Howler frontman Jordan Gatesmith clarifies his views on MinneapolisAndrea Swensson • Mar 6, 2012Gatesmith says it's time to make way for a new generation of artists
Emeli Sande makes her Minneapolis debut at the DakotaAndrea Swensson • Mar 6, 2012Show was only her fourth ever in the U.S.
Local Radar: Van Stee, Dial-Up, and CarrollJon Schober • Mar 6, 2012Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week
Emeli Sande performs in The Current studioMark Wheat and Emeli Sande • Mar 5, 2012Emeli Sande knocked us out last March, and we're re-airing her session in anticipation of her show at the Varsity Theater, Jan. 23.
Howler’s Jordan Gatesmith has some choice remarks for MinneapolisAndrea Swensson • Mar 5, 2012Recent interview with the Guardian may surprise hometown fans
Atmosphere, Lupe Fiasco, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon top Soundset 2012 lineupJon Schober • Mar 5, 2012Latest installment scheduled for May 27 at Canterbury Park
First Avenue, Etix, Gimme Noise and The Current announce SXSW day partyAndrea Swensson • Mar 5, 2012Five local acts will perform in Austin, Texas on March 16
Punch Brothers perform live in The Current studioBill DeVille, Peter Valelly and Punch Brothers • Mar 4, 2012Bluegrass quintet the Punch Brothers have been playing together for six years, but their intensely collaborative instrumental interplay and seasoned songwriting suggest a far longer period of growth.
Erik Tasa performs in The Current studioDavid Campbell and Erik Tasa • Mar 4, 2012You may know Erik Tasa as a member of The Rockford Mules, a more raucous project compared to the quiet, contemplative tones of his newest solo release "Ballad Of A Winter Beard."