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May 27, 2013

Laura Marling's fourth album, Once I Was An Eagle, was expertly produced by Ethan Johns, who is best known for his work with Kings of Leon, Ryan Adams and Ray LaMontagne. It's a wonderful-sounding album, spare and earthy.

Album Review: Laura Marling - Once I Was An Eagle

Album Review: Laura Marling - Once I Was An Eagle

Bill DeVille • May 27, 2013

Laura Marling's fourth album, Once I Was An Eagle, was expertly produced by Ethan Johns, who is best known for his work with Kings of Leon, Ryan Adams and Ray LaMontagne. It's a wonderful-sounding album, spare and earthy.

Prince brings out Bobby Z, thanks hometown fans at uneven Myth show

Prince brings out Bobby Z, thanks hometown fans at uneven Myth show

Erik Thompson • May 27, 2013

  After years of multi-night stands at other big cities in the U.S. Prince has recently rekindled his mercurial love affair with his hometown, starting with his six-show stand at the Dakota back in January and ramping up to a surprise two-show engagement at the Myth on Saturday night. Many area fans initially balked at…

Enemy Planes performs in The Current studios

Enemy Planes performs in The Current studios

David Campbell and Jon Schober • May 26, 2013

When Enemy Planes comes up in conversation, the same thing is always said: "What happened to Pictures Of Then?" That band essentially disappeared as Enemy Planes came into existence, leading many to think that they had split up. In reality, they're still together, but Enemy Planes explores a new direction, one that's heavily atmospheric, moody and laden with their most complex instrumentation yet.

New Hot: three distinguished musical acts look for their big break

New Hot: three distinguished musical acts look for their big break

David Safar and Jon Schober • May 26, 2013

This week on New Hot, read about a new album from two of James Blake's best friends, plus one of the UK's youngest and most successful songwriters. These are our three recommended releases for Tuesday, May 28.

Block Rockin' Weekend returns!

Block Rockin' Weekend returns!

May 24, 2013

Starting this Friday at 4 p.m. and continuing through Memorial Day, The Current will bring you another installment of our Block Rockin' Weekend festivities. We'll be playing three-song sets of your (and our) favorite artists all weekend—from Dessa to David Bowie, Spoon to Stevie Wonder.

Maud Hixson Sings Michael Leonard

Maud Hixson Sings Michael Leonard

Mike Pengra and Maud Hixson • May 24, 2013

Jazz singer Maud Hixson talks about her new disc, "Don't Let a Good Thing Get Away."

9:30 Coffee Break: Prince

9:30 Coffee Break: Prince

May 24, 2013

What Prince songs do you want to hear today for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

Movie Maven: 'The Hangover Part III'

Movie Maven: 'The Hangover Part III'

Luke Taylor and Stephanie Curtis • May 24, 2013

MPR's Movie Maven, Stephanie Curtis, joins Jill Riley and Steve Seel to review the final installment in 'The Hangover' trilogy.

With musicians facing health care uncertainty, benefit concerts are on the rise

With musicians facing health care uncertainty, benefit concerts are on the rise

Andrea Swensson • May 24, 2013

  Scan the listings of the Twin Cities concert calendar each week, and chances are you’ll notice a pair of familiar words popping up time and time again: “Benefit concert.” The age-old practice of offering up a few sets of live music in exchange for donations from attendees has become something of a tradition in…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan

May 24, 2013

Jazz great Duke Ellington passed away, Queen's Freddie Mercury was honored, and Bob Dylan was born Today in Music History.

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