It’s hard to believe that five decades have passed since the Beatles played their one and only show in Minnesota. The show was held at the Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, a former home to the Minnesota Twins that sat on the plot of land where the Mall of America is now, and provided nearly 30,000 young fans with an outlet…

Monday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Mumford and Sons opened up about their (fictional) past as a ’90s boy band called “Mumtown,” featuring…well, Jimmy Kimmel. (Rolling Stone) With Aqua Teen Hunger Force set to end its run on Adult Swim, an elegy for the show has been recorded by an artist Rolling Stone calls “the world’s least likely Aqua…

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' one and only visit to Minnesota, The Current and our friends at Slacker have put together this station of Beatles covers by a wide range of artists.

The duo's music settles jangled nerves and transports listeners to a warmer, softer, easier place. Stream the complete album, 'Depression Cherry,' before it releases on Aug. 28, 2015.

When you go to the airport, you expect to check your bags, go through security, and wait around for a couple hours for your flight. If you’re flying out of Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP), though, you’re about to really start seeing some changes in the way travelers experience the airport. The Arts and…

In honor of Sean McPherson's pending house move, for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention "move" or "moving"? Send us your requests.

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Jill Riley and Sean McPherson to talk about an upcoming concert at the Cedar Cultural Center that combines North African music and rock 'n' roll; a biographical play about sex therapist Dr. Ruth; and a celebration of the Loft Literary Center's 40th birthday.

Alex Collyard and Philip Simondet were music fans long before they were improv comedians, and they’ve now combined their two passions in a series called “the Local Music Scene.” “As a kid, whenever I’d get a new CD I’d listen to it three times in a row, following along with the lyrics every time,” Collyard said. That intimate…

As First Avenue continues to recover from its recent roof collapse, the beloved Minneapolis venue will be hosting its first-ever garage sale (at least, the first one “that’s actually in our garage”) on Sunday in association with Open Streets Minneapolis. The venue will be selling First Avenue & 7th Street Entry and Turf Club merchandise and “some odds and ends you…

Bob Dylan released 'Slow Train Coming'; The Emotions topped the chart with 'Best of My Love'; Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen returned to the stage after a serious car accident; Steve Winwood rolled with a chart-topping album; and Robert Plant was born in West Bromwich, England, Today in Music History.