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July 28, 2016

The Avett Brothers, War on Drugs, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Phantogram and Mumford and Sons make debuts; Courtney Barnett, Chance The Rapper and Radiohead are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Beck wows to No.1.

The Chart Show: Beck's No.1 'Wow' woos voters

The Chart Show: Beck's No.1 'Wow' woos voters

Mark Wheat • Jul 28, 2016

The Avett Brothers, War on Drugs, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Phantogram and Mumford and Sons make debuts; Courtney Barnett, Chance The Rapper and Radiohead are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Beck wows to No.1.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1997

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1997

Jul 27, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 1997. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

Music News: Wild may change goal-score song to ‘Let’s Go Crazy’

Music News: Wild may change goal-score song to ‘Let’s Go Crazy’

Staff • Jul 27, 2016

The Minnesota Wild are considering changing their longtime goal-celebration song: “Crowd Chant” by Joe Satriani. In an e-mail to season ticket holders, the Wild ask whether the song should be changed to Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” — or something else. (Star Tribune) Crystal Pepsi coming back, sponsors ’90s stars in concert Crystal Pepsi, one of the most…

Darrell Scott performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Darrell Scott performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra and Darrell Scott • Jul 27, 2016

Darrell Scott's latest album is 'Couchville Sessions,' a collection of songs recorded in Scott's living room. Scott stopped by the Radio Heartland studio to play a few tracks from the album and to talk about how he was able to record his pal, the late Guy Clark, on one of the album tracks.

Coffee Break: Boom box

Coffee Break: Boom box

Anna Reed • Jul 27, 2016

We've been thinking about boom boxes lately - what with 200 vintage boom boxes going on sale for $20K, and Kevin Beacham renovating his old Sharp GF-575 radio he got for his 12th birthday. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention boom boxes or radios? And if we're feeling saucy, we'll play a boom box jam or two.

John Moe explores The Three Levels Of Music Discovery

John Moe explores The Three Levels Of Music Discovery

John Moe • Jul 27, 2016

'There are three levels to discovering music,' John Moe writes, 'the kind of music that makes you stop what you're doing and give a focused listen.' John describes and gives examples of what those three levels are. See what you think, and share some of your own discoveries.

Today in Music History: Remembering Karl Mueller

Today in Music History: Remembering Karl Mueller

Jul 27, 2016

Esso petroleum warned drivers that rock music might mean a heavier foot on the accelerator; Cass Elliot released her first solo single; John Denver got his second No. 1 hit; 'Men in Black' soundtrack was a bestseller; and the late Soul Asylum bassist Karl Mueller was born Today in Music History.

From garage bands to garage business: Meet MPLS Instrument Company

From garage bands to garage business: Meet MPLS Instrument Company

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 27, 2016

“When you build guitars, you’re a sander,” says Jake Swogger, co-owner of MPLS Instrument Company. “That’s always the joke.” He’s laughing, but he means it, and he should know; he and his partner, Tony Emanuele, have made more than 30 guitars since starting their business in Swogger’s garage. They’re one of only a few boutique…

Where do we belong? Mary Lucia thinks this must be the place

Where do we belong? Mary Lucia thinks this must be the place

Mary Lucia • Jul 26, 2016

Mary Lucia shares her recollections of almost breaking up with Minneapolis. 'A year ago, my life came to an unnerving crescendo of crap that left me in desperate need of change,' she writes. But now, she's decided to embrace a sense of belonging.

Mitski on lyrical undertones, metaphors and 'Puberty 2'

Mitski on lyrical undertones, metaphors and 'Puberty 2'

David Safar and Mitski • Jul 26, 2016

Before her show in First Avenue's 7th St. Entry, Mitski stopped by The Current to chat with New Hot host David Safar about her new album Puberty 2.

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