Koo Koo crashed the MPR booth to kick it with Jill Riley and Steve Seel and bring the boogie to the onlooking crowd.

Jeff Lynne of E.L.O. felt that some of his best songwriting, at that point in his career, was on this record. The hits on this album were "Livin' Thing," "Do Ya" and "Telephone Line."

Photographer Nate Ryan captures something magical using analog

Tonight’s the night! The ’90s will be alive and well at the State Fair Grandstand this evening with back-to-back performances by Semisonic and the Jayhawks tonight, plus sets by Dessa, Jeremy Messersmith, and recently added opening act Lucy Michelle. If you’re at the fair today, be sure to head down to Carousel Park before the…

Local music notes from the week of August 27-31

Read about and download their new track "This Fire"

For Labor Day weekend this year, The Current will feature another edition of Block Rockin' Weekend, featuring three-song blocks from all of your favorite bands.

Deep Purple recorded this album using The Rolling Stones' Mobile Studio. The big hit was "Woman From Tokyo." Or--as the album sleeve reads, "Woman From Tokayo."

The State Fair is the center of attention this week, and with good reason, but we've also quietly been adding some great, varied new music to our mix on The Current. Check out new songs from Bob Dylan, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Muse, and more!

Program teaches students ages 7-18 to perform out in Twin Cities rock clubs