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October 22, 2012

After three albums with his band The Commotions, Lloyd Cole's self-titled solo debut delivered more of the literate, melodic guitar-driven pop he'd become known for, but with a roster of guest musicians including Robert Quine and Matthew Sweet. We played "Undressed."

Random Vinyl: Lloyd Cole - Lloyd Cole (1990)

Random Vinyl: Lloyd Cole - Lloyd Cole (1990)

Steve Seel and Jade • Oct 22, 2012

After three albums with his band The Commotions, Lloyd Cole's self-titled solo debut delivered more of the literate, melodic guitar-driven pop he'd become known for, but with a roster of guest musicians including Robert Quine and Matthew Sweet. We played "Undressed."

Red Hot Chili Peppers: 5 Funky Facts

Red Hot Chili Peppers: 5 Funky Facts

Oct 22, 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers are well-known for their eccentric and flamboyant personalities on stage. While their antics are well-documented among concert goers and super fans, the casual listener may be somewhat mystified by this legendary group, who've been together for nearly 30 years.

Album Review: P.O.S. - We Don't Even Live Here

Album Review: P.O.S. - We Don't Even Live Here

Andrea Swensson • Oct 22, 2012

"We Don't Even Live Here" is P.O.S.'s boldest release to date, and it's set to make an impact on a national scale with or without a tour to support it.

Album Review: Solid Gold - Eat Your Young

Album Review: Solid Gold - Eat Your Young

Barb Abney • Oct 22, 2012

The announcement of Solid Gold's new album came less than a month before the record hits shelves, proving our hometown boys have heard our pleas and wanted to get the record into our hands as quickly as they could.

Robust Worlds Talks With The Local Show

Robust Worlds Talks With The Local Show

David Campbell, Jon Schober and Robust Worlds • Oct 21, 2012

Chris Rose has been a go-to guitarist in town for years, playing with bands like Vampire Hands, Private Dancer and Heavy Deeds. For much of the last year though, he has embarked on a solo affair called Robust Worlds. The project is doused in characteristic reverb and provides dreamy imagery that cohesively pulls together all the work he's done in other acts through the years.

San Cisco performs in The Current studio

San Cisco performs in The Current studio

Mac Wilson, Scott Olstad and San Cisco • Oct 21, 2012

On the strength of their low-fi garage pop sound, the Australian four-piece has generated considerable buzz surrounding their upcoming debut album.

The xx perform in The Current studio

The xx perform in The Current studio

David Campbell, Peter Valelly and The XX • Oct 19, 2012

London's the xx established themselves with a stunning self-titled debut in 2009, welding sleekly contemporary indie dream-pop and hushed post-punk, with inflections of dance music and R&B.

Random Vinyl: The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (1969)

Random Vinyl: The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (1969)

Steve Seel and Jade • Oct 19, 2012

"Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" (commonly called "The Age of Aquarius" or "Let the Sunshine In") is a medley of two songs written for the 1967 musical Hair by James Rado & Gerome Ragni (lyrics), and Galt MacDermot (music), released as a single by The 5th Dimension.

YourClassical

P.O.S. cancels tour to undergo treatment for kidney disease

Andrea Swensson • Oct 19, 2012

With the release of P.O.S.’s first album in three years, We Don’t Even Live Here, just around the corner, the Doomtree crew member and Rhymesayers recording artist broke some big news today: He’s canceling his tour (with the exception of next Friday’s release show at First Avenue) to undergo treatment for kidney disease. P.O.S., known…

YourClassical

The Japhies part ways with lead singer Reed Wilkerson

Andrea Swensson • Oct 19, 2012

Minneapolis rock ‘n’ roll revivalists the Japhies were about to release their new full-length — they just debuted a new track on the Current with Mary Lucia a few weeks back — but today they’ve announced that lead singer Reed Wilkerson has departed from the band. All Japhies shows have been canceled for the time…

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