Neon Indian

Critics' Picks: Hip Hop Harambee, St. Vincent & David Byrne, Purity Ring, and more

Purity Ring

Dum Dum Girls, My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses, Polica, and more

Poliça

Polica sign to Mom Pop, unveil Dark Star EP

See Also:Polica: Wandering star Channy Leaneagh finds her pathPolica debuts new video for "Lay Your Cards Out" on Jay-Z's Life Times sitePolica's "Amongster" video depicts sex in the woodsRight ahead of their storm on Lollapalooza this weekend, Minneapolis art-rockers Polica have some big news. Firs ... More >>

Electric Six record live album at First Avenue, 5/11/12

Electric SixFirst Avenue, MinneapolisFriday, May 11, 2012Electric Six recorded a live album at First Avenue Friday night, so the question is, will it be any good?In a word: yes! Electric Six brought copious energy to a sold-out Mainroom throughout two full sets, with the performance crescendoing to ... More >>

Neon Indian/Lemonade/Silent Diane

Neon Indian at First Avenue, 5/4/12

Neon IndianFirst Avenue, MinneapolisFriday, May 4, 2012On record, Neon Indian is dynamic and an utterly fun band to listen to. The electro-tinged music seems it would almost automatically translate well into a live setting. Friday night at First Avenue found much what is contained in the previous f ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Neon Indian, Retribution Gospel Choir, Culture Cry Wolf, Loudon Wainwright III

Looks like spring has brought a flurry of creativity with five local bands releasing albums this weekend starting with The Shiny Lights, who pulls members from many of other local bands in town. Other CD releases include The Lower 48, Pennyroyal, Big Villain, and Dave Olson; that's enough new music ... More >>

Lollapalooza 2012 lineup announced, and it's a good one

Related: SoundTown 2012 lineup announced River's Edge Music Festival 2012 at Harriet Island lineupYet another festival lineup came hurling toward the concert-going set late last night and it's a good one. This year's Lollapalooza performers include a bevy of top-tier Billboard-charting acts -- start ... More >>

The Flaming Lips working with Bon Iver, Yoko Ono, and Nick Cave on their new album

​If anyone can pull off this mad concoction it's the Flaming Lips. As if their idiosyncratic sound and the unhinged musical themes of their past albums wasn't enough, the Lips have now recruited a talented batch of disparate special guests to work with them on their new record. In addition to ... More >>

Critics' Picks: Odd Future, Dum Dum Girls, and more

Com Truise

Neon Indian releasing custom synthesizer with new album pre-order

Alan Palomo, musician/synthesizer wizard​These days, it's not surprising to find bands offering increasingly elaborate album packages available for pre-order. T-shirts, posters, 45 rpm singles, and even marijuana-flavored gummy skulls (by the Flaming Lips, of course) are all par for the course ... More >>

Elite Gymnastics ride the chillwave

Duo's electronic pop receiving national attention

Radio K broadcasting from SXSW this week

The local station is planning to interview a whopping 22 bands, with 6 in-studio performances scheduled.

SXSW Survival Guide: Wear sunscreen, and don't be an a-hole

A few practical tips for SXSW attendees and remote followers.

Bonnaroo announces lineup in most annoying way possible

In tiny increments via social media.

Weekly Charts: Top songs spun on Radio K and the Current

A comprehensive list of the singles charting this week on Radio K and The Current, complete with streaming audio.