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August 01, 2016

The return of Frank Ocean According to a New York Times source, R&B star and Odd Future member Frank Ocean will release Boys Don’t Cry, his second studio album, “through an exclusive deal with Apple Music.” Fans have been clamoring for a new album ever since 2012’s channel ORANGE, which won cult support and a Grammy for…

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Music News: Frank Ocean’s second studio album (finally) due out Friday

Staff • Aug 1, 2016

The return of Frank Ocean According to a New York Times source, R&B star and Odd Future member Frank Ocean will release Boys Don’t Cry, his second studio album, “through an exclusive deal with Apple Music.” Fans have been clamoring for a new album ever since 2012’s channel ORANGE, which won cult support and a Grammy for…

'This is really happening': My first Radiohead concert, a dream come true at Lollapalooza

'This is really happening': My first Radiohead concert, a dream come true at Lollapalooza

Claire Philpott • Aug 1, 2016

MPR staffer Claire Philpott has been a Radiohead fan most of her life, but despite valiant previous efforts, had never seen her favorite band perform live. Finally, at Lollapalooza 2016, Philpott's dream was realized. 'I've always loved to sing along with Thom Yorke, and I kind of couldn't believe that we and many others were singing together live,' she writes of the experience at Lollapalooza, which also included helping Wolf Alice's Ellie Rowsell crowd surf.

Sharon Jones Tells Cancer 'Get up and Get Out'

Sharon Jones Tells Cancer 'Get up and Get Out'

Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam • Aug 1, 2016

The Dap-Kings' unstoppable lead singer looks back at her cancer battle, which was chronicled in the documentary 'Miss Sharon Jones,' and draws strength from soul songs.

Coffee Break: I want my MTV

Coffee Break: I want my MTV

Anna Reed • Aug 1, 2016

Today marks the anniversary of the launch of MTV in 1981. For today's Coffee Break, we have a special challenge for you. We want you to look back into your memory and ask yourself - what was the first MTV music video you remember falling in love with? Think back to the classic days of MTV, when music videos were actually played.

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The secret of Square Lake: The tiny festival taking music and film off the trail and into the woods

Cecilia Johnson • Aug 1, 2016

Life can be tough for fans of low-key music festivals. Around the world, fests pair performances with raging stage shows and, all too often, the spectacle absorbs the art. However, anyone who is able to make it to Stillwater, Minnesota, on August 20 has a shot at a door two: the Square Lake Film &…

Today in Music History: MTV goes live

Today in Music History: MTV goes live

Aug 1, 2016

Beatles Monthly became a thing; Sonny and Cher got a show; the harmonica makes a comeback; and MTV launched, Today in Music History.

Danielle Cusack signs off as Local Current DJ in Residence

Danielle Cusack signs off as Local Current DJ in Residence

Danielle Cusack • Aug 1, 2016

I’ve always been really into music my entire life, and as long as I can remember I’ve been on the lookout for new bands to obsess over. I never really was into my local music scene back in NY because I lived in an area where it was super rare to even find local bands.…

Album of the Week: Haley Bonar, 'Impossible Dream'

Album of the Week: Haley Bonar, 'Impossible Dream'

Brian Oake • Aug 1, 2016

Our Album of the Week is Haley Bonar's 'Impossible Dream,' releasing Friday, Aug., 5, on GNDWIRE Records. Brian Oake describes the album as 'a shimmering, reflective collection of memories and faded dreams' likely to end up on many of the year's best-of lists.

Music News: Lollapalooza 2016 wraps up in Chicago

Music News: Lollapalooza 2016 wraps up in Chicago

Staff • Jul 31, 2016

On Sunday night, LCD Soundsystem closed out Lollapalooza 2016 (the 25th anniversary of the music festival) in Chicago’s Grant Park. Other headliners of the four-day festival included Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and J. Cole. Here are some highlights: • Future with Chance the Rapper — “No Problem” • Jane’s Addiction with Tom Morello — “Mountain Song” •…

The Staves perform in the Forum at The Current

The Staves perform in the Forum at The Current

Bill DeVille and The Staves • Jul 31, 2016

Sisters Emily, Camilla and Jessica Staveley-Taylor may be from Watford, England, but they spent enough time in the Upper Midwest to nearly be considered local. Between performing at the Winnipeg Folk Festival and recording at Justin Vernon's April Base Studio in western Wisconsin, the Staves stopped in to the Forum at MPR for a performance before a live audience, hosted by Bill DeVille.

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