February 14, 2014Erik Koskinen - Six Pack Of Beer and A Pack Of Cigarettes, from the new album "America Theatre." Save This Story
Erik Koskinen - Six Pack Of Beer and A Pack Of CigarettesJon Schober • Feb 14, 2014Erik Koskinen - Six Pack Of Beer and A Pack Of Cigarettes, from the new album "America Theatre."
Lucius check in from the roadLuke Taylor • Feb 13, 2014Brooklyn, N.Y.-based five-piece Lucius were last in The Current's studios in October 2013, and they have been touring aggressively since that time. They'll be back in town next week for a sold-out show at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, and they recently checked in with us from the road.
First Listen: St. Paul And The Broken Bones, 'Half The City'Ann Powers • Feb 13, 2014The band's music doesn't just mimic the soul sounds its members love; it regenerates the tradition. Half the City is the first major recorded statement from a band already growing into greatness.
First Listen: Angel Olsen, 'Burn Your Fire For No Witness'Bob Boilen • Feb 13, 2014The singer's new album is the musical equivalent of a deep, questioning stare from a lover. These are delicate songs, with lyrics stripped to their essence.
Getting fit for the Member DriveJade • Feb 13, 2014How do Jill and Steve prepare for the Member Drive? This 80s-style montage video takes you behind the scenes.
Local Gig List: February 13-16Andrea Swensson • Feb 13, 2014Thursday, February 13 Tax Tips for Artists and Music Professionals North Regional Library, Minneapolis 6:30 p.m., free, all ages Not a music event, per se, but certainly of interest to those working in the music scene, this free workshop sponsored by the Minnesota Music Coalition and the new community organizing group Music Mafia will offer…
9:30 Coffee Break: Together Feb 13, 2014What songs that mention "together" in the title or feature it in the lyrics should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
Weekend Arts Roundup: Open Your HeartMarianne Combs • Feb 13, 2014With Valentine's Day tomorrow, MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about three events that look at different meanings of love.
Sufjan Stevens project, Sisyphus, to play Jim Hodges opening at Walker Art CenterJay Gabler • Feb 13, 2014“Music is an informing energy” in his work, said artist Jim Hodges at a Thursday morning media tour of his new retrospective Give More Than You Take. Knowing that, the Walker Art Center invited Hodges to curate a musical series in association with the exhibit, which opens on Saturday and runs through May 11. Hodges welcomed…
Today in Music History: Saluting Waylon Jennings Feb 13, 2014Frank Sinatra started a label, Led Zeppelin got a Lifetime Achievement Award, and remembering Waylon Jennings Today in Music History.
