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April 28, 2016

Fitz and the Tantrums make a debut; Jake Bugg and the Lumineers see big bumps; Lissie, Hippo Campus and Iggy Pop are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Courtney Barnett stays at No.1 for the second week in a row.

The Chart Show: Courtney Barnett arrives in the Twin Cities, stays at No.1

The Chart Show: Courtney Barnett arrives in the Twin Cities, stays at No.1

Mark Wheat • Apr 28, 2016

Fitz and the Tantrums make a debut; Jake Bugg and the Lumineers see big bumps; Lissie, Hippo Campus and Iggy Pop are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Courtney Barnett stays at No.1 for the second week in a row.

Frightened Rabbit perform in The Current studio

Frightened Rabbit perform in The Current studio

Mary Lucia, Frightened Rabbit and Leah Garaas • Apr 27, 2016

Ahead of a show at the Varsity Theater, Frightened Rabbit stopped by The Current to perform in-studio and to chat with host Mary Lucia about their new album, Painting of a Panic Attack.

Questlove On Prince

Questlove On Prince

Apr 27, 2016

In an interview on Fresh Air, Ahmir Thompson, better known as Questlove, talks about his experiences with Prince, Doo-Wop and the food equivalent of the 'Mona Lisa'

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Music News: Prince estate court hearing scheduled for Monday

Staff • Apr 27, 2016

What will become of Prince’s estate? The late music icon apparently left no will, and his sister has filed a petition listing six potential living heirs: herself and five half-siblings. A first court hearing regarding the estate has been scheduled for Monday. (MPR News) Meanwhile, an investigation into the cause of Prince’s death last week continues.…

Coffee Break: Prince tributes and covers

Coffee Break: Prince tributes and covers

Anna Reed • Apr 27, 2016

So many incredible performers have been coming out of the woodwork with Prince tributes, and it's reminding us of some of our favorite covers from the past too. So for today's Coffee Break, what Prince tributes and covers do you want to hear?

Review and photos: Courtney Barnett and Bully at First Avenue

Review and photos: Courtney Barnett and Bully at First Avenue

Peter Diamond • Apr 27, 2016

It doesn’t always happen, but occasionally a bill will feature artists who perfectly complement one another, even if they were raised on opposite sides of the globe. Such was the case with Bully and Courtney Barnett last night at First Avenue, the first of two sold-out shows the rising talents have to offer the Twin…

Today in Music History: Iggy and the Stooges close out Coachella

Today in Music History: Iggy and the Stooges close out Coachella

Apr 27, 2016

Little Peggy March had a No. 1 hit at age 15; Ringo Starr got married; Oasis packed Man City's old ground; an iconic radio voice was born; Joe Cocker was feelin' alright on national television; and Iggy Pop reunited the Stooges for the first time in 30 years, Today in Music History.

Local Current to go all-Prince for an hour a day

Local Current to go all-Prince for an hour a day

Jay Gabler • Apr 27, 2016

As we continue to honor Prince’s life and work, we will be dedicating one hour of programming each day to Prince’s music on our Local Current stream of Minnesota music. Tune in to Local Current from 11:00 a.m. to noon CDT every day — weekends included — from today through May 6 to hear an hour…

Purple bagels to support Minnesota Music Coalition on April 28

Purple bagels to support Minnesota Music Coalition on April 28

Jay Gabler • Apr 27, 2016

“And if I laugh at any mortal thing,” wrote Byron, “‘Tis that I may not weep.” That’s how you might feel if you walk into Bruegger’s Bagels tomorrow: at all 35 Twin Cities locations, the chain will be selling purple bagels. The special bagels are in honor of Prince, of course — and they are to…

Bully perform in The Current studio

Bully perform in The Current studio

Bill DeVille, Leah Garaas and Bully • Apr 26, 2016

Ahead of two sold out shows at First Avenue opening for Courtney Barnett, Bully stopped by The Current to perform in-studio and to chat with host Bill DeVille.

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