My pick this time for Musicheads Essentials is the 1980 avant-pop masterpiece from Talking Heads, Remain in Light. Written during a chapter of extreme creative exploration for the band, Remain in Light is not only considered by many to be Talking Heads' crowning achievement, but one of the greatest albums of the 1980s.

British rockers Kasabian emerged at the height of the early-to-mid-2000s British indie hype wave alongside peers like The Libertines, The Music, The Coral and more. Last year, the band released their fourth album, "Velociraptor!," which was hailed by critics and fans as a major artistic step forward for the band.

Dear Local Current: I’m looking for venues or events that one can bring a teenager (13-16 years) to… We’d prefer to avoid the type of large teen-related events that occasionally occur at Target Center or wherever. We’re looking for more of a club experience. Any advice or information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.–Liz…

Nada Surf has visited the Current many times in their 20-year career. They have a new album out, "The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy," that has them taking stock of the past and looking towards the future.

Shabazz Palaces have rapidly gained fame and adoration for making some of the most inventive and alien-sounding hip-hop in recent memory, but the Seattle rap outfit didn't come out of nowhere. In fact, the group's MC and central figure Ishmael Butler has been in the game for nearly two decades, first catching listeners' attention as a member of celebrated alt-hip-hop pioneers Digable Planets in the '90s.

There’s something aesthetically pleasing about the fact that Bloodnstuff bandmates Ed Holmberg and Dylan Gouert used to be in a band called Economy Team. The pair have an obvious shared talent for filing the rough edges away and using a minimal amount of tools create a big, purposeful sound. Describing what Bloodnstuff isn’t is almost…

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week

Kid Dakota, Omaur Bliss, Mayda playing free outdoor show

Brick says they plan to make serious renovations this month

Full lineup for this year's Minnesota Zoo series unveiled