May 09, 2016Astronautalis came by our studio to perform new songs from his album 'Cut the Body Loose.' Save This Story
Astronautalis performs in The Current studioAndrea Swensson, Astronautalis and Jay Gabler • May 9, 2016Astronautalis came by our studio to perform new songs from his album 'Cut the Body Loose.'
The Current's 893 Essential Albums: 499-400 May 9, 2016Results for The Current's 893 Essential Albums, numbers 499 to 400.
'PRINCE Act' rushed before Minnesota lawmakers to protect heirs' rightsBrian Bakst • May 9, 2016Minnesota lawmakers are rushing to enact a law that would restrict the use of Prince's name and likeness in commercial ventures, affording more control to heirs of the late musician's estate.
Music News: Chance the Rapper says free music should be Grammy eligibleStaff • May 9, 2016Can music that’s given away for free win a Grammy? The answer is no, and Chance the Rapper wants to change that. The hip-hop star is one of over 15,000 people who have endorsed a petition asking the Recording Academy to change the policy stipulating that music be made “available for sale” in order to achieve Grammy…
First Listen: Adia Victoria, 'Beyond the Bloodhounds'Luke Taylor • May 9, 2016On her debut album, 'Beyond the Bloodhounds,' Adia Victoria leads us on an eerie ghost walk through experience and emotion -- all packed with a punch that never lets us forget that Victoria is completely in control of the excursion.
The Current's 893 Essential Albums: 599-500 May 9, 2016Results for The Current's 893 Essential Albums, numbers 599 to 500.
Today in Music History: Prince album cover too sexy for MN department stores May 9, 2016The Beatles check out new artist Bob Dylan; Peter Gabriel released his first commercially successful album; Jimmy Page appeared on Saturday Night Live with P. Diddy; and Minnesota department stores refuse Prince, Today in Music History.
Album of the Week: M83, 'Junk'Mac Wilson • May 9, 2016M83's Anthony Gonzalez has spoken about attempting to resurrect bits of pop culture thought to be forgotten; his band's latest 'Junk', veers frenetically across a range of influences, giving the effect of an anthology of postcards from the past.
Music News: Radiohead release new album, plan vinyl reissuesStaff • May 8, 2016On Sunday, Radiohead released A Moon Shaped Pool, their ninth studio album and the successor to 2011’s King of Limbs. The 11-track album is now available for download, and will be released on vinyl and CD next month, with a special edition to follow in September. (Rolling Stone) The band also announced that their back catalog will be reissued…
Music History Spotlight: “Just Another Sucker” and Prince’s early careerJackie Renzetti • May 8, 2016This week at the Local Current, we’re looking back on Prince’s early career as we dedicate our next few history spotlights to stories behind his music. This time, we’re focusing our attention on “Just Another Sucker,” a 94 East song that 18-year-old Prince co-wrote with Pepé Willie. Recorded in 1977, “Just Another Sucker” came at…
