Denver-based band Tennis describe their new album "Young and Old" as "Stevie Nicks going through a Motown phase." Produced by Patrick Carney of The Black Keys and recorded in three weeks, their breezy pop songs were inspired by touring and poetry from Yates.

Dunlap received a visit from Paul Westerberg last night

Track is off his latest, Lava Bangers

McNally Smith, Vita.mn, and Rock the Cause planning big gigs

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week

Local hip-hop bon vivant, Slug, has become a regular visitor to The Current studios. On his most recent trip he's joined by the rest of the band to discuss their music videos, letting go of some artistic control and building a musical community in Minnesota.

Former Replacement has long recovery ahead

A very sold-out First Avenue surged with the buzzing energy of history being made as Prince’s best-known backing band, The Revolution, reunited to play a nearly two-hour set. Read our full review here. ALL PHOTOS BY BEN CLARK.

No Prince, no problem; band made magic without him

Shearwater's first release on the Sub Pop label, "Animal Joy," is more aggressive than previous albums, focusing on the moments in life that, as lead singer Jonathan Meiberg describes, "bring your blood to the surface."