New music from Solid Gold & Estate, video footage of Brother Ali in Paris, and Guante & See More Perspective drop a new album.

89.3 The Current and the Walker Art Center’s annual Rock the Garden music festival took place this past Saturday in front of a sold out crowd and a scorching sun (at least initially). And while at times the level of the music didn’t quite match up to the splendor of the day, no one could really come away disappointed from one of the best organized and curated outdoor concerts we’re likely to see all summer.

A recap of 2009 Grand Old Day featuring photos and commentary on Private Dancer, Solid Gold, M.anifest and First Communion Afterparty!

Solid Gold have announced three European festival dates in July.

The Decemberists, Calexico, Yeasayer and Solid Gold have been announced for this year’s Rock the Garden concert.

The shortest month of the year offered some of what might potentially be the biggest stories of the year. But between Kanye’s Storytellers, Lil Wayne dominating the Grammys and U2’s leak trumping every other release of the month, these are the stories that we feel best represent the month that was.

The third, and final, installment of Solid Gold’s UK tour journal (02.28).

The second installment of Solid Gold’s UK tour journal (02.26).

The first installment of Solid Gold’s UK tour journal (02.24).

Photo coverage of Solid Gold & Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles at the Electric Fetus in Minneapolis, MN.

Music video for “Bible Thumper” from Solid Gold’s “Bodies of Water” album.

Tapes ‘n Tapes
Last night was a true hometown celebration in downtown Minneapolis, with local bands Solid Gold and Tapes ‘n Tapes managing to completely sell-out First Avenue’s main room (and then some). The large venue …