Jazz-rock fusion anyone? Chase was very trumpet heavy, lead by Bill Chase. They made three records in the early 1970's, but ceased to exist after Bill Chase was killed in a plane crash in Jackson, MN. The band Chase's first record had one charting single called "Get it On."

Marcus and the gang explain how they balanced out their new record "Babel."

Britain's Alt-J burst onto the scene earlier this year on the strength of their single "Fitzpleasure."

A transcript of Vernon's chat from this week's Local Show

There ain't no party like a Bloc Party because a Bloc Party melds the stuttering guitar work of post punk with the strident dance beats of the new century.

Since 2004, The Daredevil Christopher Wright has been one of Eau Claire's musical success stories, releasing a string of records that got them well-deserved national attention.

In this web-exclusive interview, Justin Vernon chats with The Local Show host David Campbell about his love for the Green Bay Packers and what it's like to work with Kanye West.

The worldwide touring behind "Sigh No More" informs songs on the new record that approach the epic scope of the Arcade Fire while still remaining striking in their intimacy.

Local music notes from the week of September 17-21

Bon Iver is taking over the station this weekend. Before he hijacks The Local Show for a special Eau Claire episode this weekend, Justin Vernon shares hand-picked songs in this Theft of the Dial.