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July 02, 2015

Rock the Garden acts Courtney Barnett and JD McPherson jump up the Chart; Elle King is the highest mover; Florence and the Machine are back on; Heartless Bastards make their debut; Father John Misty is the highest new entry at No.1.

The Chart Show: Father John Misty marries No.1 spot

The Chart Show: Father John Misty marries No.1 spot

Mark Wheat • Jul 2, 2015

Rock the Garden acts Courtney Barnett and JD McPherson jump up the Chart; Elle King is the highest mover; Florence and the Machine are back on; Heartless Bastards make their debut; Father John Misty is the highest new entry at No.1.

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 perform at Rock the Garden 2015

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 perform at Rock the Garden 2015

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 • Jul 1, 2015

With songs that often stretched past the 10-minute mark and over a dozen musicians eager to step up and take a solo, Seun Kuti had no problem keeping the energy hot. Stream Seun Kuti and Egypt 80's Rock the Garden 2015 performing in its entirety.

Babes in Toyland perform at Rock the Garden 2015

Babes in Toyland perform at Rock the Garden 2015

Babes in Toyland • Jul 1, 2015

Triumphant. Empowering. Ravenous. Life-changing. Those are just a few of the words that could be used to describe Babes in Toyland's homecoming set, which was their first time performing in Minneapolis since 2001. Stream Babes in Toyland's Rock the Garden 2015 performance in its entirety.

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger with Sean Lennon perform at Rock the Garden 2015

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger with Sean Lennon perform at Rock the Garden 2015

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger • Jul 1, 2015

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger with Sean Lennon unwrapped a multi-layered, hazy set of psychedelia, merging surreal lyrics with guitar squalor and moody organ parts. Stream GOASTT's Rock the Garden 2015 performance in its entirety.

Today’s Music News: Amy Winehouse demos for third album were destroyed

Today’s Music News: Amy Winehouse demos for third album were destroyed

Staff • Jul 1, 2015

Demos that Amy Winehouse recorded for a planned third album that remained unfinished at the time of her 2011 death will never be heard, because they were deliberately destroyed by David Joseph, her label’s U.K. CEO. Joseph says his decision was “a moral thing.” He’s an executive producer of the new documentary Amy, which will be released in…

JD McPherson performs at Rock the Garden 2015

JD McPherson performs at Rock the Garden 2015

JD McPherson • Jul 1, 2015

JD McPherson knows the secret to playing outdoor festivals in the afternoon: Give the people what they want. Stream McPherson's Rock the Garden 2015 set in its entirety.

Talking about Canada Day with Consul General Jamshed Merchant

Talking about Canada Day with Consul General Jamshed Merchant

Jul 1, 2015

July 1 is Canada Day, and we're delighted to welcome Consul General Jamshed Merchant of the Consulate General in Minneapolis to our studios. 'We're celebrating the birth of Canada,' Consul General Merchant says, and he describes not only the day's celebrations, but also the vibrant cultural environment of Canada and some of his favorite Canadian music.

Eating and Drinking with Solo Vino's Chuck Kanski: Vinho Verde

Eating and Drinking with Solo Vino's Chuck Kanski: Vinho Verde

Jul 1, 2015

Wine expert Chuck Kanski visits The Current's Morning Show to talk about a refreshing summer wine, vinho verde from Portugal. 'Once you get the heat and humidity, you tend to want something really fresh and crisp,' Chuck says. 'Nothing screams fresh more than vinho verde.'

9:30 Coffee Break: Canada Day

9:30 Coffee Break: Canada Day

Jade and Sean McPherson • Jul 1, 2015

Happy Canada Day! For today's Coffee Break, let's celebrate Canada: What songs by Canadian artists do you want to hear? Send us your requests.

Jazz and funk and soul, oh my!

Jazz and funk and soul, oh my!

Andrea Swensson • Jul 1, 2015

On a snowy day in late 1978, just a week before Thanksgiving, jazz saxophonist Morris Wilson staged a rally for working musicians on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Fed up with the dwindling opportunities for funk bands with horn sections in the Twin Cities and the rising popularity of dance music, he led a small…

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