Sonny's attempt at making a psychedelic record. Upon first listen you'll realize that Sonny Bono was far too square to fit into the Summer of Love.

This group had a big hit with their version of "Baby, It's You." They cover a number of songs on this record, adding their own blues-rock arrangements. We played their version of The Zombies "Tell Her No," but with Gayle McCormick on lead vocal the title is "Tell Him No."

August always tends to usher in a little wistfulness, and here are four new songs we're playing on The Current that might give you a little perspective on the season, including music from Aimee Mann, Dinosaur Jr. and more.

We added some class to Random Vinyl this morning with Dean Martin's hit and permanent stamp on pop culture, "Ain't That a Kick in the Head."

As home studio equipment becomes more and more accessible, it seems that the narrative arc for new musical projects has taken on a few twists and turns. Now, instead of bands honing their sound in a rehearsal space or out in the clubs, they are able layer sounds and record entire albums without leaving their…

Poliça’s upcoming show at the Cabooze will now serve as a release party of sorts, as it will come days before indie heavyweights Mom + Pop Music reissues the band’s debut, Give You the Ghost, nationally. The reissue will come packaged with a bonus EP, Dark Star, which will feature remixes and reimaginings of some…

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week

Astronautalis, MaLLy, Bloodnstuff among main stage headliners

It's not hyperbolic to suggest that Sigur Ros is one of the world's greatest live bands, creating a hypnotic, almost overwhelming experience. Hear the group, back on tour after four years, as it plays a sweeping two-hour set at Brooklyn's Prospect Park Bandshell during Celebrate Brooklyn.

It's been a hugely successful year for Michael Kiwanuka, the 25 year old British singer-songwriter whose debut album has earned him comparisons to Bill Withers, Van Morrison and Marvin Gaye.