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Doves perform in The Current studios
After playing together for over 20 years, the three members of the Doves have figured out a method to their music making madness, most recently working on an album for over three years in an English countryside farmhouse.May 28, 2009
Kevin Devine performs live in The Current studio
How do you master the balance between sugary melodies and challenging subjects? Just ask Brooklyn native Kevin Devine who has been building his career on doing just that for over a decade.May 28, 2009
Maria Isa performs in The Current studios
In 2007, Maria Isa performed at First Avenue's "Best New Band" showcase and was quickly named a rising star in the Twin Cities hip-hop scene. On her new album "Street Politics," Maria to fuses hip hop with traditional Afro-Boricua rhythms of Bomba and Plena.May 26, 2009
The Evening Rig performs in The Current Studios
The Evening Rig formed in the summer of 2006. The band is comprised of former members of The Crush, The Cardinal Sin, and The Framed.May 21, 2009
Gospel Gossip performs live in The Current studios
According to local three-piece Gospel Gossip, analog is better. That's why their second album, "Dreamland," will only be available on vinyl.May 15, 2009
The Kills perform in The current studios
Since their first demo in 2001, The Kills have explored new territory in four ablums. Their latest, Midnight Boom was released in 2008 and explores their electro-funk side while maintaining their bluesey vocals.May 12, 2009
The 757s perform in The Current studios
Call them veterans of the scene or call them a local supergroup. No matter how you describe them the 757s personify a long tradition of Minnesota rock music.May 10, 2009
Nomo performs live in The Current studios
Coming together in 2003 in Ann Arbor, MI, Nomo arrives as a surprise from the North with their mix of avant garde jazz and a heavy dose of funk in their Afrobeat sound.May 5, 2009
Chooglin' performs in The Current Studios
Somewhere between James Brown and the MC5 lives Chooglin'. The band's name embodies its sound, lyrics and persona. "Keep on keepin' on" - that's Chooglin'. Because what matters most is having a good time.May 3, 2009
M. Ward performs live in The Current studios
Having worked with Zooey Deschanel, Jenny Lewis, and Lucinda Williams, one might think the Portland-based singer-songwriter M. (Matt) Ward is the "it guy" to work with if you're a female singer-songwriter.April 25, 2009
Maria Taylor performs live in The Current studios
Maria Taylor's brand of dreamy, folk-tinged rock has led to inspired collaborative and solo works since her career began over fifteen years ago.April 22, 2009
Peter Bjorn & John perform in The Current studios
Although their breakout success came with "Writer's Block" in 2006, Peter Bjorn and John had been flexing their Swedish musical muscles for years before, and in their latest release they prove they'll be flexing for many years to come.April 21, 2009
Chairlift performs in The Current studios
Chairlift's avant-pop music has gone through great transformations since the trio's beginnings writing music for haunted houses when they began in 2006.April 21, 2009
Robyn Hitchcock performs in The Current studios
English singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock has traveled across musical genres - from his punk beginnings in the '70s to his current storytelling style.April 20, 2009
Ra Ra Riot performs in The Current studios
It is unusual for young, college bands to gain widespread critical acclaim just months after their formation, but that's exactly how Ra Ra Riots story began.April 15, 2009