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October 29, 2015

The bottomless yellow jumpsuit Prince wore to the VMAs in 1991 appears on a new Rolling Stone list of “20 great moments in rock star nudity.” There aren’t any other Minnesota artists on the list, but Minneapolis regular Janet Jackson makes the list with her Super Bowl “wardrobe malfunction,” and Rock the Garden alumni Matt & Kim…

Today’s Music News: Prince’s bottomless VMAs costume makes Rolling Stone’s list of great moments in rock star nudity

Today’s Music News: Prince’s bottomless VMAs costume makes Rolling Stone’s list of great moments in rock star nudity

Staff • Oct 29, 2015

The bottomless yellow jumpsuit Prince wore to the VMAs in 1991 appears on a new Rolling Stone list of “20 great moments in rock star nudity.” There aren’t any other Minnesota artists on the list, but Minneapolis regular Janet Jackson makes the list with her Super Bowl “wardrobe malfunction,” and Rock the Garden alumni Matt & Kim…

Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats perform in The Current studio

Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats perform in The Current studio

Mark Wheat and Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats • Oct 29, 2015

In the face of their meteoric rise, Nathaniel Rateliff finds it easy to choose a highlight for himself and his band, the Night Sweats. 'The highlight is that we're all getting along and having a good time,' he says. Rateliff and company visited The Current's studio for a live session hosted by Mark Wheat. Check out the complete session featuring songs and an interview with Rateliff and the band.

9:30 Coffee Break: Cat Songs

9:30 Coffee Break: Cat Songs

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Oct 29, 2015

It's National Cat Day! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about cats would you like to hear? Send us your requests.

Today in Music History: '96 Tears' tops the singles chart

Today in Music History: '96 Tears' tops the singles chart

Oct 29, 2015

Neil Diamond got a Gold Record; Dolly and Kenny sang of islands in the stream; the Stone Roses split up; U2 performed on Letterman; and Question Mark and the Mysterians had a No. 1 hit with '96 Tears', Today in Music History.

Review and photos: Leon Bridges shares the love at First Avenue

Review and photos: Leon Bridges shares the love at First Avenue

Madeleine Hamilton • Oct 29, 2015

Last night at First Avenue, Leon Bridges’s vocals soared over the heads of a sold-out crowd. In the midst of a tour promoting the release of his summer 2015 debut album Coming Home, Bridges made a visually spectacular entrance. Turning his back to the crowd, he adjusted his guitar as shafts of sapphire light illuminated his silhouette.…

The Chart Show: Wilco, Tame Impala, Ben Folds inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Wilco, Tame Impala, Ben Folds inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Oct 29, 2015

The Chemical Brothers, Hippo Campus and Ryan Adams are new entries; Deerhunter and Bad Bad Hats make big moves; Wilco, Tame Impala and Ben Folds are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Kurt Vile holds on the top spot.

Leon Bridges explains his ties to the Mississippi River

Leon Bridges explains his ties to the Mississippi River

Bill DeVille and Leon Bridges • Oct 28, 2015

Ahead of his long sold out show at First Avenue, Leon Bridges stopped by The Current to chat with host Bill DeVille about his debut album Coming Home and what's in store for the Fort Worth, Texas-based musician.

Today’s Music News: Phil Collins says he’s coming out of retirement

Today’s Music News: Phil Collins says he’s coming out of retirement

Staff • Oct 28, 2015

“I’m no longer officially retired,” says Phil Collins. “The horse is out of the stable and I’m raring to go.” The 64-year-old Genesis frontman says he’s planning a new solo album and tour, 13 years after his most recent studio record. Collins can’t say whether Genesis might also reunite, but he says he’s baffled by fans’ requests…

Rose Cousins performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Rose Cousins performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra and Rose Cousins • Oct 28, 2015

Rose Cousins recently released 'Stray Birds', an EP of originals and covers. Rose stopped by the Radio Heartland studio to play some songs and to talk about her hometowns and her love of music.

The O.K. Show, Episode 6: Hard-touring rapper Astronautalis talks about staying sane on the road

The O.K. Show, Episode 6: Hard-touring rapper Astronautalis talks about staying sane on the road

Andrea Swensson • Oct 28, 2015

Astronautalis is a man on the move. Few artists tour as relentlessly, freestyle so rapidly, and shift between projects so effortlessly. If you’ve ever seen him perform, you probably already know that this is a man with a busy mind and a long train of racing thoughts. In the past year alone, Astronautalis—known off stage…

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