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September 02, 2016

Psychologists say that when we lose someone, there are five common stages of grief that we must endure: denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance. With no public memorial to speak of in the months since Prince’s passing, that fifth stage has been hard to find. Sure, we had that insane block party the evening of…

The Revolution power through the pain at first of three reunion shows

The Revolution power through the pain at first of three reunion shows

Andrea Swensson • Sep 2, 2016

Psychologists say that when we lose someone, there are five common stages of grief that we must endure: denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance. With no public memorial to speak of in the months since Prince’s passing, that fifth stage has been hard to find. Sure, we had that insane block party the evening of…

Social Media Roundup: The Revolution return to First Avenue

Social Media Roundup: The Revolution return to First Avenue

Sep 2, 2016

Follow along as we document the Revolution's historic return to First Avenue.

YourClassical

Pre-Revolution, the Prince Army congregates outside First Avenue

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 1, 2016

Tonight, First Avenue is on another level. You can feel it in the air; you can sense it on social media; you can read it on the event poster, which heralds “An Evening With The Revolution: Wendy, Lisa, BrownMark, Dr. Fink & Bobby Z.” Today is the first of three reunion dates for the Revolution, Prince’s…

Hear a brand-new song by Sylvan Esso, 'Radio'

Hear a brand-new song by Sylvan Esso, 'Radio'

Stephen Thompson • Sep 1, 2016

In anticipation of a new album in 2017, Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn have just released 'Radio,' which matches propulsive electronics with scathing commentary about commodification.

Music News: Fan creates supercut of Metallica’s entire U.S. Bank Stadium show

Music News: Fan creates supercut of Metallica’s entire U.S. Bank Stadium show

Staff • Sep 1, 2016

Is this the future of concert films? A French Metallica fan has combined the live-streamed audio of the band’s Aug. 20 U.S. Bank Stadium show with 77 different fan-shot videos to create a 140-minute concert film of the band’s entire performance. (City Pages) Read Dan Nass’s review of the show, the first rock concert in the…

Coffee Break: Traffic Jam

Coffee Break: Traffic Jam

Sep 1, 2016

Traffic in the Twin Cities will be nothing less than nightmarish tonight. What songs do you want to hear for the 9:30 Coffee Break that reference traffic, being stuck, patience, finding your center, etc.?

Today in Music History: Blondie sign with a major label

Today in Music History: Blondie sign with a major label

Sep 1, 2016

Atlantic Records bought Ray Charles' contract; Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery auditioned for radio; U2 released their first record; Mick Jones left the Clash; Tina Turner had her first No. 1 hit; and influential punk and new wave act Blondie signed to Chrysalis Records, Today in Music History.

YourClassical

You Need To Know: Tufawon and his love for bomba/rap fusion

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 1, 2016

“Let us grow,” Tufawon chants near the beginning of The Send Off’s “Freedom Seeker,” starting a conversation with the cosmos. His hungry intonation swoops into a stellar verse from Elay, and soon, Tufawon will return to spit bars and shut down the song. But first, he repeats, “Let us grow” — with a “please” this…

The Chart Show: Beck goes out on top

The Chart Show: Beck goes out on top

Mark Wheat • Sep 1, 2016

Lucius, the White Stripes, Sharon Jones, the Avett Brothers and Charles Bradley make debuts; Haley Bonar holds on strong; and Beck goes out on top.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1973

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1973

Aug 31, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 1973. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

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