Hear perspectives from Maria Isa and Christopher Michael Jensen about the legendary album, 30 years on.

Here is a roundup for what more than 10 local record stores have planned, and 25 RSD exclusives to look out for on Saturday — including some fantastic special releases with strong ties to the Twin Cities music scene. 

After the audience had left the Duluth Masonic Temple following the Emerging Artists Showcase, Aby Wolf and Eric Mayson stuck around for this one-off performance, availing themselves of the acoustic space — and a pipe organ.

The Decemberists finish their tenth week in the chart at No. 1 with “Burial Ground”, and now that song moves into the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, the Avett Brothers rally and return to the chart at No. 4 with “Love Of A Girl.”

The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what shoegaze songs would you like to hear?

A new single, "Primrose Hill," was co-written by Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney, the youngest sons of Beatles musicians John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music being inducted into the National Recording Registry this year would you like to year?

The London-based artist visited The Current to play songs from her new album and to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer.

Urban Lights Music owner and operator Timothy Wilson is energized by a new generation excited about vinyl records. “Vinyl’s final,” he says. “Get with it!”