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June 06, 2015

The Internet is buzzing over a report by Pitchfork that Paul Westerberg has declared the Replacements have played their final show. During the band’s performance at Primavera Porto today, The Replacements’ Paul Westerberg announced that this would be the last time that the band plays together. After saying that the band stayed at the hotel…

Paul Westerberg reportedly says Replacements have played their final show

Paul Westerberg reportedly says Replacements have played their final show

Jay Gabler • Jun 6, 2015

The Internet is buzzing over a report by Pitchfork that Paul Westerberg has declared the Replacements have played their final show. During the band’s performance at Primavera Porto today, The Replacements’ Paul Westerberg announced that this would be the last time that the band plays together. After saying that the band stayed at the hotel…

A letter from Steve Seel

A letter from Steve Seel

Steve Seel • Jun 5, 2015

Steve Seel shares a note with listeners ahead of his return to the airwaves in a new role, beginning the week of June 8.

Heads up: Some scheduling changes on The Current

Heads up: Some scheduling changes on The Current

Jim McGuinn • Jun 5, 2015

Program Director Jim McGuinn shares some updates and information about some temporary on-air changes happening in recent and coming weeks.

Theft of the Dial: Hot Chip

Theft of the Dial: Hot Chip

Hot Chip, David Campbell and Leah Garaas • Jun 5, 2015

Hot Chip has stopped by The Current's studio to play some of their own music, but when they played the First Avenue mainroom last week in support of their latest Why Make Sense?, we instead asked them to take over our airwaves and to play songs by some of their favorite artists.

Sophia Eris takes the mic as Local Current DJ in residence

Sophia Eris takes the mic as Local Current DJ in residence

Kelsey • Jun 5, 2015

Tune in to our Minnesota music stream every Friday in June from noon to 6:00 p.m. to hear host Sophia Eris spin local tunes.

Theft of the Dial: Matt and Kim

Theft of the Dial: Matt and Kim

Jade and Matt and Kim • Jun 5, 2015

While Matt and Kim were in town to play Mill City Nights, they stopped by The Current's studio to take over the airwaves with a Theft of the Dial featuring their favorite tracks by other artists.

9:30 Coffee Break: Butterfly Songs

9:30 Coffee Break: Butterfly Songs

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Jun 5, 2015

As plans are proposed to turn the I-35 corridor into a butterfly-friendly habitat in order to protect these vital pollinators, we're wondering: What songs do you want to hear that have "butterfly" or "butterflies" in the title or lyrics? Send us your requests.

Cube Critic: 'Love and Mercy'

Cube Critic: 'Love and Mercy'

Stephanie Curtis • Jun 5, 2015

Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jill Riley and Sean McPherson about the new Brian Wilson biopic starring John Cusack, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Dano and Paul Giamatti.

Rhymesayers sets date for Target Center 20th anniversary concert

Rhymesayers sets date for Target Center 20th anniversary concert

Allegra Wallingford • Jun 5, 2015

As part of their ongoing 20th anniversary celebration, hip-hop label Rhymesayers has released a save-the-date for what promises to be an amazing night. The show will take place Friday, Dec. 4 at Target Center, though the lineup is TBA at the moment. In curating the lineup for the event, Rhymesayers will have no shortage of talent…

Today in Music History: A diploma for Bob Dylan

Today in Music History: A diploma for Bob Dylan

Jun 5, 2015

Elvis Presley's televised gyrations caused a stir; Roy Oribson went to No. 1 with 'Running Scared'; U2 performed and recorded at Red Rocks; Paul McCartney released an album with a side of coffee; and Bob Dylan graduated from Hibbing High School, Today in Music History.

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