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May 29, 2014

St. Vincent returns to the top this week to end her stay on the Chart with her second induction to the Chart Show Hall of Fame ("Cruel" off Strange Mercy was inducted in 2012) along with another debutante Haley Bonar. After two inductions last week and the Strypes and Lana Del Rey falling off the Chart, we had room for four new entries.

The Chart Show: St. Vincent inducted to Hall of Fame, goes out on top

The Chart Show: St. Vincent inducted to Hall of Fame, goes out on top

Mark Wheat • May 29, 2014

St. Vincent returns to the top this week to end her stay on the Chart with her second induction to the Chart Show Hall of Fame ("Cruel" off Strange Mercy was inducted in 2012) along with another debutante Haley Bonar. After two inductions last week and the Strypes and Lana Del Rey falling off the Chart, we had room for four new entries.

Bob Mould to play MN Music on a Stick; stream his new album 'Beauty & Ruin'

Bob Mould to play MN Music on a Stick; stream his new album 'Beauty & Ruin'

Leah Garaas • May 28, 2014

Today on The Current's Morning Show, Jill and Steve announced that Bob Mould would be on the bill for this year's MN Music on a Stick lineup at the State Fair Grandstand happening Saturday, Aug. 30. Stream his new album Beauty & Ruin (Merge) now.

The Falderals perform in the Radio Heartland studio

The Falderals perform in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra and The Falderals • May 28, 2014

Leading into their CD-release party and a multi-week, multi-city tour in support of their new album, 'Witness', the Falderals visit the Radio Heartland studios for a session hosted by Mike Pengra.

First Listen: Joe Henry, 'Invisible Hour'

First Listen: Joe Henry, 'Invisible Hour'

Ann Powers • May 28, 2014

Henry's new album examines the complexities of commitment, coupling gloom with streaming daylight and gilding his saddest observations with joy and awe.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Laughter

May 28, 2014

So, what songs should we play that either are about laughing or feature actual laughter? Give us your suggestions and we'll play a few for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Brasserie Zentral

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Brasserie Zentral

May 28, 2014

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton chatted with Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the newly opened Brasserie Zentral.

Meet Kris Johnson, the amp-building pro in the basement of Twin Town Guitars

Meet Kris Johnson, the amp-building pro in the basement of Twin Town Guitars

Ben Bartenstein • May 28, 2014

Down in the basement of Minneapolis’s Twin Town Guitars, a scientist named KJ has been at work for 14 years. When I visited Kris Johnson, 38, in his basement office last week, the first thing I noticed were the instruments on his back wall. Johnson named them off for me: multimeter, oscilloscope (“the most gratifying…

Today in Music History: Ike and Tina Release "River Deep, Mountain High"

Today in Music History: Ike and Tina Release "River Deep, Mountain High"

May 28, 2014

The Dark Side of the Moon eclipsed both the UK and the US, Depeche Mode's singer had surgery, and Ike and Tina Turner send Phil Spector into seclusion.

MN Music-on-a-Stick 2014: Brother Ali, Doomtree, Bob Mould, Cloud Cult, Har Mar Superstar, Cactus Blossoms to rock Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

MN Music-on-a-Stick 2014: Brother Ali, Doomtree, Bob Mould, Cloud Cult, Har Mar Superstar, Cactus Blossoms to rock Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Jay Gabler • May 28, 2014

The Current is proud to announce the lineup of its third annual MN Music-on-a-Stick showcase at the Minnesota State Fair: Cloud Cult, Bob Mould, Doomtree, Brother Ali, Har Mar Superstar, and the Cactus Blossoms will take the Grandstand stage on Saturday, August 30. The MN Music-on-a-Stick series, presented by the Current, gives fans a chance…

Interview: Lizzo on joining the Rock the Garden lineup

Interview: Lizzo on joining the Rock the Garden lineup

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • May 28, 2014

After a whirlwind weekend, Lizzo stopped by The Current's studio to talk with The Morning Show about joining the 2014 Rock the Garden lineup.

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