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May 30, 2011

"Circuital" takes elements of the "classic" My Morning Jacket sound that was honed on 2003's "It Still Moves" and morphs it into something new, as James sounds wiser for his musical and life travels.

Album Review: My Morning Jacket - Circuital

Album Review: My Morning Jacket - Circuital

Jim McGuinn • May 30, 2011

"Circuital" takes elements of the "classic" My Morning Jacket sound that was honed on 2003's "It Still Moves" and morphs it into something new, as James sounds wiser for his musical and life travels.

Night Moves perform in The Current studio

Night Moves perform in The Current studio

Night Moves • May 29, 2011

Minneapolis band Night Moves' catchy combination of MGMT-like vocals, country strains, and electronic production have made them an up-and-coming local favorite. Featuring members of Mouthful of Bees, Food Pyramid, and Battle Royal, Night Moves have been named a "newish" band to keep an eye on by a few local publications.

Plan B performs live in The Current studio

Plan B performs live in The Current studio

Jade and Plan B • May 27, 2011

British rapper turned crooner is crossing seas with success. Ben Drew also known as Plan B emerged onto the London scene back in 2006 with his debut album "Who Needs Actions When You Got Words" that offered raps and rhymes that were comparable to his mate Mike Skinner of The Streets. Greatly influenced by his love for Motown and an avid appreciation for rap, it is no surprise his U.K released 2010 concept album "The Defamation of Strickland Banks" went straight to number one on the U.K. album charts.

Tommy Stinson performs in The Current studios

Tommy Stinson performs in The Current studios

David Campbell and Tommy Stinson • May 26, 2011

Tommy Stinson got his start in music as the bass player for legendary garage punkers The Replacements.

Theft of the Dial: Cake

Theft of the Dial: Cake

Barb Abney and Cake • May 25, 2011

Cake 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 studio

The Baseball Project perform live in The Current studio

Mary Lucia and The Baseball Project • May 24, 2011

In 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 studios

Meat Puppets perform in The Current studios

Barb Abney and Meat Puppets • May 23, 2011

Brothers 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'

Album Review: Raphael Saadiq - Stone Rollin'

Bill DeVille • May 23, 2011

Call "Stone Rollin'" anything you want. I'll call it a "classic." Keep on learning, Mr. Saadiq!

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