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November 25, 2013

AgesandAges - Divisionary (Do The Right Thing), from the new album "Divisionary."

AgesandAges - Divisionary (Do The Right Thing)

AgesandAges - Divisionary (Do The Right Thing)

Jon Schober • Nov 25, 2013

AgesandAges - Divisionary (Do The Right Thing), from the new album "Divisionary."

First Avenue employee and former 400 Bar manager Billy Sverkerson passes away

First Avenue employee and former 400 Bar manager Billy Sverkerson passes away

Andrea Swensson • Nov 24, 2013

William Joseph “Billy” Sverkerson, a longtime behind-the-scenes fixture of the Twin Cities music scene who got his start managing the 400 Bar and recently worked backstage at First Avenue, passed away early Sunday morning. He was 60 years old. Billy came from a large family—he was the fifth of 10 children in the Sverkerson clan—and…

Dosh performs for The Local Show

Dosh performs for The Local Show

David Campbell and Jon Schober • Nov 24, 2013

Dosh is always busy. Inbetween constant touring with Andrew Bird, his work with The Cloak Ox and his solo recordings, the prolific drummer also managed to contribute a cover to this year's installment of the "Minnesota Beatle Project."

The 10 best answers from Prince and 3rdEyeGirl’s Twitter Q&A

The 10 best answers from Prince and 3rdEyeGirl’s Twitter Q&A

Andrea Swensson • Nov 23, 2013

If 2013 has taught us anything about Prince, it’s that there’s no way to predict what he might do next. He could release a new song without warning; invite fans to Paisley Park for a last-minute pajama party, complete with pancakes; Livestream a rehearsal at Paisley for the world to see; or simply show up…

Music Memory: Billy Idol, "Dancing with Myself"

Music Memory: Billy Idol, "Dancing with Myself"

Nov 23, 2013

The second in a series of musical reminiscences, Patricia Johnson of Plymouth, Minn. shares a vivid recollection of one of Billy Idol's catchiest songs.

JFK, gone away: 50 years of rock references

JFK, gone away: 50 years of rock references

Nov 22, 2013

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break we are honoring the memory of John F. Kennedy with a set of songs about, or making reference to the former President. What songs would you like to hear today?

Movie Maven: 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'; 'The Broken Circle Breakdown'

Movie Maven: 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'; 'The Broken Circle Breakdown'

Stephanie Curtis • Nov 22, 2013

MPR Movie Maven and Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis talks to Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the latest adventure featuring Katniss Everdeen and about a Belgian film that looks at friendship and bluegrass music.

Friday Five: Haley Bonar, Red Mountain, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Haley Bonar, Red Mountain, and more new Minnesota music videos

Andrea Swensson • Nov 22, 2013

It’s Friday! What better excuse is there to bug off of work for a little while and catch up on some of the best new Minnesota music videos? We have a lot of great ones on deck this week, starting with a fiery (literally) new video from Haley Bonar… Haley Bonar We already knew Haley…

Interview with Moby

Interview with Moby

Steve Seel • Nov 22, 2013

Following the release of his 11th studio album, Innocents, Moby chats with The Current's Steve Seel. During the conversation, Moby talks about what it's like to make music in 2013, how he came to collaborate with Wayne Coyne and why he decided to move from New York to Los Angeles.

Fathom Lane and batteryboy talk vinyl, nostalgia, and songwriting ahead of their dual release show

Fathom Lane and batteryboy talk vinyl, nostalgia, and songwriting ahead of their dual release show

Andrea Swensson • Nov 22, 2013

By now we’ve all heard plenty about the vinyl resurgence, and how the sale of vinyl albums have skyrocketed past CD sales in recent years despite the challenges plaguing the music industry. And we’ve seen this play out on the local level as well, with vinyl manufacturer Noiseland Industries continuing to press more and more LPs.…

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