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October 16, 2015

Our friend and colleague David Campbell has resigned from his job as host of the Local Show and Radio Free Current, and decided to move on and explore other opportunities. His resignation is effective immediately.

Heads up: A programming change on The Current

Heads up: A programming change on The Current

Jim McGuinn • Oct 16, 2015

Our friend and colleague David Campbell has resigned from his job as host of the Local Show and Radio Free Current, and decided to move on and explore other opportunities. His resignation is effective immediately.

Today’s Music News: Fan returns Patti Smith’s stolen t-shirt, 36 years later

Today’s Music News: Fan returns Patti Smith’s stolen t-shirt, 36 years later

Staff • Oct 16, 2015

Patti Smith was at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois to talk about her new memoir when a fan named Noreen Bender walked up and handed Smith several items that had been stolen 36 years ago—possibly when a truck containing some of Smith’s touring equipment was stolen in Chicago in 1979. Bender said a friend gave her…

Ezra Furman cites many Minnesota-made influences

Ezra Furman cites many Minnesota-made influences

Mac Wilson and Ezra Furman • Oct 15, 2015

Although he's from Chicago, Ezra Furman names a lot of Minnesota-bred talent among his influences, Bob Dylan chief among them. 'Bob Dylan opened a door in [my] brain,' Furman says. 'That's what we want records to do, right?' Check out the complete in-studio session, hosted by The Current's Mac Wilson.

First Listen: Fuzz, 'II'

First Listen: Fuzz, 'II'

Doug Mosurock • Oct 15, 2015

Ty Segall's power trio heaves forth a 14-song double album that's made for headbanging and the cultivation of bad vibes, as if all the warmth and goodwill of last year's Manipulator had turned to ash.

First Listen: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers, 'Angels & Ghosts'

First Listen: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers, 'Angels & Ghosts'

Andy Battaglia • Oct 15, 2015

The Depeche Mode frontman's second album with Soulsavers sets his anguished cry against a sparse desert-rock sound that's far from the music for which he's known.

Listen: Prof’s new song ‘Permission,’ from ‘Liability’

Listen: Prof’s new song ‘Permission,’ from ‘Liability’

Jay Gabler • Oct 15, 2015

Prof‘s new album Liability will be released tomorrow on Rhymesayers Entertainment, where the indefatigable party-starter is the newest signee. The album title is a theme for the characters who populate the songs: they’re the kind of people it’s dangerous to have around. (In real life, at least—on record, it’s another matter.) Liability includes guest appearances by Tech…

9:30 Coffee Break: Traveling Music

9:30 Coffee Break: Traveling Music

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Oct 15, 2015

A listener suggestion and the MEA Weekend inspired today's theme: For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what traveling songs do you want to hear? Send us your requests.

Toki Wright heading to Winona for educational residency

Toki Wright heading to Winona for educational residency

Grace Birnstengel • Oct 15, 2015

Between his work as a U.S. Ambassador in Sierra Leone and being McNally Smith College of Music’s hip-hop program department chair, local rapper Toki Wright is taking time for community outreach in southeastern Minnesota. Wright will give two days of public workshops, including a free show, this month in Winona area schools. The Mid West Music…

Today in Music History: Radiohead's 'Kid A' tops charts

Today in Music History: Radiohead's 'Kid A' tops charts

Oct 15, 2015

Buddy Holly opened for Elvis Presley; Keith Richards got in some trouble in France; ABBA played their first concert in North America; R.E.M. had a 'Monster' of an album; Madonna was asked not to text during movies; and Radiohead had a major album hit 15 years ago Today in Music History.

Prince throws WNBA championship party for Minnesota Lynx at Paisley Park

Prince throws WNBA championship party for Minnesota Lynx at Paisley Park

Jay Gabler • Oct 15, 2015

Never mind the Governor’s Mansion: a private Paisley Park party is turning into the Minnesota version of a White House reception. After bashes welcoming the National Association of Black Journalists (in August) and Madonna (last week), Prince helped the Minnesota Lynx celebrate their WNBA championship by inviting them to his Chanhassen studio for a private…

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