If there was a name for that singular, warm, musky sandalwood aroma that permeates the walls of Paisley Park, it would have to be Anticipation. How else to describe that smell of upscale, anything-might-happen glee? It’s intoxicating. It makes reasonable people do embarrassing things. And it keeps people coming back for more. I’ve lost count of…

At its heart, the Minnesota State Fair is a giant party. Essential to any party is the music, and on Saturday, Sept. 5, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Avett Brothers turned out two breathlessly generous sets of music that elevated the mood at the state’s biggest party from celebratory to transcendent. Music fans…

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for your Labor Day weekend? Send us your request, and tell us why your song says 'Labor Day' to you.

Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Jill Riley and Sean McPherson to talk about a new film that was a smash-hit in China and now is making its premiere in the U.S. 'Dragon Blade' stars Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Adrian Brody. 'There are moments of brilliance in this film,' Euan says, 'and then every once in a while, you go -- what??'

The ambitious singer and pianist splits his new album into halves: one recorded with the New York classical ensemble yMusic and one 21-minute "Concerto For Piano And Orchestra."

We’re rolling into fall with round five of Local Current’s DJ in Residence! The Current has been inviting local musicians to take over our all-Minnesota music stream to talk about the local music scene and to spin tracks from other local musicians. Martin Devaney, Sophia Eris, Al Church, and Reina del Cid have all had…

Elvis made his first appearance at the Grand Old Opry; the Beatles needed no 'help' reaching the top of the chart; 'Easy Rider' premiered in the U.S.; the Bee Gees reminded everyone they should be dancing, yeah; and DJ and producer Mark Ronson was born in London 40 years ago, Today in Music History.

To celebrate the Monday release of his new album HITNRUN, Prince has announced a “three-day international dance party” to be held at Paisley Park this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—Sept. 4-6. The party is billed as “presented by Tidal,” the streaming service where the album will exclusively premiere. On each of the three nights, the doors…

Keepers by Request celebrates the classic songs as heard on MPR's Morning Show hosted by Dale Connelly and Jim Ed Poole. Mike Pengra, along with special guest Dale Connelly, play two hours of these beloved tunes.

This month's pick for The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club is a new collection of conversations about Bob Dylan, curated by longtime local music writer Jon Bream.