Theft of the Dial: Billy BraggJill Riley and Billy Bragg • Oct 6, 2013Before playing a show with Joe Purdy at The Cedar, singer-songwriter Billy Bragg stopped by The Current studios to play a few of his favorite tracks and to chat with host Jill Riley of The Current's Morning Show about skiffle, Americana music and waving the flag for today's artists.
Prince throws an unforgettable Paisley party, hints at more next weekendAndrea Swensson • Oct 6, 2013Prince proved once again Saturday night that the best purple parties are the last-minute purple parties. He united his power trio 3rdEyeGirl and his sprawling NPG for a punchy, potent set that kept Paisley Park packed until 2:00 in the morning. Word of the show got out just days beforehand, and fans started lining up…
Friday Five: The Cloak Ox, Hastings 3000, and more new videosAndrea Swensson • Oct 4, 2013Are people starting to line up for tomorrow night’s Prince show at Paisley Park yet? You’ve heard it’s supposed to rain and thunderstorm all day tomorrow, right? This could get interesting… In the meantime, let’s stay dry indoors and sample a handful of the freshest videos to emerge from the Minnesota music scene. Happy Friday!…
9:30 Coffee Break: Chorus Starts the Songs Oct 4, 2013Yesterday we received an email from our Morning Show listener Lou. He wrote in and reminded us of the plethora of songs that start with the chorus.
Cube Critics: 'Gravity'Euan Kerr • Oct 4, 2013MPR News' Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Steve Seel and and Jill Riley to review the new space adventure film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.
Today in Music History: Queen's "Another One Bites The Dust" Hits The Top Oct 4, 2013Eric Clapton joined Yardbirds, Janis Joplin passed away and Queen hit the charts in the US Today in Music History.
Martin Devaney puts the past behind him and releases House of RustAndrea Swensson • Oct 4, 2013Martin Devaney has a made a career out of championing the underdogs of the world. Looking back on his 12 years of songwriting, some of his most memorable songs are also the most heartbreaking; from “Bowling on Valentine’s Day” to “Outside Looking In” to “Flowers on the Doorstep,” his protagonists are constantly being put through…
The Chambermaids - Electric SkyJon Schober • Oct 4, 2013The Chambermaids - Electric Sky, from the new album "Whatever Happened Tomorrow."
The Chart Show: 'Royals' Crowned AgainMark Wheat • Oct 4, 2013Lorde returns to the top for the fifth week total; her album release was met by good reviews for her shows in NYC. NONONO, Alt-J, Arcade Fire and Franz Ferdinand round out the top five. Check out the complete top 20 in this week's chart.
