Bon Iver have been hinting for a while that they’ll be playing new music at this week’s Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival, and over the past couple of days they’ve stepped up the indications that they’ll be premiering much or all of a new album. Among the hints: a new mural in Brooklyn. (Pitchfork)…

As the new Premier League season is set to begin, Mark Wheat looks forward to another exciting campaign. He'll be playing in the fantasy league again ... and in the real-life Premier League, he's dropping a longtime allegiance. 'I can't take it, I'm done,' Wheat writes. 'I resign as a Red Devil fan.' In the new season, Wheat will be supporting a different club (hint: they also wear red).

Esme Patterson played an in-studio session, and she wielded an ESP Ron Wood model, a guitar modeled after the Telecaster pattern. In addition to talking about her guitar, Patterson also talks about how she approaches songwriting, who some of her guitar-playing influences are, and which effects pedals she really likes. 'I support companies that I really respect and make things in a way that makes sense,' Patterson says.

The beloved band displays its signature country-tinged rock and close harmonies in four stripped-down songs from its newest album, 'Paging Mr. Proust.'

On Saturday, August 20, the Local Show’s Artists to Watch event will feature 10 of my favorite up-and-coming acts in Minnesota performing across two stages at the Cedar Cultural Center. As we gear up for the showcase, you’ll be hearing from the performers in segments on the Local Show and here on the Local Current Blog. Mankato quartet Good…

Yesterday was International Cat Day, and we missed it. Between Oake, Riley and producer Anna, the morning crew owns no less than six cats. That's six. Cats. We regret this grievous error, and to teach us a lesson, what songs do you want to hear for today's Coffee Break that feature regrets, I'm sorries, and I would have, should have, could haves?

A Rolling Stone crowd got rowdy; Bob Dylan and Joan Baez shared the stage for the first time; Queen played their last show with Freddie Mercury; and Jerry Garcia passed away, Today in Music History.

Following a gig at First Avenue, Corinne Bailey Rae and her band stopped by The Current to perform live in-studio and to chat with host Mary Lucia.

The Minnesota State Fair has announced that Friday, Aug. 26 will be a “Unite in Purple” day paying tribute to Prince. After 5 p.m., stages throughout the fairgrounds will feature Prince tributes, DJ Dudley D will spin tracks for a Prince party in Carousel Park, State Fair landmarks will be lit purple, and a Prince laser show…

Katie Ledecky took home a gold in her 400-meter freestyle yesterday, and minutes later, the United States men's 4x100 relay won gold. To celebrate these victories, what songs that mention swimming do you want to hear for today's Coffee Break?