Enjoy this slideshow of Metric performing in the UBS Forum. We'll air the full session Tuesday, June 12 at 5 p.m.

The Walkmen continue to hone and mellow their sound into a more complex, nuanced listen. 'Heaven' is the album that puts The Walkmen in Steve Seel's personal rotation.

The Chalice may be a new collective, but the three emcees who make it up - Sophia Eris, Claire De Lune and Lizzo - are well-known in the local music community both here and outside the region. Bringing a much needed light to female-fronted hip-hop, the trio mixes whip-smart raps, crisp production and clever imagery to create songs that don't plan on leaving your head anytime soon.

Earlier in the week, we told you that Bill DeVille would have the chance to speak with a legend in folk and rock and roll music, Neil Young.

Local music notes from the week of May 28-June 1

Ali debuted tracks off Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, out August 21

Read about and download his new track "Push It"

To say this is one of the most important and essential records in my life is an obvious understatement.

Willard stopped by The Current to talk with Steve Seel ahead of his appearance at Wits.

It's hard to believe that Fred Willard is in his 70s and he hasn't started slowing down.