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March 17, 2016

Iggy Pop and Lissie make big jumps; PJ Harvey makes her debut; Alabama Shakes and Bad Bad Hats are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Courtney Barnett shoots to the top after a week's hiatus.

The Chart Show: Alabama Shakes, Bad Bad Hats inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Alabama Shakes, Bad Bad Hats inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Mar 17, 2016

Iggy Pop and Lissie make big jumps; PJ Harvey makes her debut; Alabama Shakes and Bad Bad Hats are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Courtney Barnett shoots to the top after a week's hiatus.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 2005

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 2005

Mar 16, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about 2005. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

Music News: Adele spontaneously invites newly engaged couple onstage

Music News: Adele spontaneously invites newly engaged couple onstage

Staff • Mar 16, 2016

When Adele saw a couple get engaged during her performance of Bob Dylan’s “To Make You Feel My Love” at her Tuesday night show in London, she interrupted the song and invited the happy pair to join her onstage for a congratulatory hug. The couple said they’ve been together for 12 years — “longer than I’ve been…

Today in Music History: Flavor Flav is 57

Today in Music History: Flavor Flav is 57

Mar 16, 2016

Simon and Garfunkel cleaned up at the Grammys; Elvis returned to Memphis after a 13-year absence; ABBA got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Motown lost rising star Tammi Terrell far too early, and Flavor Flav was born, Today in Music History.

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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