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April 06, 2012

Tim Meadows has long been a mainstay of the comedian community since his debut skits on Saturday Night Live in the early '90s.

Theft of The Dial: Tim Meadows

Theft of The Dial: Tim Meadows

Steve Seel • Apr 6, 2012

Tim Meadows has long been a mainstay of the comedian community since his debut skits on Saturday Night Live in the early '90s.

Metronomy performs in The Current studios

Metronomy performs in The Current studios

Mark Wheat, Jon Schober and Metronomy • Apr 6, 2012

Metronomy's "The Look" was one of the hottest songs to come out in 2011, harnessed on an electronic minimalism that made the track's hook immediately danceable. It didn't hurt that the rest of the album "The English Riviera" was also a fine exploration of pop music, ensuring that frontman Joseph Mount would have a hit on his hands.

YourClassical

Caroline Smith and Jesse Schuster reflect on touring with the Good Night Sleeps

Andrea Swensson • Apr 5, 2012

Band returns home to headline First Avenue this Saturday

Lucero performs in The Current studios

Lucero performs in The Current studios

Barb Abney, Jon Schober and Lucero • Apr 5, 2012

Lucero probably won't be slowing down anytime soon. Live show enthusiasts since their beginnings in the late '90s, the band performs hundreds of times a year in support of the nine records they've already put out.

YourClassical

River’s Edge Music Festival lineup announced for Harriet Island

Andrea Swensson • Apr 5, 2012

Live Nation will present two-day fest June 23 and 24

Bahamas performs in The Current studios

Bahamas performs in The Current studios

Steve Seel, Jade and Bahamas • Apr 5, 2012

Don't be confused by Afie Jurvanen going by the stage name Bahamas - he isn't from a tropical location, even if his music does have some tropical influences. The Canadian musician has been making music in his hometown for years as a backing musician for the likes of Feist, Jason Collett and Zeus.

Musicheads Essentials: Talking Heads - Remain in Light

Musicheads Essentials: Talking Heads - Remain in Light

Steve Seel • Apr 5, 2012

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.

Kasabian performs in The Current studio

Kasabian performs in The Current studio

Barb Abney, Peter Valelly and Kasabian • Apr 4, 2012

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.

YourClassical

Six best all-ages music venues in the Twin Cities

Andrea Swensson • Apr 4, 2012

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 Performs in The Current Studios

Nada Surf Performs in The Current Studios

Nada Surf • Apr 4, 2012

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.

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