Yesterday morning, our own David Campbell woke up to some bad news. The Radio Free Current and Local Show host – who also performs around town in groups like E.L.nO. – had left his gear with a friend overnight. The van where his guitar, amp, and pedals were being stored had been broken into. And…

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week

New record comes out next Tuesday, June 12

Grand opening this Thursday, June 7 at 2528 Nicollet Ave

Canadian musician Patrick Watson has been out of the limelight for a few years, strengthening a brand of chamber pop which won him the Polaris Music Prize for 2006's "Close To Paradise." Forgoing the typical studio atmosphere, Watson instead recorded new record "Adventures In Your Own Backyard" in... his backyard. The result is an album that feels less rehearsed, more intimate and still filled with soaring instrumentation that takes off into the sky.

The creative team behind the Minnesota Beatle Project are collaborating with local artist Sherri Faye on the public art piece

“Good evening wild animals of Minnesota!” yelled Leslie Feist, looking out at the full Minnesota Zoo amphitheater and growling playfully. It was the zoo’s first outdoor concert of the summer season, and served as a stellar way to kick off the Music in the Zoo series — over the next two hours, Feist played an…

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.