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June 25, 2015

Ben Brockway was thinking of closing up shop for the day, and then his phone rang. JD McPherson bassist Jimmy Sutton was going onstage at Rock the Garden in less than two hours and needed a repair to his upright bass. 'He saved the day,' Sutton says of Brockway's last-minute work.

How a Minneapolis luthier saved Jimmy Sutton's bass just before Rock the Garden

How a Minneapolis luthier saved Jimmy Sutton's bass just before Rock the Garden

Luke Taylor • Jun 25, 2015

Ben Brockway was thinking of closing up shop for the day, and then his phone rang. JD McPherson bassist Jimmy Sutton was going onstage at Rock the Garden in less than two hours and needed a repair to his upright bass. 'He saved the day,' Sutton says of Brockway's last-minute work.

Today’s Music News: Courtney Love trapped in violent Uber protest

Today’s Music News: Courtney Love trapped in violent Uber protest

Staff • Jun 25, 2015

Courtney Love is no stranger to protests, but in Paris on Thursday, she faced an angry mob that weren’t mad about her—they were mad about her car. Love was riding a car from Uber, the transportation service that’s recently been the target of blockades and protests by cab drivers who say Uber is threatening their…

9:30 Coffee Break: Rock that Anger Out

9:30 Coffee Break: Rock that Anger Out

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Jun 25, 2015

Extreme music - such as heavy metal - can positively influence those experiencing anger, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that help you process your anger? Send us your requests.

Weekend Arts Roundup: Hot Happenings

Weekend Arts Roundup: Hot Happenings

Marianne Combs • Jun 25, 2015

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Jill Riley and Sean McPherson to talk about hot new stuff happening in the hot summer weather, including dance, theater and a free jazz festival.

Today in Music History: The Beatles, live via satellite

Today in Music History: The Beatles, live via satellite

Jun 25, 2015

Jackie Wilson kept on singing; Marvin Gaye has his third No. 1 single; 'Flashdance' hit No. 1 in the album charts; Prince released the 'Purple Rain' album; Debbie Gibson made chart history; Michael Jackson passed away; and the Beatles recorded 'All You Need is Love', live via satellite, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Jamie xx goes to high places

The Chart Show: Jamie xx goes to high places

Mark Wheat • Jun 25, 2015

Bully, Best Coast, Death Cab for Cutie, Desaparecidos and Greg Holden make debuts; Laura Marling, Of Monsters and Men and Tame Impala are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Jamie xx holds on to No.1.

Request your Pride Party Anthems

Request your Pride Party Anthems

Jun 25, 2015

Pride Weekend in the Twin Cities is coming up, and The Current has your soundtrack. We're featuring Songs with Pride all weekend long. What do you want to hear? Let us know.

Today’s Music News: Brian Wilson sees star rise due to ‘Love & Mercy’

Today’s Music News: Brian Wilson sees star rise due to ‘Love & Mercy’

Staff • Jun 24, 2015

Brian Wilson has had to postpone a U.K. tour for a reason that’s exactly the opposite of why most artists postpone tours: he’s increasingly in demand, due to the success of the new biopic Love & Mercy—directed by Minnesota native Bill Pohlad. Instead of touring the U.K., Wilson will spend the fall making a series of U.S. appearances,…

Olivia Chaney performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Olivia Chaney performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Jun 24, 2015

Classically trained musician Olivia Chaney has been as influenced by Joni Mitchell and Prince as she has by Edvard Grieg. Chaney visited the Radio Heartland studio to play some songs from her debut album, 'The Longest River.'

9:30 Coffee Break: Road-Trip Songs

9:30 Coffee Break: Road-Trip Songs

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Jun 24, 2015

Nicole from River Falls, Wis., recently went on a road trip with her family, and she'd like to hear more traveling music. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear make for a good road-trip soundtrack? Send us your requests.

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