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May 06, 2012

Dylan Hicks has been in the midst of a long-term hiatus. We saw the release of his last record in 2001 after a string of prolific efforts starting all the way back in 1990. Maybe he was tired and maybe he needed something new, but we can at least partially chalk up his absence as the result of his most recent endeavor: "Boarded Windows," Hicks' new book.

Dylan Hicks and The Toughies performs in The Current studios

Dylan Hicks and The Toughies performs in The Current studios

David Campbell, Jon Schober and Dylan Hicks • May 6, 2012

Dylan Hicks has been in the midst of a long-term hiatus. We saw the release of his last record in 2001 after a string of prolific efforts starting all the way back in 1990. Maybe he was tired and maybe he needed something new, but we can at least partially chalk up his absence as the result of his most recent endeavor: "Boarded Windows," Hicks' new book.

I Self Devine performs in The Current studios

I Self Devine performs in The Current studios

David Campbell, Jon Schober and I Self Devine • May 6, 2012

I Self Devine's new record features a slew of hip-hop power players to complement an emcee who is gaining major ground locally and nationally for his whip-smart and poignant raps. In his debut for The Current, I Self Devine talks Soundset, origins, his wide-range of influences from disco to his mother, graffiti and more.

Album Review: Silversun Pickups - Neck of the Woods

Album Review: Silversun Pickups - Neck of the Woods

Barb Abney • May 6, 2012

I love this quote from the band regarding the sound and texture of the record: "We wanted the louder stuff to sound cranky." Oh, it does. Even the tiniest moments of silence have a buzz and a darkness about them.

YourClassical

Margaret Lane of Hildur Victoria opens up about her new solo project

Andrea Swensson • May 4, 2012

It’s been almost a year since we learned that Margaret Lane, lead singer of dark, shifting indie rock quartet Hildur Victoria, would be disbanding the group to focus on her solo material. In that project Lane’s vocal delivery was affected and almost theatrical, and it was clear that she was a talented and restless creative…

YourClassical

Song of the Day: I Self Devine

Jon Schober • May 4, 2012

Read about and download his new track "Exist To Remain"

YourClassical

Friday Five: The Rope, Pennyroyal, K.Raydio and more

Andrea Swensson • May 4, 2012

Local music notes from the week of April 30-May 4

The Beastie Boys radio takeover

The Beastie Boys radio takeover

Beastie Boys • May 4, 2012

In 2002, the Beastie Boys took over Program Director Jim McGuinn's then station, (Y-100 in Philadelphia) for a couple hours. A veritable mixtape from the Beasties with great tracks and ample commentary from Mike D, MCA and Ad-Rock.

Theft Of The Dial: Vincent Kartheiser

Theft Of The Dial: Vincent Kartheiser

Jill Riley • May 4, 2012

The television show Mad Men premiered in 2007 and almost immediately developed a cult following. Five years later, its characters' '60s lifestyle is just as engaging and entrancing. Minnesota native Vincent Kartheiser plays Pete Campbell, the love-to-hate-him — or maybe hate-to-love-him -- ladder-climbing accounts man on the show.

Theft of the Dial: Vincent Kartheiser

Theft of the Dial: Vincent Kartheiser

Jill Riley and Vincent Kartheiser • May 4, 2012

Jill Riley sat down with Vincent Kartheiser to talk about his take on his Mad Men character and play the songs that he's currently listening to.

YourClassical

John Mark Nelson steps out of the basement and into the light

Andrea Swensson • May 3, 2012

Minnetonka High senior has found his voice, prepares for a summer of live shows

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