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October 13, 2015

Fred Goodman tells the tale of a behind-the-scenes rock legend in 'Allen Klein: The Man Who Bailed Out the Beatles, Made the Stones, and Transformed Rock & Roll.'

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: A fascinating Allen Klein biography

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: A fascinating Allen Klein biography

David Safar • Oct 13, 2015

Fred Goodman tells the tale of a behind-the-scenes rock legend in 'Allen Klein: The Man Who Bailed Out the Beatles, Made the Stones, and Transformed Rock & Roll.'

Today’s Music News: John Berg, designer of ‘Born to Run’ and ‘Blonde on Blonde’ album covers, dies at 83

Today’s Music News: John Berg, designer of ‘Born to Run’ and ‘Blonde on Blonde’ album covers, dies at 83

Staff • Oct 13, 2015

John Berg, a longtime art director for Columbia Records, has died at age 83. Among his most recognizable designs were Bob Dylan‘s Blonde on Blonde and Greatest Hits album covers, and Bruce Springsteen‘s Born to Run. (Rolling Stone) Wayne Coyne says that Miley Cyrus and the Flaming Lips are planning a show where everyone—audience members included—will be completely naked while…

Flamin’ Ohs, Gramma’s Boyfriend, Prof, and many more: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Flamin’ Ohs, Gramma’s Boyfriend, Prof, and many more: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Aaron Bolton • Oct 13, 2015

Flamin’ Ohs: Hear and Now EP Dating back to 1977, the Flamin’ Oh’s are classic. I mean, they have a star on First Ave. They’re back again with their newest Here and Now EP. They haven’t released anything from the new from the EP, but you should be able to grab physical copies at their…

9:30 Coffee Break: Mail

9:30 Coffee Break: Mail

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Oct 13, 2015

Today's Coffee Break theme is inspired by Ringo Starr's announcement, made on this date in 2008, that he would no longer receive fan mail. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention some aspect of postal mail? Send us your requests.

Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Milkshakes and Nae Nae

Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Milkshakes and Nae Nae

Oct 13, 2015

This week, John Moe stopped by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jill Riley and Sean McPherson about a band who have released an album of songs based on monologues from Paul Thomas Anderson films, plus a viral video of a youth sports team who cannot resist the urge to whip and nae nae.

Listen to the first single from Lizzo’s new album Big GRRRL Small World

Listen to the first single from Lizzo’s new album Big GRRRL Small World

Andrea Swensson • Oct 13, 2015

After a couple of jam-packed years on the road, Lizzo is getting ready to unleash an artistic masterpiece: The tightly focused, empowering, and inspirational Big GRRRL Small World, which is coming out on her own BGSW label. “When you see the world, you’re able to write about it in a different way. And that’s why…

Today in Music History: Ringo says, 'Stop the fan mail'

Today in Music History: Ringo says, 'Stop the fan mail'

Oct 13, 2015

Don Everly had to cancel a U.K. tour; Michael Jackson had his second No. 1 single; Muse took legal action against Celine Dion; Ronald Isley owed back taxes; and Ringo Starr finally called a halt to fan mail, Today in Music History.

Welcome to MSP: A playlist of local music

Welcome to MSP: A playlist of local music

Jay Gabler • Oct 13, 2015

Today, Greater MSP—a regional economic development partnership for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area—is launching a new site for its initiative Make It. MSP. The site serves as a welcome mat for everyone in the MSP area, especially newcomers and those who are considering moving to the area. I’ve had the privilege of working with this…

Blitzen Trapper describe selling albums in a singles market

Blitzen Trapper describe selling albums in a singles market

Bill DeVille • Oct 12, 2015

'People just download one or two songs rather than listening to an entire album,' laments Blitzen Trapper's Eric Menteer. Nevertheless, the Portland, Ore., outfit have persevered for 15 years and counting. Blitzen Trapper share their thoughts on the state of the music industry and play songs from their latest album, 'All Across This Land,' during a recent visit with The Current's Bill DeVille.

Today’s Music News: Hüsker Dü have an official website, for the first time ever

Today’s Music News: Hüsker Dü have an official website, for the first time ever

Staff • Oct 12, 2015

Twin Cities rock legends Hüsker Dü have their first-ever official website. The site is just a merchandise mart—but still, notes the Star Tribune’s Chris Riemenschneider, “marks the first thaw in a glacial ice pack that formed in early 1988, when the influential Minneapolis punk trio broke up.” The band’s bassist Greg Norton tells Reimenschneider that “there’s ongoing communication…

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