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August 07, 2014

In the run-up to the Sept. 23, 2014, release of his new album, 'Please', Sondre Lerche is inviting his fans to remix one of his new songs, 'Bad Law.'

How would you remix a new Sondre Lerche song?

How would you remix a new Sondre Lerche song?

Aug 7, 2014

In the run-up to the Sept. 23, 2014, release of his new album, 'Please', Sondre Lerche is inviting his fans to remix one of his new songs, 'Bad Law.'

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Good Songs Part 2

Aug 7, 2014

What good songs should we play today?

Weekend Arts Roundup: peak of summer

Weekend Arts Roundup: peak of summer

Marianne Combs • Aug 7, 2014

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Jill Riley and Sean McPherson (in for Steve Seel) to talk about arts events going on during early August.

The mysteries of merch: How much is enough, and how much is too much?

The mysteries of merch: How much is enough, and how much is too much?

Kristoffer Tigue • Aug 7, 2014

It wasn’t until Black Diet were featured as one of First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2013, this past January, that its members even started taking their merchandise seriously. Now they’re designing all of their band’s merch on their own. “Merch was definitely not on a burner at all,” said backup singer Mugsy. “Not on the back…

Today in Music History: The Bee Gees Have Their First Number One

Today in Music History: The Bee Gees Have Their First Number One

Aug 7, 2014

The Turtles made a pop version of a Dylan tune, Ozzie Osborne got off the hook, and The Bee Gees hit number one Today in Music History.

YourClassical

Today’s Music News: Justin Vernon Joins Forces with Astronautalis and S. Carey

Staff • Aug 7, 2014

What is Jason Feathers? It is the new project that brings together Justin Vernon, Astronautalis, S. Carey, and produced  by Ryan Olson. A teaser of the group went up online yesterday, check it out and let us know what you think. (The Current) George Harrison explained why everyone should play the ukulele, his hand written…

Jake Rudh's Day Off: tracing the films of John Hughes

Jake Rudh's Day Off: tracing the films of John Hughes

Jake Rudh • Aug 7, 2014

For close to a decade, I've celebrated the work of John Hughes annually by hosting club events where I play iconic clips and unforgettable songs throughout ... but now it was time to go see where all the magic happened and visit the actual filming locations of many of these beloved movies.

The Chart Show: Spoon gets big boost week of 'They Want My Soul' release

The Chart Show: Spoon gets big boost week of 'They Want My Soul' release

Mark Wheat • Aug 7, 2014

Spoon get a big bump up the Chart as their new album They Want My Soul is released — we made it our Album of the Week. In her review, Mary Lucia suggested that, as a long time fan of the band, she regards "Rent I Pay" to be their best song ever.

Lefty and Crash ask: What's your birthday jam?

Lefty and Crash ask: What's your birthday jam?

Aug 6, 2014

It's Mary Lucia's birthday today, so naturally, she'll be playing some of her favorite songs. Lefty and Crash want to know: What's a favorite song you like to hear on your birthday?

Tori Amos performs live in The Current studio

Tori Amos performs live in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • Aug 6, 2014

On tour supporting her 14th studio album, 'Unrepentant Geraldines', as well as her rich back-catalogue, Tori Amos stopped by The Current's studio early on Sunday to play some songs and to have a chat with Bill DeVille.

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