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March 26, 2016

Bob Mould has a new solo album, and Ryan Adams, who is a fan, invited the singer to his home studio for a rambling conversation that's occasionally interrupted by the pair recording a song together. Listen to their recording session and friendly chat.

Hear Ryan Adams and Bob Mould Play Music And Talk About Everything Under The Sun

Hear Ryan Adams and Bob Mould Play Music And Talk About Everything Under The Sun

Bob Boilen • Mar 26, 2016

Bob Mould has a new solo album, and Ryan Adams, who is a fan, invited the singer to his home studio for a rambling conversation that's occasionally interrupted by the pair recording a song together. Listen to their recording session and friendly chat.

First Listen: Bombino, 'Azel'

First Listen: Bombino, 'Azel'

Mar 26, 2016

Out of a well-documented generation of talented Tuareg rockers, the great guitarist has emerged as the most virtuosic and melodically innovative.

First Listen: Bleached, 'Welcome The Worms'

First Listen: Bleached, 'Welcome The Worms'

Mar 25, 2016

The L.A. trio's second album is a stalwartly positive collection of punky garage-pop songs, born of dire circumstances.

Transmission's 15 songs for 15 years

Transmission's 15 songs for 15 years

Jake Rudh • Mar 25, 2016

As he gets ready to celebrate Transmission's 15th anniversary at First Avenue this Friday night, Jake Rudh has put together a playlist of songs from each year the club night has been in existence. These aren't just any songs; they're tunes that keep a Transmission dance floor packed.

Night Moves perform in The Current studio

Night Moves perform in The Current studio

Jade, Night Moves and Leah Garaas • Mar 25, 2016

On the release day of Pennied Days, Night Moves' sophomore album, the Minneapolis band stopped by The Current to chat with host Jade and to perform all new songs live in-studio.

Coffee Break: Batman vs. Superman

Coffee Break: Batman vs. Superman

Mar 25, 2016

Our Movie Maven Stephanie Curtis stopped by this morning to give her review of 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' (and for the record, does not recommend it), but we thought we'd have our own showdown anyway. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Batman or Superman?

Boyz II MN Orchestra? 2016-17 season features some surprise guests

Boyz II MN Orchestra? 2016-17 season features some surprise guests

Jay Gabler • Mar 25, 2016

That’s right, ’90s R&B stars Boyz II Men are coming to town — specifically, to Orchestra Hall. The trio will join the Minnesota Orchestra for a propitiously timed performance on Feb. 11, 2017. The performance was just announced today as part of the Minnesota Orchestra’s 2016-17 season. For classical music fans, the big news is the return…

Today in Music History: Remembering country musician Buck Owens

Today in Music History: Remembering country musician Buck Owens

Mar 25, 2016

Elvis performed at a benefit gig in Hawaii, then took eight years off; Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was pulled from the sea after a scary encounter in a riptide; Bono was a character witness for Peter Buck; Prince took home an Oscar for the music of 'Purple Rain'; and country musician Buck Owens died, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Christopher David Hanson Band, KPT, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Christopher David Hanson Band, KPT, and more new Minnesota music videos

Jay Gabler • Mar 25, 2016

Christopher David Hanson Band: “Basket of Bones” This slab of blooze from Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region comes with a cute video by Minneapolis filmmaker Mercies May, who puts a supernatural spin on the idea that opposites attract. The Christopher David Hanson Band play tonight and tomorrow at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. John David &…

Remembering Phife Dawg

Remembering Phife Dawg

Sean McPherson • Mar 24, 2016

The Current's Sean McPherson reflects on the life and music of Phife Dawg; the rapper from A Tribe Called Quest who died earlier this week due to complications from diabetes. 'Phife Dawg wasn't the man, he was the everyman. He wasn't the coolest. He was the realest,' Sean writes.

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