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May 18, 2014

'Are We There' is a record of undeniable brilliance, a tough yet bracing listen that shows Van Etten reaching new heights as a songwriter, producer, and vocalist. Hear the entire album before its release on May 27, 2014.

First Listen: Sharon Van Etten, 'Are We There'

First Listen: Sharon Van Etten, 'Are We There'

Mac Wilson • May 18, 2014

'Are We There' is a record of undeniable brilliance, a tough yet bracing listen that shows Van Etten reaching new heights as a songwriter, producer, and vocalist. Hear the entire album before its release on May 27, 2014.

Haley Bonar performs in The Current studio

Haley Bonar performs in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • May 16, 2014

With a new album, 'Last War', scheduled for release on May 20, and an album-release party tonight (May 16) at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Haley Bonar came to The Current's studio to play some new songs and to talk with Mary Lucia.

Photos: Cage the Elephant, Foals, and J. Roddy Walston and the Business at Myth

Photos: Cage the Elephant, Foals, and J. Roddy Walston and the Business at Myth

Nate Ryan • May 16, 2014

Last night at Myth, Cage the Elephant headlined a show that also featured performances by Foals and J. Roddy Walston and the Business. J. Roddy Walston and the Business The Foals Cage the Elephant

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Five

May 16, 2014

In honor of our five years as a Morning Show we're looking for your suggestions for song with five or 5 in the title. What should we play for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

Weekend Arts Roundup: Art-A-Whirl

Weekend Arts Roundup: Art-A-Whirl

Marianne Combs • May 16, 2014

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley live from Psycho Suzi's to talk about Art-A-Whirl in Northeast Minneapolis.

Friday Five: Art-a-Whirl edition

Friday Five: Art-a-Whirl edition

Brett Baldwin • May 16, 2014

For the past four years, we’ve aligned Minnesota Music Day, (where we play nothing but local musicians on The Current) with the Saturday of Art-a-Whirl weekend. So what better way to synch things up than to pick some unseen videos of folks headlining (or just playing) the various stages around town. It’s called synergy, people.…

YourClassical

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Krist Novoselic

May 16, 2014

Patti Smith played music in the UK, Keith Richards had an accident, and Nirvana's Krist Novoselic was born Today in Music History.

Rocking the bar, in two senses: Barristers amp up for the Attractive Nuisance Tour

Rocking the bar, in two senses: Barristers amp up for the Attractive Nuisance Tour

Mallory Guinee • May 15, 2014

Jackson Browne taught us about “Lawyers in Love,” Belle and Sebastian know a good “Legal Man,” and George Harrison played the “Sue Me, Sue You Blues,” but now it’s time for some local lawyers to sing their own songs. On Friday, May 16, the Crooked Pint Ale House will play host to the 2014 Attractive…

Art-a-Whirl 2014: Music schedules at 331 Club, Indeed Brewing, 612 Brew, Grumpy’s NE, and more

Art-a-Whirl 2014: Music schedules at 331 Club, Indeed Brewing, 612 Brew, Grumpy’s NE, and more

KT Lindemann • May 15, 2014

The Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association’s annual art festival—Art-a-Whirl—is back for its 19th year this May 16-18. While you’re out browsing the famed neighborhood’s galleries, you also have plenty of opportunities to catch your favorite local acts live throughout the day. Plan your weekend with these music schedules from five Northeast venues. 331 club Friday, May…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Unique Voices

May 15, 2014

What musicians with unique voices should we play for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

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