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November 02, 2013

A minor edit turns into an extended remix.

Need a little more Lou Reed in your Tribe Called Quest?

Need a little more Lou Reed in your Tribe Called Quest?

Jacquie Fuller • Nov 2, 2013

A minor edit turns into an extended remix.

Okkervil River perform live in The Current's studios

Okkervil River perform live in The Current's studios

Mac Wilson and Okkervil River • Nov 2, 2013

On the way to their show tonight at First Avenue, Okkervil River stopped by The Current's studios to talk about and to play some songs off their new album, The Silver Gymnasium.

Friday Five: Mason Jennings, Dan Wilson, and more new MN music videos

Friday Five: Mason Jennings, Dan Wilson, and more new MN music videos

Andrea Swensson • Nov 1, 2013

Happy Friday! Here’s a handful of fresh Minnesota-made music videos to help you pass these last few workweek hours… Mason Jennings’ Wilderness If you only watch one Minnesota music video this week, make it this one. Filmed by Dan Huiting in Marfa, Texas, and featuring a cameo from local artist Lauren Josephine, the video for…

9:30 Coffee Break: Famous Mustaches

9:30 Coffee Break: Famous Mustaches

Nov 1, 2013

We are helping to kick off Movember and today's "Shave the Date" with a Coffee Break celebrating musicians with great mustaches.

Movie Maven: '12 Years a Slave'

Movie Maven: '12 Years a Slave'

Stephanie Curtis • Nov 1, 2013

MPR Movie Maven and Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis joins Jill Riley and Jade to talk about a new historical drama starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender.

Lou Reed's Legacy

Lou Reed's Legacy

Nov 1, 2013

The staff at The Current reflect on the music of Lou Reed in the wake of the rock pioneer's passing on Sunday at age 71.

Theft of the Dial: Father John Misty

Theft of the Dial: Father John Misty

Nov 1, 2013

He may say he doesn't want to talk about his music, but Josh Tillman (a.k.a Father John Misty) has strong feelings about the music he listens to in his free time. The eclectic singer-songwriter draws his inspiration from a varity of music genres and he played us some of his current favorite songs.

Today in Music History: Elvis Scores His Comeback Hit

Today in Music History: Elvis Scores His Comeback Hit

Nov 1, 2013

The Beatles went to no. 1 for the 13th time, U2 set up a video link, and Rlvis Presley hit no. 1 for the first time in 7 years Today in Music History.

Infographic: Comparing venue sizes in the Twin Cities

Infographic: Comparing venue sizes in the Twin Cities

Andrea Swensson • Nov 1, 2013

The big news in the Twin Cities music scene this week broke Monday when St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, long a supporter of local arts and culture, announced the city’s plans to renovate and reopen the 97-year-old Palace Theatre on West 7th Place in the heart of downtown St. Paul. The city plans to invest…

Lizzo - Bus Passes and Happy Meals

Lizzo - Bus Passes and Happy Meals

Jon Schober • Nov 1, 2013

Lizzo - Bus Passes and Happy Meals, from the new album "Lizzobangers."

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