October 02, 2012Fred Schneider has one of the most distinct voices in pop music. This record had the big hits "Love Shack" and "Roam." Save This Story
Random Vinyl: The B-52's - Cosmic Thing (1989)Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Oct 2, 2012Fred Schneider has one of the most distinct voices in pop music. This record had the big hits "Love Shack" and "Roam."
Grizzly Bear in studio performanceMary Lucia, Grizzly Bear and Peter Valelly • Oct 1, 2012A decade ago, Grizzly Bear was the moniker for vocalist and keyboardist Ed Droste's bedroom recordings. Today, Grizzly Bear is a four-piece band four albums deep into a career as one of indie rock's defining voices.
Stings of convenience: Ticket fees and the rising cost of concerts in the Twin CitiesAndrea Swensson • Oct 1, 2012It’s an experience most music fans know all too well. An artist announces that they’re coming to town — say, Morrissey, who will be at the Orpheum Theatre on October 29. Plans are made, friends are called and money for the advertised $75 ticket price is earmarked in anticipation of the on-sale date. When that…
Local Gig List: October 1-7Andrea Swensson • Oct 1, 2012The lion’s share of local music press this week will likely go toward three big-name artists, Brother Ali, More Than Lights, and Dark Dark Dark, who are each playing a pair of CD-release shows. But there’s even more happening around town than those banner shows. Read on for a hand-picked selection of events happening this week,…
Random Vinyl: Rush - Fly by Night (1975)Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Oct 1, 2012Rush's second album and the first to include their new drummer and lyrist Neil Peart. Let the air drumming begin.
Album Review: Bob Dylan - TempestBill DeVille • Oct 1, 2012On his 35th studio album, Dylan sounds like the old bluesman that perhaps he has always wanted to be.
The Current Presents: Inside Mumford & Sons: Babel Oct 1, 2012Inside Mumford & Sons: Babel features Marcus Mumford, Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane in a conversation with Matt Pinfield as they discuss and highlight selections from Babel, as well as the hits "Little Lion Man," "The Cave," and "Roll Away Your Stone."
Dark Dark Dark performs in The Current studiosDavid Campbell, Dark Dark Dark and Jon Schober • Sep 30, 2012This seems to be a big year for Dark Dark Dark. At the time of recording this session with the quintet, they were about to jet off that night to Iowa City, the first date on their 2012 tour that will lead them across the States, to Australia, Europe and back again.
Michael Kiwanuka performs in The Current studioJim McGuinn and Michael Kiwanuka • Sep 28, 2012Michael Kiwanuka is not a household name... yet. If you haven't heard of him, consider this your final warning: ignore him at your own risk.
Random Vinyl: Rare Earth - Willie Remembers (1972)Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Sep 28, 2012Rare Earth was on the Motown Records subsidiary label called Rare Earth. They had hits covering Motown songs, but didn't really achieve that same success when they recorded original material.