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February 02, 2015

Music was an afterthought for Paramount Records, a short-lived label founded by a furniture company. But in its final years, it gave vital exposure to the artists who would come to define Delta blues.

In A Few Fateful Years, One Record Label Blew Open The Blues

In A Few Fateful Years, One Record Label Blew Open The Blues

Tom Cole • Feb 2, 2015

Music was an afterthought for Paramount Records, a short-lived label founded by a furniture company. But in its final years, it gave vital exposure to the artists who would come to define Delta blues.

Billy Idol performs live at the Turf Club for Rock 'n' Roll Radio

Billy Idol performs live at the Turf Club for Rock 'n' Roll Radio

Billy Idol • Jan 30, 2015

Watch video of Billy Idol performing "White Wedding" and "To Be a Lover" from his intimate acoustic set at the Turf Club as a part of The Current's 10th Anniversary.

Interview: Bob Mould

Interview: Bob Mould

Jim McGuinn • Jan 30, 2015

Ahead of two nights of shows at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Bob Mould stopped by The Current's studio for a live on-air chat with Jim McGuinn. "Coming back to the Twin Cities is always a great experience for me, this is my music home," Mould says, "so the expectations are always pretty high." Listen to the complete interview.

INTERVIEW: Open Mike Eagle

INTERVIEW: Open Mike Eagle

Steve Seel • Jan 30, 2015

Ahead of a live taping of his Infinite Guest podcast, 'Secret Skin', tonight at MPR's Forum, hip-hop artist and writer Open Mike Eagle spoke with Steve Seel on The Current's Morning Show.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs with 'Whoa'

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Jan 30, 2015

With the prevalence of "whoa-oh-oh's" in today's pop music, we thought we'd ask: Are there other songs that use the "whoa" to great effect but aren't specifically part of the current wave of pop tunes? Give us some ideas for "whoa" songs that are a little different for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Movie Maven: 'Black Sea'

Movie Maven: 'Black Sea'

Stephanie Curtis • Jan 30, 2015

MPR's Movie Maven Stephanie Curtis joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about a new thriller starring Jude Law.

Vocalist Molly Dean takes center stage with Moon and Pollution

Vocalist Molly Dean takes center stage with Moon and Pollution

Andrea Swensson • Jan 30, 2015

“My goal as a human being is to live my life as an authentic person,” Molly Dean says, leaning back in her chair and contemplating her role in the electro-pop band Moon and Pollution. Dean has just spent the previous 45 minutes discussing her musical history, her approach to songwriting, and her appreciation of her…

Today in Music History: Janis Joplin's Biggest Hit Is Released

Today in Music History: Janis Joplin's Biggest Hit Is Released

Jan 30, 2015

Elvis began recording his first album, The Stone Roses caused a scene, and Janis Joplin had her most successful song released Today in Music History.

YourClassical

Friday Five: Taggart and Rosewood, the Velveteens, and more new Minnesota music

Andrea Swensson • Jan 30, 2015

This week’s Friday Five kicks off with a Local Show exclusive: the first live footage of a new collaboration between Gayngs founders Zach Coulter and Ryan Olson, who came by our offices to turn the whole idea of an in-studio on its head… Taggart and Rosewood Dude. Duuuuuude. Although this footage of Taggart and Rosewood was…

Today’s Music News: ‘Don’t Stop Believin” is the all-time most-liked song on Pandora

Today’s Music News: ‘Don’t Stop Believin” is the all-time most-liked song on Pandora

Staff • Jan 30, 2015

Are you one of the people who’s sick of hearing Journey‘s “Don’t Stop Believin'”? Sorry, but you’ve been disagreed with over 20 million times by Pandora users who have made the 34-year-old anthem the single most-liked song on the streaming service. Rounding out the top five most-liked songs are Drake‘s “The Motto,” Imagine Dragons‘ “Radioactive,” Mario‘s “Let Me Love You,” and Goo Goo…

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