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May 26, 2016

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater stopped by to wish happy seventh birthday to Obadiah Gamble after the local youngster made a music video inviting Bridgewater to his party, and the video went viral. (City Pages) Fatal violence erupts at T.I. show Three were shot, one fatally, at a Wednesday night T.I. concert in New York. Just before the Atlanta…

Music News: Six-year-old invites Vikings star to birthday party with music video

Music News: Six-year-old invites Vikings star to birthday party with music video

Staff • May 26, 2016

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater stopped by to wish happy seventh birthday to Obadiah Gamble after the local youngster made a music video inviting Bridgewater to his party, and the video went viral. (City Pages) Fatal violence erupts at T.I. show Three were shot, one fatally, at a Wednesday night T.I. concert in New York. Just before the Atlanta…

The Chart Show: Lizzo reaches No.1 ahead of Soundset

The Chart Show: Lizzo reaches No.1 ahead of Soundset

Mark Wheat • May 26, 2016

Big moves from the Avett Brothers and Lucius; new entries from Chance The Rapper, Mumford and Sons, Courtney Barnett and Radiohead; Polica and CHVRCHES are inducted; and Lizzo reaches No.1 ahead of her Soundset appearance.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: Bob Dylan in the '60s

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: Bob Dylan in the '60s

May 25, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a special Time Machine for Bob Dylan's 75th birthday, focusing on Dylan's 1960s output. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

Coffee Break: Spelling songs

Coffee Break: Spelling songs

Anna Reed • May 25, 2016

The Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off today so let's celebrate with songs that feature spelling in the lyrics.

The O.K. Show, Episode 18: Gary Louris opens up about depression, addiction and recovery

The O.K. Show, Episode 18: Gary Louris opens up about depression, addiction and recovery

Andrea Swensson • May 25, 2016

There has always been something very comforting to me about listening to the Jayhawks, even when their songs speak to sadness and loneliness. And there has always been something about Gary Louris’s voice that hints at something deeper and lonelier than we could ever imagine. His voice has a vulnerability at its core that makes…

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.

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