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March 16, 2016

Today's Song of the Day is from the latest Freakwater album "Scheherazade."

Freakwater - The Asp and the Albatross

Freakwater - The Asp and the Albatross

Mar 16, 2016

Today's Song of the Day is from the latest Freakwater album "Scheherazade."

Music News: Malcolm McLaren’s son to burn $7 million of punk memorabilia

Music News: Malcolm McLaren’s son to burn $7 million of punk memorabilia

Staff • Mar 15, 2016

Joe Corré, the son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, says he will conduct a public, ceremonial burning of his personal collection of punk memorabilia — valued at $7 million. Corré says he’s protesting the official Year of Punk that’s been declared to celebrate the 40th anniversary of punk. “The Queen giving 2016, the…

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Michelle Leon's 'I Live Inside'

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Michelle Leon's 'I Live Inside'

Andrea Swensson • Mar 15, 2016

Michelle Leon, a founding member of Babes in Toyland, has shared her story in a unique new memoir.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Mike 'McDuck' Olson, D'Angelico EX-DC

The Current's Guitar Collection: Mike 'McDuck' Olson, D'Angelico EX-DC

Luke Taylor • Mar 15, 2016

Lake Street Dive's Mike 'McDuck' Olson came into The Current's studio with a shiny D'Angelico electric guitar -- and it turns out it was shiny for a reason. 'It's brand-spanking-new,' Olson says. 'It plays great and looks great, too.' Find out more about Olson's D'Angelico EX-DC in the latest addition to The Current's Guitar Collection.

Listen: Caroline Smith and Gigamesh cover Janet Jackson’s ‘Control’

Listen: Caroline Smith and Gigamesh cover Janet Jackson’s ‘Control’

Jay Gabler • Mar 15, 2016

Given that Minneapolis has been proudly celebrating its history with the majestic Ms. Jackson, it’s apt that Caroline Smith has joined forces with local dance music artist Gigamesh for a cover of Jackson’s 1986 hit “Control.” On their version, Gigamesh and Smith channel an ’80s vibe of a different color — with sparkling synths and a bouncing beat. Gigamesh…

Soul Asylum, Mason Jennings, and more of this week’s Minnesota music releases

Soul Asylum, Mason Jennings, and more of this week’s Minnesota music releases

Jay Gabler • Mar 15, 2016

Soul Asylum: Change of Fortune Soul Asylum, one of Minnesota’s most legendary groups, are back with their 11th studio album — and their first since 2012. Frontman Dave Pirner stopped by The Current’s birthday party in January to play a tender David Bowie cover and to share “Supersonic,” the first single from the group’s crowdfunded album Change…

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Today in Music History: Sly Stone is 73

Mar 15, 2016

Prince wrote The Bangles a hit; Bruce Springsteen joined the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame; and Sly Stone was born, Today in Music History.

Remembering Keith Emerson, A Prog-Rock Legend

Remembering Keith Emerson, A Prog-Rock Legend

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Mar 14, 2016

The innovative keyboardist and co-founder of Emerson, Lake & Palmer died on March 10 at age 71.

Music News: Radiohead announce world tour

Music News: Radiohead announce world tour

Staff • Mar 14, 2016

Rumblings about a possible new Radiohead album increased as the band announced a 16-date world tour that will begin May 20 in the Netherlands. The band say these will be their only headlining shows this year. The tour’s three U.S. shows include two at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium and one at Madison Square Garden. (Pitchfork) Pitchfork pays tribute…

Enter for a chance to win Michelle Leon's memoir 'I Live Inside'

Enter for a chance to win Michelle Leon's memoir 'I Live Inside'

Jay Gabler • Mar 14, 2016

Michelle Leon, a founding member of Babes in Toyland, tells her story in a new memoir. You can enter for a chance to win a copy from The Current!

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