The Hypstrz were considered one of the purveyors of cool in the Twin Cities during the late '70s and early '80s, helping to pave the way for some of our most beloved bands like The Suicide Commandos and The Suburbs. Hypstrz had a different niche though: reworking '60s classics into an idiosyncratic, full-out garage rock and punk experiment. And while they didn't immediately get the attention they deserved, the band has now gone down in the history books of Minnesota music.

The collective is back with their sophomore release "Here," and many people will probably listen to it hoping to hear another "Home." There's no way of knowing yet, but what the album does give us is a more introspective Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros digging into their spiritual side.

The summer festival season is upon us. Though there have been a few sporadic outdoor events already (including the MayDay Hip Hop and Art Festival), this weekend really helps launch the season with events spanning several areas of Minneapolis. Starting tonight, Art-A-Whirl brings hundreds of artists and bands to Northeast for a sprawling three-day event,…

The band will reunite for a First Avenue show on May 19

Local music notes from the week of May 14-18

Barb Abney got a chance to sit down with music superstar in advance of his appearance at Wits.

The story of Dan Wilson is by now a local legend. He helped create some of the biggest music hits in the '80s and '90s through his work in Semisonic and Trip Shakespeare.

All day Friday, participate in our local musician bracket to create a new Minnesota supergroup!

Cedar show will benefit Karl's Fund in memory of Soul Asylum's Karl Mueller

11-year career will be chronicled by Ribbon Music this summer