Shout Out Louds - IllusionsJon Schober • May 2, 2013Shout Out Louds - Illusions, from the new album "Optica."
British indie-psych/garage upstarts Palma Violets perform at The CurrentBarb Abney, Peter Valelly and Palma Violets • May 1, 2013British garage-rockers the Palma Violets have been kicking up a noisy, youthful rock storm for a couple of years now, with a raw sound daubed with rich, vintage organ sounds and shaded with hints of '60s psychedelia.
9:30 Coffee Break: Repeat Repeat May 1, 2013Today's Coffee Break is all about repetition. We want your suggestions for songs that have the same word in the title 3 or more times.
Eating and Drinking with Rachel Hutton: GrillFest May 1, 2013Today on The Current's Eating and Drinking with the Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel, Rachel Hutton shared the news about the 2nd Annual Minnesota Monthly GrillFest.
Artist of the Month: The HopefulsLindsay Kimball • May 1, 2013 This year, we’ll be spotlighting a prominent Minnesota musician or band each month with our new Artist of the Month feature. You’ll be able to hear a variety of songs from throughout the artists’ career on both the Local Current stream and the Local Show, and you can read more about the artists’ history and their role…
Voltage returns June 8 with strong blend of local music and designersAndrea Swensson • May 1, 2013 After a brief hiatus, the music and fashion show Voltage will return to First Avenue’s Mainroom on Saturday, June 8. The unique event pairs Minnesota bands with boutique shops and provides a runway to showcase the latest offerings from 16 different area fashion and accessory designers, all of which were announced today. “It’s these…
The Veils - Through The Deep Dark WoodJon Schober • May 1, 2013The Veils - Through The Deep Dark Wood, from the new album "Time Stays, We Go."
Sims and Astronautalis announce co-headlining First Avenue showAndrea Swensson • Apr 30, 2013 It’s a tale of two Andys. Doomtree member and established solo MC Sims and world-traveling rapper and freestyler Astronautalis will pair up to co-headline First Avenue’s Mainroom on Friday, June 14. It will be the first time headlining the downtown Minneapolis venue for both performers (save for an appearance Astronautalis made to cap off…
9:30 Coffee Break: Is That Your Singing Voice? Apr 30, 2013We are celebrating Bugs Bunny Day with songs featuring strange or unique vocals. Who do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
Mick Fleetwood On Fleetwood Mac: 'It Would Make A Great Play'NPR Staff • Apr 30, 2013Stream the band's new EP, and hear the drummer and founding member's thoughts on longevity, epitaphs and iTunes.
