John Grant's sophomore solo effort Pale Green Ghosts finds the singer using his considerable lyrical prowess to map conventional indie singer-songwriter tropes—intricate retellings of heartbreak and existential struggle—onto a landscape of throbbing electro-pop.

Savages - She Will, from the new album "Silence Yourself."

Want to see Atmosphere, Snoop Dogg, Brother Ali, Busta Rhymes, P.O.S (and many more) up close and personal? The Current has a chance for five lucky winners to get VIP passes for the Twin Cities' premiere hip hop festival.

As the 88th Minnesota State legislature takes up the issue of same-sex marriage, we're building a playlist with artists who rock with pride -- help us out by making a suggestion or two.

  The Minnesota Senate passed a bill today that will legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota. It’s a bill that Governor Mark Dayton has said he plans to sign into law tomorrow evening at 5 p.m. on the front steps of the State Capitol, and effective August 1, 2013, Minnesota will be the 12th state to…

A recent study has shown the best way to eat sustainably would be to start munching on insects. We probably aren't going to start anytime soon, but we'll play some songs about bugs for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Today Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the odds of any major sports team from Minnesota advancing in playoffs, The Lynx starting play June 1, and The Saints playing without Umps pre seaseon.

  Monday, May 13 Auto-Tune Karaoke Nomad Pub, Minneapolis 10 p.m., free, 21+ Lizzo hosts this weekly karaoke night at the Nomad, which gives attendees the chance to sing their favorite songs in Auto-Tune. Tuesday, May 14 Iguano Cause Spirits and Soundbar, Minneapolis 9 p.m., $5, 21+ Ehsan Alam (formerly of Revolver Modele) leads Iguano,…

Deerhunter - Back To The Middle, from the new album "Monomania."

With Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend have created a cohesive record that someone feels more polished and mature and serious than anything they've done, while at the same time loose, raw, and more fun than Contra or their debut.