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September 21, 2012

This album was a big fail for Devo. In fact, it was such a fail that the band was dropped from their label and the members decided to spend some time apart. The only highlight from this record is the Devo cover of "Are U Experienced" by Jimi Hendrix.

Random Vinyl: Devo - Shout (1984)

Random Vinyl: Devo - Shout (1984)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Sep 21, 2012

This album was a big fail for Devo. In fact, it was such a fail that the band was dropped from their label and the members decided to spend some time apart. The only highlight from this record is the Devo cover of "Are U Experienced" by Jimi Hendrix.

Conor Oberst performs in The Current studio

Conor Oberst performs in The Current studio

Mark Wheat, Mary Lucia and Conor Oberst • Sep 20, 2012

To get you in the mood for what will surely be a special evening, Conor Oberst stopped by The Current studios on the afternoon before his Fitzgerald Theater performance squeeze in a few bonus songs omitted from his set tonight.

Random Vinyl: The Police - Ghost in the Machine (1981)

Random Vinyl: The Police - Ghost in the Machine (1981)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Sep 20, 2012

The album art widely recognized as being significant in the history of record covers. It's a seven-segment display (like you'd see on your alarm clock) representing Andy Summers, Sting and Stewart Copeland.

YourClassical

Local Radar: Chippewa Valley Edition

Jon Schober • Sep 20, 2012

Hear new music from Adelyn Rose, Sloslylove and Wisconsin Built

Conor Oberst: The Current Sessions® at the Fitzgerald Theater

Conor Oberst: The Current Sessions® at the Fitzgerald Theater

Conor Oberst • Sep 20, 2012

Taking a trip through his entire catalog, Conor Oberst played the Fitzgerald Theater in the inaugural The Current Sessions at the Fitz with a stripped down set up. He even debuted a couple of new songs.

The Heavy perform in The Current studios

The Heavy perform in The Current studios

Mary Lucia, The Heavy and Scott Olstad • Sep 19, 2012

"How Do You Like Me Now?" is the title of The Heavy's smash-hit single that has been featured in movies, television shows and commercials since 2009. And the world's answer to their question is increasingly: "A whole lot!"

The Current's Rodriguez "Searching for Sugarman" CD Giveaway

The Current's Rodriguez "Searching for Sugarman" CD Giveaway

Sep 19, 2012

Searching for Sugar Man tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest '70s rock icon who never was.

Claudia Schmidt In Studio

Claudia Schmidt In Studio

Claudia Schmidt and Mike Pengra • Sep 19, 2012

Claudia Schmidt talks about her reunion album with Sally Rogers, "Evidence of Happiness."

YourClassical

Sound Unseen music and film festival to host free concerts at Harriet Brewing

Andrea Swensson • Sep 19, 2012

The 13th season of the Sound Unseen Film, Music & Art show is coming up fast, with events happening October 10-14. This year, their films-about-music screenings will be paired with free live music at Harriet Brewing’s Tap Room in South Minneapolis, and they’ve booked a promising lineup of local DJs and live acts that includes…

YourClassical

Mark Mallman’s cross-country Marathon 4 passes halfway point in Minneapolis

Andrea Swensson • Sep 19, 2012

Mark Mallman’s longest nonstop performance yet, Marathon 4, pulled into Minneapolis yesterday evening and called on a handful of Twin Cities performers to keep the music going. This time around, instead of performing from inside a local rock club, Mallman has made a 1992 GMC Vandura van his venue and has played one long, mostly…

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