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August 20, 2015

CHVRCHES and My Morning Jacket debut on the Chart with new tracks; Dan Auerbach's the Arcs are the highest new entry; and Modest Mouse, St. Vincent and Elle King are inducted to the Hall of Fame.

The Chart Show: Modest Mouse, St. Vincent, Elle King inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Modest Mouse, St. Vincent, Elle King inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Aug 20, 2015

CHVRCHES and My Morning Jacket debut on the Chart with new tracks; Dan Auerbach's the Arcs are the highest new entry; and Modest Mouse, St. Vincent and Elle King are inducted to the Hall of Fame.

Today’s Music News: Jeff Tweedy didn’t even know there was a new “Star Wars” movie coming out

Today’s Music News: Jeff Tweedy didn’t even know there was a new “Star Wars” movie coming out

Staff • Aug 19, 2015

When Wilco released a surprise, free album titled Star Wars, many assumed that the band must be fans of the 1977 blockbuster. Au contraire, says Jeff Tweedy: he’s not a fan, and in fact he didn’t even know there was a new Star Wars movie coming out “until my lawyer told me.” In an interview with Rolling Stone,…

First Avenue reschedules more shows as ceiling reconstruction continues

First Avenue reschedules more shows as ceiling reconstruction continues

Andrea Swensson • Aug 19, 2015

It’s been exactly a week since a portion of First Avenue’s ceiling collapsed during a show by Theory of a Deadman, resulting in at least two minor injuries to crowd members and a swift evacuation of the entire property. Since that event, demolition crews have working around the clock to deconstruct the damage and begin to…

Lucius treat Rochester fans to acoustic set after weather curtails concert

Lucius treat Rochester fans to acoustic set after weather curtails concert

Jay Gabler • Aug 19, 2015

On Sunday evening, Lucius were scheduled to play Mayo Park in Rochester with opener Henry James Patterson. Mark Wheat, who always enjoys hanging out with our Rochester audience, was on hand for what promised to be a great show. Unfortunately, severe weather cut the show short—but the gracious members of Lucius helped make it up to…

9:30 Coffee Break: Minnesota expats

9:30 Coffee Break: Minnesota expats

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Aug 19, 2015

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by artists who were born in Minnesota but went on to have musical success elsewhere? Send us your requests.

Eating and Drinking with Solo Vino's Chuck Kanski: Gamling and McDuck Chenin Blanc

Eating and Drinking with Solo Vino's Chuck Kanski: Gamling and McDuck Chenin Blanc

Aug 19, 2015

Wine expert Chuck Kanski visits The Current's Morning Show to talk about Gamling and McDuck, makers of a California Chenin Blanc with Minnesota connections.

Today in Music History: Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott honored in bronze

Today in Music History: Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott honored in bronze

Aug 19, 2015

The Beatles hit No. 1 with 'All You Need is Love'; Lauryn Hill won New Artist of the Year at the Source Hip Hop Music Awards; and a statue was unveiled to honor Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott, Today in Music History.

Tommy Stinson readies flood of new tunes, starting with ‘Can’t Be Bothered’

Tommy Stinson readies flood of new tunes, starting with ‘Can’t Be Bothered’

Jay Gabler • Aug 19, 2015

After nearly two years playing with the reunited Replacements, Tommy Stinson is returning to his solo career with a series of new releases and tour dates, starting with a charity single recorded in London. All proceeds from Stinson’s new single “Can’t Be Bothered” will be donated to the Roundhouse Trust: a fund providing creative opportunities…

Watch Kacey Musgraves Play NPR's Tiny Desk

Watch Kacey Musgraves Play NPR's Tiny Desk

Stephen Thompson • Aug 18, 2015

Before closing with the go-your-own-way anthem "Follow Your Arrow," the country singer showcases four songs from her terrific second album, 'Pageant Material'. Watch and listen to her full set.

Today’s Music News: College professor plans to dress like David Bowie for a year

Today’s Music News: College professor plans to dress like David Bowie for a year

Staff • Aug 18, 2015

Will Brooker, a professor of film and cultural studies at Kingston University in London, has announced plans to dress like David Bowie every day for the next year. Which Bowie? Why choose? Brooker will make his way through numerous different periods of Bowie’s life, as part of what he’s calling a research project. “The idea is…

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