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July 10, 2014

Jack White goes from the middle of the pack to numero uno on this week's Chart. Not the first time that's happened in his illustrious career! If you are a fan of the White Stripes, Jack is issuing Live Under the Lights of the Rising Sun, a live double-LP as part of "Vault Package" series on his Third Man Label.

The Chart Show: Jack White to release rare White Stripes' recordings, soars to #1

The Chart Show: Jack White to release rare White Stripes' recordings, soars to #1

Bill DeVille • Jul 10, 2014

Jack White goes from the middle of the pack to numero uno on this week's Chart. Not the first time that's happened in his illustrious career! If you are a fan of the White Stripes, Jack is issuing Live Under the Lights of the Rising Sun, a live double-LP as part of "Vault Package" series on his Third Man Label.

Noisey interviews Tommy Stinson, Craig Finn, Bob Mould, Lori Barbero and Lizzo for ‘Made in Minnesota’

Noisey interviews Tommy Stinson, Craig Finn, Bob Mould, Lori Barbero and Lizzo for ‘Made in Minnesota’

Andrea Swensson • Jul 9, 2014

Set aside nine minutes of your day today to watch “Made in Minnesota,” a mini-documentary on the Minnesota music scene by Vice’s music channel Noisey. As opposed to the MTV feature on Minneapolis that came out last year, which focused on what’s happening here and now, the Noisey doc offers a more historical look by…

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9:30 Coffee Break: Happy Birthday Jack White

Jul 9, 2014

What Jack White projects and collaboration do you want to hear? Give us your suggestions for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Cold Fermentation

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Cold Fermentation

Jul 9, 2014

This week Dara spoke to The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the fermentation trend in Minnesota.

Today in Music History: Dylan Records "Blowin' In The Wind"

Today in Music History: Dylan Records "Blowin' In The Wind"

Jul 9, 2014

Elvis Costello quit his day job, Johnny Cash signed to Columbia, and Bob Dylan recorded "Blowin' In the Wind" Today in Music History.

Cabooze to celebrate 40th anniversary with special series of shows

Cabooze to celebrate 40th anniversary with special series of shows

Austin Gerth • Jul 9, 2014

The Cabooze, a rock club that’s become a West Bank music institution, has announced plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special series of concerts. Shows announced so far include Lamont Cranston and Friends, the Butanes Soul Revue, and a tribute to reggae legend Peter Tosh, among others. The Cabooze opened in July 1974. The first musical act…

Today’s Music News: 13,000 new music videos, Idina Menzel comes to Target Field, and more

Today’s Music News: 13,000 new music videos, Idina Menzel comes to Target Field, and more

Staff • Jul 9, 2014

13,000 live music videos—from classic rock to current indie bands—have been published on YouTube by the intrepid bootleggers of Wolfgang’s Vault. Local music fans will dig finds like this ’82 vid of Prince playing “Controversy.” (Local Current) The vault also includes this footage of Bob Dylan singing “Forever Young”—which will be covered by Idina Menzel (!?)…

Mirah - 24th St.

Mirah - 24th St.

Jul 9, 2014

Mirah - 24th St.

The Rural Alberta Advantage debut 'Terrified,' talk about new album

The Rural Alberta Advantage debut 'Terrified,' talk about new album

David Safar • Jul 8, 2014

Anticipating the release of Rural Alberta Advantage's 3rd studio album, Mended with Gold, frontman Nils Edenloff chatted with New Hot host David Safar this week to debut "Terrified," the first single off the new record.

The Current to visit Duluth July 25 and 26

The Current to visit Duluth July 25 and 26

Jul 8, 2014

Duluth Mayor Don Ness talks to Steve Seel about The Current's summer road trip to Duluth that will feature a live broadcast with special guests and a night of local music.

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