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May 24, 2016

The visually twisted video for the Lucius song 'Gone Insane' took more than 20,000 photos and a week to shoot. Read more about the process and watch a video about the making of the 'Gone Insane' video.

The madness behind making the Lucius video, 'Gone Insane'

The madness behind making the Lucius video, 'Gone Insane'

Robin Hilton • May 24, 2016

The visually twisted video for the Lucius song 'Gone Insane' took more than 20,000 photos and a week to shoot. Read more about the process and watch a video about the making of the 'Gone Insane' video.

Music News: Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip diagnosed with terminal cancer

Music News: Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip diagnosed with terminal cancer

Staff • May 24, 2016

Gord Downie, frontman of The Tragically Hip, has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. In a statement, the band say Downie, 52, has “endured a lot of difficult times, and has been fighting hard.” Nonetheless, a tour is being planned for this summer, and the Kingston, Ontario band say it will be their best yet. (Billboard) Update:…

Duluth Does Dylan, Portage, and more of this week’s Minnesota music releases

Duluth Does Dylan, Portage, and more of this week’s Minnesota music releases

Jay Gabler • May 24, 2016

Bringing It All Back To Duluth Does Dylan Tonight at the Rex Bar, a big tribute concert will celebrate the man born Robert Zimmerman in the Zenith City 75 years ago today. It’s also the release party for the fourth installment in the Duluth Does Dylan series: a crowdfunded album featuring covers of Bob’s classics by artists including…

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Steven Hyden's 'Your Favorite Band is Killing Me'

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Steven Hyden's 'Your Favorite Band is Killing Me'

May 24, 2016

Steven Hyden discusses different types of music rivalries and relates them to issues such as generational gaps and cultural differences.

Coffee Break: Bob Dylan covers

Coffee Break: Bob Dylan covers

May 24, 2016

Bob Dylan is 75 today. We are celebrating him all day by listening to Dylan songs at the top of every hour, so for today's Coffee Break let's listen to covers of Bob Dylan songs.

Minnesota galleries to host Prince tribute art shows

Minnesota galleries to host Prince tribute art shows

Jay Gabler • May 24, 2016

Minneapolis artists Erin Sayer and Louisa Greenstock have announced an art show that will build on the overwhelming success of a Prince tribute exhibit that was on display this past weekend for Art-a-Whirl. (Update: A #57Princes closing reception has been announced for June 4.) Their new exhibit will be on display from June 30 to July 2 at Gamut Gallery,…

Beyonce rides out literal and metaphorical storms at TCF Bank Stadium

Beyonce rides out literal and metaphorical storms at TCF Bank Stadium

Andrea Swensson • May 24, 2016

Wow. That’s what I kept saying again and again, bearing witness to Beyonce as she “murdered errybody” at TCF Bank Stadium on Monday night. Wow. Wow. It was my third time seeing the Queen, but never had I seen her so emotionally raw, triumphant, and downright giddy, like when she let out the most adorable…

Today in Music History: Happy 75th Birthday Bob Dylan

Today in Music History: Happy 75th Birthday Bob Dylan

May 24, 2016

Jazz great Duke Ellington passed away, Queen's Freddie Mercury was honored, and Bob Dylan was born Today in Music History.

Adia Victoria Reckons With The South

Adia Victoria Reckons With The South

Jewly Hight • May 24, 2016

The singer and songwriter grew up under difficult circumstances in South Carolina. Today she uses her music, and the legacy of Southern black women's music, to come to terms with the past and present.

Music News: Neon Indian leads all-star cover of Prince’s ‘Pop Life’

Music News: Neon Indian leads all-star cover of Prince’s ‘Pop Life’

Staff • May 24, 2016

Neon Indian has paid tribute to Prince with a cover of “Pop Life” that features contributions from Holy Ghost!, Kristin Kontrol, and several more guest artists. (Pitchfork) Questlove defends Madonna After the BET Awards criticized Madonna’s Billboard Music Awards tribute to Prince, Questlove responded by defending her performance. “Every Prince rendition will not be a life-changing orgasmic xperience,” tweeted the Roots leader. “Just…

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