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July 31, 2015

Today, it's a blue moon. We won't have another until January 2018. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the moon in the title or lyrics? Bonus points for "blue moon" mentions. Send us your requests.

9:30 Coffee Break: Once in a Blue Moon

9:30 Coffee Break: Once in a Blue Moon

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Jul 31, 2015

Today, it's a blue moon. We won't have another until January 2018. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the moon in the title or lyrics? Bonus points for "blue moon" mentions. Send us your requests.

Cube Critic: 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation'

Cube Critic: 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation'

Euan Kerr • Jul 31, 2015

MPR News Arts Reporter and Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Jill Riley and Sean McPherson to talk about the latest installment in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise. 'The action starts and then goes nonstop for two hours,' Euan says. 'It is brilliant summer fun.'

Friday Five: New videos from Sarah White, Tickle Torture, BdotCroc and more

Friday Five: New videos from Sarah White, Tickle Torture, BdotCroc and more

Staff • Jul 31, 2015

Sarah White: “Create Found” Sarah White and a group of dancers float against a white background in a video that, like her song “Create Found,” seems to suspend time. (Jay Gabler) Tickle Torture: Paint It Gold A new short documentary goes behind the scenes of one the most eye-popping stage shows to be found in Minnesota—or anywhere.…

Al Church signs off as Local Current DJ in Residence

Al Church signs off as Local Current DJ in Residence

Al Church • Jul 31, 2015

I’ve been to The Current several times in the past few years, whether for an in-studio session or to drop off a new project at the front desk in the hope that it gets to the right people and, if I’m lucky, on the air. This time, it was different. The studio doors were open…

Today in Music History: A Birthday for R.E.M.'s Bill Berry

Today in Music History: A Birthday for R.E.M.'s Bill Berry

Jul 31, 2015

Elvis got mobbed after a show; James Taylor had a No. 1 single with friend Carole King's song; Survivor had the No. 1 album with 'Eye of the Tiger'; Springsteen played his longest show ever; and R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry was born in Duluth, Minn., Today in Music History.

Review: RONiiA join TV On The Radio at First Avenue

Review: RONiiA join TV On The Radio at First Avenue

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 31, 2015

An opener’s task is not easy. To impress a crowd with unfamiliar material, trusting a crowd of strangers to open their ears your hard work—it seems like a formidable task. Therefore, it’s understandable when a night’s first set doesn’t catch fire. Last night found electronic/experimental trio RONiiA playing a pleasant but uninspiring set ahead of TV…

Sturgill Simpson, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2015

Sturgill Simpson, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2015

Rachel Horn • Jul 30, 2015

From dubstep entrance music straight into outlaw country? Makes sense to Sturgill Simpson, who performs a high-octane, honky-tonking set at Newport Folk 2015. Listen to Simpson's full set here.

First Listen: HEALTH, 'Death Magic'

First Listen: HEALTH, 'Death Magic'

Andy Battaglia • Jul 30, 2015

Grandiose, industrial pop scaled to match the band's all-caps name: What Mad Max: Fury Road is to the road movie, Death Magic is to synth-pop.

Listen to 'The Healing', a new song by Gary Clark Jr.

Listen to 'The Healing', a new song by Gary Clark Jr.

Jul 30, 2015

Right on the heels of the announcement of a concert tour in support of his forthcoming album, 'The Story of Sonny Boy Slim', Gary Clark Jr. has released the first single from the new LP, 'The Healing.' It debuted on The Current today, and you can listen (or listen again) to the new song here.

Today’s Music News: Taylor Goldsmith leads all-star Dylan tribute at Newport Folk Festival

Today’s Music News: Taylor Goldsmith leads all-star Dylan tribute at Newport Folk Festival

Staff • Jul 30, 2015

Video has emerged of Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith leading an all-star group of musicians in a Bob Dylan tribute jam this past Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Dylan famously “going electric” at the festival. Among those joining Goldsmith were Robyn Hitchcock, Hozier, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, and members of First Aid Kit and the Preservation…

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