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April 11, 2014

Mally - A Long Day

Mally - A Long Day

Mally - A Long Day

Apr 11, 2014

Mally - A Long Day

Theft of the Dial: St. Vincent

Theft of the Dial: St. Vincent

Mark Wheat, St. Vincent and Leah Garaas • Apr 10, 2014

Ahead of her fantastic performance at the State Theatre on April 3, St. Vincent came by The Current studios to record a Theft of the Dial with host Mark Wheat.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Naked Musicians

Apr 10, 2014

What songs should we play from musicians who've shown up in public naked?

Weekend Arts Roundup: April 10, 2014

Weekend Arts Roundup: April 10, 2014

Marianne Combs • Apr 10, 2014

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about three arts events to fill out your Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening with moving tributes and wry commentary.

Koo Koo Kanga Roo sing “Whoopty Whoop” all over the U.S.A.

Koo Koo Kanga Roo sing “Whoopty Whoop” all over the U.S.A.

KT Lindemann • Apr 10, 2014

Plenty of bands take steps to reach out to their fans, but few of them go as far as “interactive dance party” duo Koo Koo Kanga Roo, who hugged literally everyone in attendance after their University of Minnesota—Morris show on March 22. They’re currently touring in anticipation of their upcoming album Whoopty Whoop, out May…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday E.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday E.

Apr 10, 2014

Nat King Cole was attacked, Jim Morrison asked an inappropriate question, and E, the lead singer of Eels, was born Today in Music History.

Trampled by Turtles share first single off new album, ‘Wild Animals’

Trampled by Turtles share first single off new album, ‘Wild Animals’

Andrea Swensson • Apr 10, 2014

Hot on the heels of the announcement of their inaugural Festival Palomino, which hits Canterbury Park on September 20, Trampled by Turtles are back with more news today: they have a new studio album, Wild Animals, coming out on July 15. Produced by Low’s Alan Sparhawk and recorded at the historic Pachyderm Studios in Cannon…

The Jayhawks reunite late-’90s ‘Sound of Lies’ lineup for reissues and tour

The Jayhawks reunite late-’90s ‘Sound of Lies’ lineup for reissues and tour

Andrea Swensson • Apr 10, 2014

As a follow-up to their 2009 Music From the North Country compilation and subsequent reunion tour, the Jayhawks have announced that they will reissue more of their albums and reunite once again—this time with their late-’90s, post-Mark Olson, Sound of Lies-era lineup that was led by Gary Louris and featured Tim O’Reagan, Marc Perlman, Karen Groberg,…

Snowmine - Columbus

Snowmine - Columbus

Apr 10, 2014

Snowmine - Columbus

The Chart Show: Messersmith clinches top seed

The Chart Show: Messersmith clinches top seed

Mark Wheat • Apr 10, 2014

Jeremy Messersmith consolidates his position at the top for the 5th week in total. It was a very tight race with only a hand full of votes separating the top 4. A nice jump for St. Vincent this week, perhaps because of her stellar show at State Theatre.

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