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August 06, 2015

Brandi Carlile is buoyed after a local show; Dawes and JD McPherson are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Father John Misty snags the No.1 spot.

The Chart Show: JD McPherson, Dawes inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: JD McPherson, Dawes inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Aug 6, 2015

Brandi Carlile is buoyed after a local show; Dawes and JD McPherson are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Father John Misty snags the No.1 spot.

Guitar Collection: Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK, Gibson ES-339

Guitar Collection: Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK, Gibson ES-339

Luke Taylor • Aug 5, 2015

There's something almost magic about the way Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK, discovered the instrument she calls the 'favorite guitar [she's] ever had.' Learn more about SOAK's Gibson ES-339 and the story behind it.

Today’s Music News: Singers from TV On The Radio and Faith No More form supergroup

Today’s Music News: Singers from TV On The Radio and Faith No More form supergroup

Staff • Aug 5, 2015

‘Tis the season for supergroups—apparently. Earlier this week we learned of the formation of EL VY (featuring Matt Berninger of The National and Brent Knopf of Memomena), and now we have Nevermen: a trio comprising Tunde Adebimpe (TV On The Radio), Mike Patton (Faith No More), and rapper Adam “Doseone” Drucker. After working together for years, the three have finally released music – the song…

After Hours with Afrobeat lovers Black Market Brass

After Hours with Afrobeat lovers Black Market Brass

Andrea Swensson • Aug 5, 2015

The 11-piece Afrobeat band Black Market Brass perform in the Current studios and talk about the Twin Cities' expanding brass band scene.

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs that Stop on 'Stop'

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs that Stop on 'Stop'

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Aug 5, 2015

For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature a musical stop at the word, "Stop!" Send us your requests.

Eating and Drinking with The Growler's Joe Alton: New Minnesota Breweries

Eating and Drinking with The Growler's Joe Alton: New Minnesota Breweries

Aug 5, 2015

Joe Alton stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jill Riley and Sean McPherson about new breweries popping up all over Minnesota. 'It's one of the fastest-growing markets in the country,' Joe says.

Today in Music History: Remembering Adam Yauch, aka MCA

Today in Music History: Remembering Adam Yauch, aka MCA

Aug 5, 2015

'American Bandstand' made its TV debut; 'Revolver' was released in the U.K.; the Runaways were formed; Aerosmith and Def Leppard signed with major labels; and Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.

Muja Messiah’s “Angel Blood Soup” and more of this week’s Minnesota record releases

Muja Messiah’s “Angel Blood Soup” and more of this week’s Minnesota record releases

Staff • Aug 5, 2015

Muja Messiah: Angel Blood Soup Although it doesn’t require a political agenda, art is a worthwhile platform for social commentary. Many progressive artists end up only skimming the surface, underwhelming the listener, and diminishing the issues at hand. On Muja Messiah’s latest effort, Angel Blood Soup, the rapper takes advantage of his spot on the mic and…

Today’s Music News: Lenny Kravitz has a wardrobe malfunction in Sweden

Today’s Music News: Lenny Kravitz has a wardrobe malfunction in Sweden

Staff • Aug 4, 2015

Lenny Kravitz may now know better than to go commando next time. While performing a gig in Sweden, Kravitz was wearing leather trousers that split open when he performed a squatting dance move. Kravitz evidently didn’t notice anything was amiss at first, but did exit stage rather quickly to put on another pair of pants.…

SOAK performs in The Current studio

SOAK performs in The Current studio

Bill DeVille and SOAK • Aug 4, 2015

Bridie Monds-Watson -- known by her stage name, SOAK -- didn't consciously set out to be a singer-songwriter. 'I always wanted to play drums,' she says. 'It was just whenever I felt confident on guitar and new enough chords, I started singing along to what I was playing.' Now touring in support of her debut album, 'Before We Forgot How to Dream,' Monds-Watson played an in-studio session at The Current, hosted by Bill DeVille.

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