ReviewsAlbum of the Week: The Avett BrothersBill DeVille • Nov 18, 2019For their tenth record, The Avett Brothers are branching out both musically and lyrically, but don't worry - there are still plenty of songs featuring that classic Avett sound.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: AmericanaAnna Weggel • Nov 15, 2019Tomorrow night, Bill DeVille is bringing Pert Near Sandstone and Jerry Douglas to First Avenue for The United States of Americana 10th Anniversary show. Let's get excited with today's Coffee Break - what songs do you want to hear that have an Americana vibe?
Local Current BlogReview and photos: FKA twigs brings strength and intention to masterful Palace Theatre performanceMaddie Schwappach • Nov 15, 2019Thirty minutes after her scheduled set time, following a half-hour of increasingly urgent electronic music, FKA twigs floated in front of the velvet curtain of the Palace Theatre on Thursday night. Her eyes were covered in ruby red crystals and she wore a massive volume of lavish fabrics that made it impossible to tell where…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Give to the Max Nov 14, 2019We started the mood off with yesterday's kindness break so let's keep the spirit going today with a set of music inspired by Give to the Max day, which is today! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention giving, sharing, and money?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Top ten essential music readsJay Gabler • Nov 13, 2019What are the essential reads for music fans, the books that every music lover must have on their nightstand bucket list? The Current and AARP Minnesota asked you to vote, and you came through. Here, from number ten to number one, are the music must-reads according to you.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: KindnessAnna Weggel • Nov 13, 2019November 13 is World Kindness Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that showcase or mention an act of kindness?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Andrew Ridgeley and Wham!Jay Gabler • Nov 13, 2019There are no two ways about it: you know who Andrew Ridgeley is because of George Michael. By the same token, though, you might very well not know who George Michael is if not for Andrew Ridgeley.
Local Current BlogReview and photos: Angel Olsen turns First Avenue into her own immersive worldMaddie Schwappach • Nov 13, 2019The loudest moment of Angel Olsen’s Tuesday night show at First Avenue came a few songs into her set at the end of “Lark.” The tune concluded with Olsen’s husky vocals echoing the phrase “dream on” over a sparse drum beat and a bass line that resembled a heartbeat. It was impossible to hear the…
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: Clive Davis documentary discussionMary Lucia • Nov 12, 2019The number of artists Clive Davis discovered, inspired and worked with is staggering. A documentary available on Netflix and elsewhere explores the life of this person Mary Lucia describes as 'an old-school music mogul.'
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: The world of Neil YoungAnna Weggel • Nov 12, 2019Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young is 74 today, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Neil Young - originals, covers, collaborations, etc.?