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May 20, 2014

On tour supporting her new album, 'Make My Head Sing', Jessica Lea Mayfield stopped in to The Current's studio before playing a show at the Turf Club in St. Paul. While at The Current, Mayfield played a few songs and chatted with Mark Wheat.

Jessica Lea Mayfield performs in The Current studio

Jessica Lea Mayfield performs in The Current studio

Mark Wheat and Jessica Lea Mayfield • May 20, 2014

On tour supporting her new album, 'Make My Head Sing', Jessica Lea Mayfield stopped in to The Current's studio before playing a show at the Turf Club in St. Paul. While at The Current, Mayfield played a few songs and chatted with Mark Wheat.

Muja Messiah, Warehouse Eyes, Astronomique, Kougar, Ryan Traster: Minnesota record releases this week

Muja Messiah, Warehouse Eyes, Astronomique, Kougar, Ryan Traster: Minnesota record releases this week

KT Lindemann • May 20, 2014

Warehouse Eyes: Carvings Warehouse Eyes, an emerging five-piece dream pop group, create their unique sound by referencing elements of synth pop, slowcore, and indie rock, both at its sleepiest and most epic. Their debut EP, Carvings, is set for release this Friday, May 23, and the lead single “Tokyo” makes a great first impression. Vocalist…

First Listen: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, 'A Long Way To The Beginning'

First Listen: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, 'A Long Way To The Beginning'

Anastasia Tsioulcas • May 20, 2014

Fela Kuti's youngest son brings the fury, funk and sweat of Afrobeat to bear down on financial corruption and other issues. Along the way, he finds grace, humor and plenty of good beats.

Liquid Music announces third season

Liquid Music announces third season

Euan Kerr • May 20, 2014

Liquid Music curator Kate Nordstrum has announced the lineup for the third season of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's new music concert series, which includes such artists as Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche (pictured, above) and The National's Bryce Dessner. MPR News' Euan Kerr has the story.

Dr. Dog and Buckwheat Zydeco top list of acts playing Minnesota State Fair free stages in 2014

Dr. Dog and Buckwheat Zydeco top list of acts playing Minnesota State Fair free stages in 2014

Ellie Fuqua • May 20, 2014

In February, Dr. Dog came to Minneapolis for two packed shows at First Avenue. (They also stopped by to play a set in the Current’s studios.) This summer they’ll return to the Twin Cities to perform at a very different venue: the Minnesota State Fair. They’re part of the Fair’s recently released free stage entertainment…

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9:30 Coffee Break: Plagiarized Songs

May 20, 2014

For today's Coffee Break, let's put together a list of artists that have been accused of plagiarism. Who should we play this morning?

Lizzo drops new single “Luv It,” announces “Lizzobangers” rerelease

Lizzo drops new single “Luv It,” announces “Lizzobangers” rerelease

Ellie Fuqua • May 20, 2014

Lizzo, Minneapolis’s rising rap star, just dropped the third single, “Luv It,” from her debut album Lizzobangers. TIME (yes, TIME) premiered the song on Friday. “‘Luv It’ is an open book to my experience as a Houstonian,” the Minnesota transplant told the magazine. “I wrote it to pay homage to my earliest rap memories of free styling in…

The Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: Net Neutrality

The Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: Net Neutrality

May 20, 2014

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about net neutrality and the Idaho Governor's debate.

2014 Stone Arch Bridge Festival lineup to include Cactus Blossoms, Sean Anonymous, Greg Grease, more

2014 Stone Arch Bridge Festival lineup to include Cactus Blossoms, Sean Anonymous, Greg Grease, more

Ellie Fuqua • May 20, 2014

The Stone Arch Bridge Festival, a free three-day event on Father’s Day weekend, June 13-15, released their music lineup today. The festival will feature over 40 local bands performing an eclectic mix of genres from folk to hip-hop. These musicians will be dispersed among three stages near the festival’s iconic namesake landmark: under the Central…

Today in Music History: Foo Fighters Release "The Colour And The Shape"

Today in Music History: Foo Fighters Release "The Colour And The Shape"

May 20, 2014

James Brown got a pardon, Dan Wilson celebrates a birthday, and the Foo Fighters put out The Colour and The Shape Today in Music History.

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