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June 13, 2014

What’s that saying? All killer, no filler? This week’s Friday Five practically assembled itself as some of the state’s most recognizable and talented artists released one music video after another. Haley Bonar Haley Bonar takes the “You will get back on the plane” metaphor literally in the video for “Kill the Fun,” which is the…

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

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

Andrea Swensson • Jun 13, 2014

What’s that saying? All killer, no filler? This week’s Friday Five practically assembled itself as some of the state’s most recognizable and talented artists released one music video after another. Haley Bonar Haley Bonar takes the “You will get back on the plane” metaphor literally in the video for “Kill the Fun,” which is the…

Interview with comedian Kumail Nanjiani

Interview with comedian Kumail Nanjiani

Jun 13, 2014

Comedian Kumail Nanjiani stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jill Riley about his path to comedy, his love of X-Files, and geek culture.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Trains

Jun 13, 2014

How about we put together a playlist of train songs for the new light rail trains? Give us your suggestions for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

Cube Critic: 'Obvious Child', 'The Clock'

Cube Critic: 'Obvious Child', 'The Clock'

Euan Kerr • Jun 13, 2014

MPR News Arts Reporter and Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about a new film he describes as an alt-rom-com, as well as an exclusive screening of a film at Walker Art Center during Northern Spark 2014.

Bob Mould performs in The Current studio

Bob Mould performs in The Current studio

Bob Mould and Steve Seel • Jun 13, 2014

Celebrating the release of his new album, 'Beauty & Ruin', and in town for a special appearance on 'Wits', Bob Mould stopped in to The Current's studio to play songs and to talk to Steve Seel about how the new album came together.

Local Gig List: June 12-15

Local Gig List: June 12-15

Andrea Swensson • Jun 13, 2014

Friday, June 13 Stone Arch Bridge Festival Kick-Off Water Power Park, Minneapolis 6 p.m., free, all ages Country and roots aficionados the Cactus Blossoms, Frankie Lee, and Mike Munson perform down at Water Power Park to help kick off the three-day Stone Arch Bridge Festival, which will bring over a 100 musicians and 250 visual…

Today in Music History: The Beatles Have Their Last Number One

Today in Music History: The Beatles Have Their Last Number One

Jun 13, 2014

The Stones introduced their newest member, Alanis Morissette dropped some angst into the world, and The Beatles released their last single Today in Music History.

Songs of the Summer 2014: Here are your picks

Songs of the Summer 2014: Here are your picks

Jay Gabler • Jun 13, 2014

What will be the songs of the summer this year—the new songs that people will be playing as they enjoy relaxing in the warm weather? Last week, staff at the Current shared our picks, and we invited you to share yours. You weighed in on our site, on Twitter, and on Facebook. Here are some…

The Cactus Blossoms - Change Your Ways or Die (The Buffalo Song)

The Cactus Blossoms - Change Your Ways or Die (The Buffalo Song)

Jun 13, 2014

The Cactus Blossoms - Change Your Ways or Die (The Buffalo Song)

“Survival of the Fittest”: Kristoff Krane and Carnage showcase young hip-hop talent

“Survival of the Fittest”: Kristoff Krane and Carnage showcase young hip-hop talent

Jay Gabler • Jun 12, 2014

“I know what it feels like to know that it’s time to share with others on another level, and not have the proper connections, know-how or resources to be able to do it,” says Kristoff Krane in a press release. “Carnage opened that door for me when he vouched for me back in the day…

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