lucia and The Baseball Project • May 24, 2011In 1992 Scott McCaughey and Steve Wynn were nothing but two buddies bonded over a love of baseball. Fast forward almost twenty years with the addition of drummer Linda Pitmon and R.E.M's Peter Buck and this supergroup is now known for their original songs about America's favorite pastime in an alternative rock and roots fashion.
Meat Puppets perform in The Current studiosBarb Abney and Meat Puppets • May 23, 2011Brothers Chris and Curt Kirkwood formed Meat Puppets nearly 30 years ago. They were "grunge" before it was a genre and "alternative" before it was a format. They were a major influence on Kurt Cobain and Nirvana's music. They've been through the ringer with record labels, touring and drugs, yet somehow they're still around to release Lolipop, their 13th studio album.
Album Review: Raphael Saadiq - Stone Rollin'Bill DeVille • May 23, 2011Call "Stone Rollin'" anything you want. I'll call it a "classic." Keep on learning, Mr. Saadiq!
Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On': Songs We LoveMike Katzif and NPR Staff • May 20, 2011'What's Going On' was an instant classic, as well as one of the most influential records from a passionate and enduring icon.
