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May 12, 2016

As we're counting down the 893 Essential Albums as chosen by you, we're absolutely delighted and humbled by our wonderful listeners who are doing fun and fascinating things with the data. Check out this audience-generated spreadsheet, and share your creative ideas for representing these statistics.

What are you doing with the 893 Albums data?

What are you doing with the 893 Albums data?

May 12, 2016

As we're counting down the 893 Essential Albums as chosen by you, we're absolutely delighted and humbled by our wonderful listeners who are doing fun and fascinating things with the data. Check out this audience-generated spreadsheet, and share your creative ideas for representing these statistics.

Music News: Prince’s ex-wives organize L.A. memorial service

Music News: Prince’s ex-wives organize L.A. memorial service

Staff • May 12, 2016

Prince’s two ex-wives, Manuela Testolini and Mayte Garcia, reportedly organized a memorial service Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Among those who attended to pay homage were Nile Rodgers, Janelle Monaé, and Spike Lee — who reportedly said that a Brooklyn tribute service is being planned for June 7. (Pitchfork) Also in L.A., Stevie Wonder, Dave Chapelle, Nas, John Mayer, and Kid (of Kid & Play)…

Take The Current's 893 Essential Albums Data Quiz

Take The Current's 893 Essential Albums Data Quiz

May 12, 2016

Counting down the 893 Essential Albums has been an entertaining and fascinating experience. There's a lot of data involved, so let's have a little fun with some of the numbers. Try our (fairly scientific) 893 Essential Albums Data Quiz.

The Current's 893 Essential Albums: 199-100

The Current's 893 Essential Albums: 199-100

May 12, 2016

Results for The Current's 893 Essential Albums, numbers 199 to 100.

Karen Choi performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Karen Choi performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra and Karen Choi • May 12, 2016

Karen Choi's first album was recorded in Nashville, but for her second album, 'Through Our Veins', Karen looked to Minneapolis. Karen Choi visited the Radio Heartland studio to play some songs from her new album.

Today in Music History: Bob Dylan snubbed the king of variety television

Today in Music History: Bob Dylan snubbed the king of variety television

May 12, 2016

The Everly Brothers had a big hit; the Beach Boys' concert album hit No. 1; Lionel Richie said 'hello' to the No. 1 spot in the singles charts; we remember the great Ian McLagan, and Bob Dylan snubbed the king of variety television, Today in Music History.

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deM atlaS explores the Palace Theatre during “Down In The Low”

Cecilia Johnson • May 12, 2016

Old buildings have the power to provoke certain feelings: an awareness of untold events, for example, and a respect for the tread of history. Wistfulness comes about, too, when the building’s been unfilled for years. Such is the case with St. Paul’s Palace Theatre, which is located on West Seventh Place in downtown St. Paul. It…

Devendra Banhart talks plans for Walker Art Center concert series

Devendra Banhart talks plans for Walker Art Center concert series

Rachel Johnston • May 12, 2016

On the evenings of Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, Venezuelan-American musician and painter Devendra Banhart will play a two-part concert series at the Walker Art Center as part of the Liquid Music series. The shows will feature additional performances by Lucky Dragons, Jessica Pratt, Helado Negro, William Basinki, Rodrigo Amarante, Hecuba, Harold Budd, and…

The Chart Show: Kendrick Lamar masters the chart, reaches top title

The Chart Show: Kendrick Lamar masters the chart, reaches top title

Mark Wheat • May 12, 2016

Lizzo, M83, Weezer, the Avett Brothers and Mavis Staples make debuts; Har Mar Superstar makes big moves; and Kendrick Lamar lands at No.1 after four steady weeks of climbing up the chart.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1991

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1991

May 11, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about 1991. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

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