Welcome to Bandwidth, The Current digital team’s weekly roundup of news, music we like, and upcoming concerts. (Got a local topic you think we should include? Hit up localshow@mpr.org.)

Our new site

Full disclosure: If Bandwidth feels more like Band-slim-th this week, it’s because we were getting this new website ready. I am really excited about it, though. If you’re going, “What new website?” If you’re reading this, you’re on the new website! While the quest for a better web experience is never complete, a lot of work went into this redesign to not only address audience needs (more playlist functionality, more music discovery, more video) and it can be more responsive and customizable for future projects. Got feedback? Leave a comment or send us an email.

The Replacements’ Sorry Ma reissue is out

ICYMI somehow, this 40th anniversary reissue of the ‘Mats debut is out today. There’s yet another promotional video, and this time it’s for “Johnny’s Gonna Die.” “This sounds like a band so fired up they’re incapable of stopping,” said a pretty fired up Keith Harris in his assessment for Racket.

New Hippo Campus album

Electric Fetus has put up preorder info for the next Hippo Campus album, LP3, out February 4, 2022. The fellas played a surprise show at the Fine Line this week as part of launching an arts and advocacy initiative called Blossom.

Read on

• Star Tribune’s Sharyn Jackson gave an overview of the Dakota’s new food options from chef Remy Pettus: "‘intros’ (snacks) and ‘opening acts’ (appetizers), ‘headliners’ (entrees), ‘side acts’ (sides) and ‘curtain calls’ (dessert).”

• Mason Jennings has a trippy new single called “On the Brink.”

• There’s a new Bob Dylan tribute in Hibbing (MPR)

More from The Current

• Gully Boys’ tour van was stolen and later found sans gear.

• It’s a great day to listen to XINA (ZY-nah), an incredible Twin Cities talent who told her story to Julian.

• Jill Riley interviewed Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan about his new album with Soulsavers, and Sean McPherson caught up with Andre Cymone regarding the 40th anniversary of Prince’s Controversy album.

• Jay Gabler covered Sold Out, a music-based film based in the Twin Cities, and a new Drive-By Truckers book.

• Halloween 2021: Here’s everything The Current has going on.

• Jade shared new music from Jack White and Adele, and the Album of the Week is Bad Bad Hats’ Walkman.

Weekend Gig Lists

Friday, October 22: Lauren Daigle, San Halo, Matthew French

Saturday, October 23: Flogging Molly, Violent Femmes, Davina & The Vagabonds, Dosh, Folios

Sunday, October 24: The Rolling Stones, Lily, Spyro Gyra