http://www.thecurrent.org/collection/newsNews about music and the musicians heard on The Current.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:13:03 -0500http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/06/13/the-replacements-will-play-first-shows-in-22-years-this-summer-and-fallIt's official: After years of near-misses, teases, and tantalizing hints, the Replacements have just announced that they will, in fact, reunite to play at least three shows.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:58:15 -0500http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/05/28/the-current-morning-show-broadcasts-live-from-longfellow-grill-on-june-7Come hang out with Steve Seel, Jill Riley, regular Morning Show contributors and outstanding bands over breakfast, a cup of coffee and live radio from 6-10 a.m. on June 7, 2013.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:00:12 -0500http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/06/04/beck-defriendedSinger-songwriter and producer Beck is set to release new music soon, with not one but two full-length albums due out later this year. Hear "Defriended," our first taste of the indie icon's new sound.Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:50:00 -0500http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/06/03/sharon-jones-postpones-tour-give-the-peopleIn a statement on her website, Sharon Jones announced that she and the Dap Kings are postponing the release date of their forthcoming record 'Give the People What They Want' and remaining tour datesMon, 03 Jun 2013 08:15:06 -0500http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/05/21/the-doors-keyboardist-ray-manzarek-diesRay Manzarek, whose keyboard was a trademark of The Doors sound, died at the age of 74 on Monday, May 20, 2013.Mon, 20 May 2013 23:31:02 -0500http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/05/20/vampire-weekend-showVampire Weekend has just announced they will perform live at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on August 5 in support of their just released, critically acclaimed third album, <em>Modern Vampires of the City</em>. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m.Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/05/06/lauryn-hill-neurotic-society-compulsory-mixThe first new music from Lauryn Hill in well over a decade, "Neroutic Society (Compulsory Mix)" comes quickly on the heels of her announcement with Sony that allows her to helm her own boutique label, but requires at least 5 songs and a new album.Mon, 06 May 2013 08:21:24 -0500http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/04/26/rip-george-jonesCountry icon George Jones passed away earlier today at at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 81, The Current has learned. The Texas native was known for his distinctive sonorous voice, and he considered by some to be the finest male singer country music ever produced.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:55:33 -0500http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/04/22/bob-dylan-my-morning-jacket-wilco-midway-stadium-july-10Some heavy hitters are making their way to Saint Paul's ballpark by the train yard on July 10, as part of Bob Dylan's AmericanaramA Festival..Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:38:01 -0500http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/04/17/city-pages-best-of-twin-citiesThanks to the readers and editors of City Pages for once again recognizing The Current and our staff in the Best of the Twin Cities issue.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:05:00 -0500