Ahead of tUnE-yArDs' sold out show at First Avenue, frontwoman Merrill Garbus and the gang stopped by The Current studio to perform tracks off the new record, Nikki Nack. Between songs, Garbus chatted with host Mary Lucia about their recent stormy Glastonbury set, studying Haitian drumming and how the Nikki Nack writing process differed from past records.

Ahead of their show at the 7th St. Entry, the Fresh & Onlys stopped by The Current studio to perform tracks off their new record, House of Spirits. Between songs, frontman Tim Cohen and Wymond Miles chatted with host Barb Abney about the band's beginnings at Amoeba Music in San Francisco, how the Fresh & Onlys' dynamic has changed over the years and what recording the new album at Lucky Cat.

In the video for their new single, “War on the East Coast,” A.C. Newman and Dan Bejar of the New Pornographers stalk around a barren city overrun with rioting youths like a pair of undercover cops. I’d say they are playing a familiar role. In the ever-morphing indie rock scene, the Canadian supergroup has become…

Let's get some park songs on the airwaves. What songs about parks should we play for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

Marianne Combs joins The Morning Show to talk about the fun and playful weekend activities happening in the Twin Cities from July 17-21.

After playing a few trial shows with Doomtree this year, rapper P.O.S. will finally get to take the stage to perform a solo set on Saturday, September 13, when he headlines a block party called “The F*cking Best Show Ever.” It will mark P.O.S.’s first headlining show since October 2012—a show that was supposed to serve…

A bomb went off under The Rolling Stones' truck, The Beatles say "All You Need Is Love," and Billie Holiday passed away Today in Music History.

Here in Rochester, summer is marked by the arrival of free music events. You can get a taste of anything from local music to Grammy-winning national artists—just make sure you keep your eyes peeled! Here are some free music events taking place in Rochester this summer. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, you can…

Just over a year after releasing his first studio album in ten years—read Mary Lucia’s review of The Next Day—David Bowie has indicated that fans can expect “more music soon.” (Pitchfork) Ron Howard will direct a new documentary about the Beatles’ touring years—from their early days in Liverpool clubs to their final concert at Candlestick Park…

The hearts of fans at Sharon Van Etten’s First Avenue show were already good and tender by the time the singer-songwriter got to her encore. The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter had already delivered over a dozen smoldering songs, including many from her new album, Are We There, and returned to the stage solo to present a mesmerizing solo rendition of the Lou…