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May 17, 2016

Rock icon Kathleen Hanna covers Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” on the soundtrack to the new movie Maggie’s Plan — with an assist from actor Tommy Buck. Hanna makes a cameo in the film, which comes out Friday. (Pitchfork) Nomad about to wander West Bank landmark the Nomad World Pub is up for sale — for just shy…

Music News: Kathleen Hanna covers ‘Dancing in the Dark’

Music News: Kathleen Hanna covers ‘Dancing in the Dark’

Staff • May 17, 2016

Rock icon Kathleen Hanna covers Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” on the soundtrack to the new movie Maggie’s Plan — with an assist from actor Tommy Buck. Hanna makes a cameo in the film, which comes out Friday. (Pitchfork) Nomad about to wander West Bank landmark the Nomad World Pub is up for sale — for just shy…

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Nomad World Pub up for sale for $995,000

Cecilia Johnson • May 17, 2016

The Nomad World Pub, a popular West Bank haven for live music, craft beer, and bocce ball, is on sale for $995,000. Owner Todd Smith has not disclosed exactly why he’s selling the property, but he did tell the Star Tribune that it had nothing to do with his purchase (and reopening) of Uptown’s Country Bar. Real-estate listings call…

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Libby Cudmore's 'The Big Rewind'

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Libby Cudmore's 'The Big Rewind'

Jay Gabler • May 17, 2016

Jay Gabler reviews Libby Cudmore's new novel: a mystery that turns on a mixtape.

Coffee Break: What's that smell?

Coffee Break: What's that smell?

Anna Reed • May 17, 2016

Over here at Oake & Riley we're charmed and a little frightened by a new way to meet people called "smell dating". Let's keep the smelly vibes going with a Coffee Break all about smells and smelling.

Bob Dylan, Aaron Gorton, Kari Tauring, John Mapes: This week’s Minnesota music releases

Bob Dylan, Aaron Gorton, Kari Tauring, John Mapes: This week’s Minnesota music releases

Jay Gabler • May 17, 2016

Bob Dylan: Fallen Angels On Friday, Northern Minnesota native Bob Dylan releases his 37th studio album — which also marks his second consecutive collection of 20th-century standards done Dylan-style. Shadows in the Night (2015) had Dylan and his crack band sharing their interpretations of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, and on the new Fallen Angels he takes…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Josh Homme

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Josh Homme

May 17, 2016

Bob Dylan appeared at the first Monterey Folk Festival, Joni Mitchell covered Rolling Stone, Donna Summer passed away; and Josh Homme was born, Today in Music History.

The James Hunter Six perform in The Current studio

The James Hunter Six perform in The Current studio

Bill DeVille and The James Hunter Six • May 16, 2016

The James Hunter Six's latest album, 'Hold On!,' was released in February 2016 on Daptone Records. Between gigs during a two-night stand at the Dakota in Minneapolis, the James Hunter Six visited The Current for a session hosted by Bill DeVille. Hunter is known for his soulful vocals and effects-free guitar playing; he even teases that he doesn't use a tuner. 'Tuning? That's for jazzers, that is!' Hunter jokes.

Music News: Sinead O’Connor safe after Chicago disappearance

Music News: Sinead O’Connor safe after Chicago disappearance

Staff • May 16, 2016

Sinead O’Connor is safe after disappearing in Chicago. When the singer didn’t return from a Sunday morning bike ride in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, a concerned acquaintance reported her absence to the police, who classified her as “missing suicidal” until she was located early Monday afternoon. The incident is the latest in a string…

The Honeydogs perform in The Current studio

The Honeydogs perform in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson, The Honeydogs and Cecilia Johnson • May 16, 2016

Ahead of their album release show, the Honeydogs stopped by The Current to perform live in-studio and to chat with Local Show host Andrea Swensson.

Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' Reveals Shades of Gospel

Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' Reveals Shades of Gospel

Kiana Fitzgerald • May 16, 2016

The Chicago rapper's new mixtape, Coloring Book, walks a line between the secular and the religious, bringing gospel sounds to listeners who may not have darkened the doors of a church in a while.

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