astralblak – “Jerkin” In this video, astralblak luxuriate in free time. “Jerkin,” directed by avant-gardist rappers Nazeem & Spencer Joles, features the members of the band enjoying sushi; yoga; and time at the roller rink. Tonight, they’ll pass the mood on to fans at the Fine Line, headlining a bill that also promises performances from Nazeem & […]
“We’re a new band,” said Eben Kowler on Tuesday night at Icehouse, “playing our first show, at a bar. Thank you for coming.” What was unusual about this particular bar band was that only two of its seven members played instruments onstage. The other five danced. They’re the members of DaNCEBUMS, a group that came […]
I’m not a DJ. I’ve never specifically wanted to work in radio, nor do I know anything about the standards and practices involved with doing so — which is why being asked to be Local Current’s DJ in Residence was a little scary for me. I sort of live under a rock. The only local […]
Since last May, The Current has been inviting local musicians to take over our all-Minnesota music stream to talk about the local music scene and to share tracks from their favorite local artists. So far, the roster for Local Current’s DJ in Residence has included Sophia Eris, Gabriel Douglas, Mark Mallman, Kerry Alexander, and many […]
Tonight is First Avenue’s “Best New Bands of 2015” show. The annual event brings together some of the best local artists on the rise, and is sure to be a landmark performance in each of their brimming careers. Leave last year’s “best of” list at the door, and come in with an open mind. Here’s the […]
Eric Mayson is a tad uncomfortable with the idea of being a frontman. Also, he’s rather anxious about using solely his own name and image to market his own music. But based on the quality of his debut album, Detail, the ubiquitous and well-respected sideman should get used to the attention and the spotlight. After […]
Eric Mayson: Detail Eric Mayson (Crunchy Kids) has played with a variety of artists all over the Twin Cities scene, most notably Caroline Smith, Big Cats, Lizzo, Toki Wright, and P.O.S. He’s now going solo with his Detail release. Mayson’s bright wavering voice will be familiar to some, though it’s a whole new musical world from […]
Bob Dylan: Shadows in the Night One of the most acclaimed and prolific artists of all time, Bob Dylan, released his new studio album Shadows in the Night today. The album marks studio album number 36 for Dylan. The songs were recorded live in the studio with Dylan’s five-piece band, in the order they appear on the album. Shadows in […]
Eric Mayson, well-known for lending vocal and multi-instrumental support to live and recorded work by a multitude of Minnesota artists, is going solo with a forthcoming EP to be released via RiverRock Music Group. To celebrate the signing, Mayson has recorded a cover of the seasonal classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” with help from […]
