Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Feeling luckyAnna Reed • Jan 7, 2016The largest jackpot in U.S. history is up for grabs this weekend. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, send us your suggestions for "lucky" songs.
Local Current BlogMusic History Spotlight: Ardis Wells and the Rhythm Ranch GalsJackie Renzetti • Jan 7, 2016Ardis Wells and the Rhythm Ranch Gals occupied Minneapolis nightclub The Flame on a nightly basis in the 1950’s and ‘60s. Within the shifting lineup, longtime band members included Fern Dale, who previously performed with famed Minnesotan trio The Andrews Sisters, as well as Jan North and Patti Williams, who later performed as the North Sisters…
The Current Music NewsToday’s Music News: Will the newest heavy metal element be named after Lemmy?Staff • Jan 6, 2016Motörhead fans are circulating a petition to have one of four newly created heavy metal elements be named “Lemmium” after the late Lemmy Kilmister. Normally, new elements must be named after “a mythological concept, a mineral, a place or country, a property or a scientist,” but fans argue that since a star has already been named…
Local Current BlogThe O.K. Show, Episode 12: A conversation with Greg Grease on self-care and community buildingAndrea Swensson • Jan 6, 2016If it seems like you heard Greg Grease’s name a lot in 2015, that’s because he had an extremely busy year. He put out his sophomore full length record, Born to Lurk, Forced to Work, and followed it up with a pair of well-received EPs, in addition to guesting on at least half a dozen…
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Tech talkAnna Reed • Jan 6, 2016In honor of CES and National Technology Day, we're looking for songs that mention a form of technology for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.
Coffee BreakEating and Drinking with Dara: Cocktail roomsAnna Reed • Jan 6, 2016Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jade and Sean McPherson about local cocktail rooms.
Local Current BlogOake on Oake: ‘I am, first and foremost, a music fan’Andrea Swensson • Jan 6, 2016Longtime Twin Cities radio vet Brian Oake is joining the staff of the Current (!!!) to co-host the Morning Show with Jill Riley. The Morning Show is getting ready to re-launch on March 7, and in the meantime Oake will be on the Current on Fridays from 2-6 p.m. and filling in at other times as…
The Current Music NewsToday’s Music News: LCD Soundsystem to tour and release new album this yearStaff • Jan 5, 2016So what’s up with LCD Soundsystem reuniting just a few years after a much-hyped farewell show at Madison Square Garden? In a letter to fans, James Murphy explains that he’s written several songs, and after debating releasing them as a solo artist or with a new band, consulted with bandmates Pat Mahoney and Nancy Whang; the three agreed…
DuluthAllan Kingdom, the Social Disaster, Gabriel Douglas and more of this week’s Minnesota record releasesAaron Bolton • Jan 5, 2016Allan Kingdom: Northern Lights To say the least, Allan Kingdom has had a big year — with two Grammy nominations via his collaboration with Kanye West on “All Day”, continuing success for his group thestand4rd — including a Rock the Garden performance — and well-received solo shows including an appearance at The Current’s tenth birthday…
Coffee Break9:30 Coffee Break: Notable endingsAnna Reed • Jan 5, 2016For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, we're looking for songs with interesting endings.