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January 12, 2016

On Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, the vastly influential, prolific and innovative artist David Bowie died at age 69.

Remembering David Bowie

Remembering David Bowie

Jan 12, 2016

On Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, the vastly influential, prolific and innovative artist David Bowie died at age 69.

Today’s Music News: Natalie Cole memorial service draws Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, other greats

Today’s Music News: Natalie Cole memorial service draws Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, other greats

Staff • Jan 12, 2016

Natalie Cole was laid to rest on Monday with a memorial service at the Church of God in Los Angeles. Among those in attendance at the service were Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, and Chaka Khan. “I feel so blessed to have called you my friend, and my buddy, and many times my confidante,” said Robinson. “You are…

Bridget Bennett’s ten favorite concert photos of 2015

Bridget Bennett’s ten favorite concert photos of 2015

Bridget Bennett • Jan 12, 2016

10. Decorated with what looked like the cheapest decorations you could get at Party America, France Camp’s release show was fantastically weird. Jay, pictured above, failed in his coordination of a raffle to let a crowd member smash a guitar. He then handed the guitar off to a friend who gladly destroyed it. This was…

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs kids like to dance to

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs kids like to dance to

Anna Reed • Jan 12, 2016

Over here at the Morning Show, we're getting excited for Rock the Cradle, our annual kids event. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that kids love to dance to?

Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Netflix categories and Peach app

Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Netflix categories and Peach app

Jan 12, 2016

This week, John Moe stopped by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Sean McPherson about a new way to categorize Netflix titles and Peach – a new social network.

Today in Music History: Al Green inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Today in Music History: Al Green inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Jan 12, 2016

Alice Cooper released his third album; The Police had their first rehearsal; Maurice Gibb of The Bee Gees died; and Al Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Today in Music History.

Ask a Cool Person: Jon Jon Scott

Ask a Cool Person: Jon Jon Scott

Andrea Swensson • Jan 12, 2016

Each week on the Local Show, we’ll meet a new person from the Minnesota music community who has some fresh discoveries to share in a feature called “Ask a Cool Person.” These people will come from all corners of the scene, including record store clerks, recording studio engineers and producers, artists, writers, bookers, photographers, and…

‘Teen Idol’: New play tells the story of Bobby Vee

‘Teen Idol’: New play tells the story of Bobby Vee

Sadie Bell • Jan 12, 2016

The day the music died — when a plane carrying Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson crashed in Clearlake, Iowa — was also the day that a new young performer from Fargo would begin his rise to fame. That night, 15-year-old Bobby Vee replaced the lost stars in their scheduled performance, and…

The Current's staffers share thoughts about David Bowie

The Current's staffers share thoughts about David Bowie

Jan 11, 2016

Members of The Current's staff share their thoughts on the life, work and legacy of David Bowie. Read thoughts by Mary Lucia, Jake Rudh, Jade, Bill DeVille and others.

Today’s Music News: Bob Mould announces new album, dismisses Hüsker Dü reunion rumors

Today’s Music News: Bob Mould announces new album, dismisses Hüsker Dü reunion rumors

Staff • Jan 11, 2016

Bob Mould has announced a new album: Patch the Sky will be released March 25. Mould says it will be the “darkest” yet “catchiest” of his recent albums. He’s also responded to Hüsker Dü reunion rumors that have circulated since the band launched an official merchandise site. “No reunion,” said Mould. “I never want to take advantage of…

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