For Baltimore's Beach House, 2012 was a whirlwind year the cemented their reputation as one of indie rock's smartest and most talented bands. Enjoy these live tunes they recorded in Baltimore and sent along to The Current.

This week on New Hot, read about a songstress that channels Whitney Houston, a cult classic indie band based out of Hoboken and a group with local ties that has opened for Weezer. These are our three recommended releases for Tuesday, January 15.

What are you favorite (or least favorite) musical memories from the 400 Bar? We'll pick out songs/artists from your memories to play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

The Velvet Underground made their debut, Buddy Holly released "Peggy Sue," and Nirvana went to number one Today in Music History.

Happy Friday! And welcome to the new blog design—whaddya think? As with every Friday, I’ve gathered up a handful of my favorite videos by Minnesota artists, most of which surfaced in the past seven days. If you have suggestions for videos or other newsy tidbits you’d like to see featured in this space, leave a…

Local Radar highlights bands that the local team at The Current is spinning heavily at their desks. You’ll be able to preview a track from each as well as hear them on The Local Show and Local Current. Low We’ve already gotten a taste of the upcoming Low album The Invisible Way with “Plastic Cup,” but “Just Make…

Jim Ruiz Set - Allison, from the new album "Mount Curve Avenue."

Last week's CD of the Week artists seem to have caught our audiences imagination, Alt-J's "Breezeblocks" is the highest new entry, while this week's CDotW helps get Muse back into the lower reaches.

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While you wait for your application to be the first reality star of Mars, help us out with today's 9:30 Coffee Break. What songs about Mars or Martians do you want to hear?