Sometimes avant-garde appeal surpasses commercial appeal. Alt-J fit that niche at exactly the right moment.

For fans of Trish Keenan and Broadcast, Berberian Sound Studio is a godsend. For those who haven't yet discovered the mysterious, wonderful music they made together, may it act as a gateway into one of the finest bands of the 21st century.

Erin McKeown is a genuine independent: Her seventh album, Manifestra, is self-released, following a succession of detours and hairpin turns that have led her through folk, pop, rock, jazz standards and swing, along with many hybrids thereof.

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2012 was a prosperous time for Minnesota music, and it’s hard to believe that the year is already drawing to a close. Why not usher in 2013 with the help of a little local music? Below, we’ve rounded up some of our top choices for New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Twin Cities. All shows…

The Current plays new music every day, but these 10 artists stood out to you. Here are your picks for the best new artists of 2012.

Radio didn't kill the video star. Here are the top ten videos of 2012 as voted by The Current's listeners.

The votes have been counted! Here are the best concerts of 2012 according to listeners of 89.3 The Current.

Give us your song picks from artists that we've lost in 2012 for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

George Harrison was the first Beatle to score a No. 1 hit, Beach Boy Dennis Wilson drown, and Alex Chilton was born Today in Music History.