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May 21, 2015

The latest project from Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard is a collection of 18 tunes by George Gershwin. Prudence and Dan stopped by the Radio Heartland studio to perform some songs from their new album, Gershwin.

Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard sing Gershwin

Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard sing Gershwin

Mike Pengra • May 21, 2015

The latest project from Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard is a collection of 18 tunes by George Gershwin. Prudence and Dan stopped by the Radio Heartland studio to perform some songs from their new album, Gershwin.

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs for the Saints

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs for the Saints

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • May 21, 2015

In honor of the St. Paul Saints' home opener at their new stadium, CHS Field, let's root, root, root for the home team: For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have "saint" or "saints" in the title or lyrics? Send us your requests.

Weekend Arts Roundup: Visual and Verbal Communication

Weekend Arts Roundup: Visual and Verbal Communication

Marianne Combs • May 21, 2015

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Jill Riley and Sean McPherson to talk about two photo exhibitions and a theater show that has been getting rave reviews.

The nine best quotes from the Replacements’ interview with the Guardian

The nine best quotes from the Replacements’ interview with the Guardian

Jay Gabler • May 21, 2015

As the Replacements head off on a short European tour, Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson granted a long, career-spanning interview to The Guardian‘s Michael Hann, who calls the ‘Mats “one of the ur-bands of American rock—beloved by peers including R.E.M. and disciples such as Nirvana.” Here are nine great quotes from the interview. “There was a game that…

Review: Twin Peaks slam into the 7th Street Entry

Review: Twin Peaks slam into the 7th Street Entry

Bridget Bennett • May 21, 2015

Flailing about and playing keyboards with their faces, Twin Peaks have the kind of stage presence that throws a crowd into a real rock and roll show. Hailing from the Windy City, Twin Peaks took over the 7th Street Entry on Tuesday night with other Midwestern rockers, the majority of whose members were young enough to sport…

Don’t take Soundset for granted

Don’t take Soundset for granted

Toki Wright • May 21, 2015

Let’s start this article with full disclosure. As someone who’s performed at and hosted Soundset a few times, put out albums jointly with Rhymesayers (RSE) and Soul Tools, and received support for the Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop festival from RSE, my perspective is biased. Sorry, my friend, you aren’t going to get a disgruntled dissertation.…

Musicheads Essential Artists: Beastie Boys

Musicheads Essential Artists: Beastie Boys

Sean McPherson • May 21, 2015

Each day during Minnesota Public Radio's Spring Member Drive, The Current will highlight a different artist who has made a significant contribution to the music world and a lasting impression on the music we listen to today. We call them Musicheads Essential Artists, and today we're highlighting Beastie Boys.

Today in Music History: Adele tops the singles charts

Today in Music History: Adele tops the singles charts

May 21, 2015

Stevie Wonder recorded his second album; Dusty Springfield released a song that would be a hit; Elton John toured the Soviet Union; Joe Strummer got arrested in Germany; and Adele rolled to the top of the singles charts, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Hot Chip their way to #1 ahead of First Avenue gig

The Chart Show: Hot Chip their way to #1 ahead of First Avenue gig

Mark Wheat • May 21, 2015

Hot Chip move to #1 the week of their album's release and ahead of a big First Avenue gig; Father John Misty is back on the Chart; Tame Impala take the biggest leap after a sold out Twin Cities show; Built to Spill make their Chart debut.

Dave Simonett and Mark Gehring launch GNDWIRE Records

Dave Simonett and Mark Gehring launch GNDWIRE Records

Andrea Swensson • May 20, 2015

Trampled by Turtles frontman Dave Simonett is teaming up with Mark Gehring, a Twin Cities-based artist manager and the force behind the Minnesota Beatle Project series, to launch a new record label, GNDWIRE (pronounced “Ground Wire”) Records. Simonett and Gehring have tapped into a powerful network to help with their launch, combining their resources to get distribution…

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