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September 26, 2016

Today's top music stories include Prince updates, MTV getting into election mode, and the 'Nevermind' baby replicating that iconic album cover...again.

Music News: 'Nevermind' baby is back in the pool

Music News: 'Nevermind' baby is back in the pool

Sep 26, 2016

Today's top music stories include Prince updates, MTV getting into election mode, and the 'Nevermind' baby replicating that iconic album cover...again.

Drive-By Truckers perform in The Current studio

Drive-By Truckers perform in The Current studio

Drive-by Truckers and Sean McPherson • Sep 26, 2016

'American Band', the new album from Drive-By Truckers, comes out Sept. 30, and is being hailed as the band's most explicitly political record to date. 'Every time I turn on the news or look at my phone, some other just horrendous thing has happened, and often it's so senseless,' says the band's Patterson Hood. Listen to new songs from Drive-By Truckers and to their interview with Sean McPherson.

Win a flyaway trip to San Francisco to see the Bridge School Benefit

Win a flyaway trip to San Francisco to see the Bridge School Benefit

Sep 26, 2016

The Current wants to send you to the 30th annual Bridge School benefit concert on Oct. 22 at the Shoreline Amphitheater, outside of San Francisco, featuring Norah Jones, My Morning Jacket, Cage the Elephant and more!

Coffee Break: Musical rivalries

Coffee Break: Musical rivalries

Anna Reed • Sep 26, 2016

Tonight, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will go toe to toe in the first presidential debate, which might very well be one of the most-watched political events ever. So in the spirit of this debate, for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by musicians who are famous for their musical rivalries?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Bryan Ferry

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Bryan Ferry

Sep 26, 2016

The Queen honors The Beatles; The Go-Go's made a run at No. 1; Fats Domino tried his hand at "Blueberry Hill"; and Bryan Ferry was born, Today in Music History.

Review and photos: Haley Bonar goes big with new music at Sociable Cider Werks

Review and photos: Haley Bonar goes big with new music at Sociable Cider Werks

Hannah Hron • Sep 26, 2016

Summer’s last sigh found its perfect soundtrack on a blustery late September night in Northeast Minneapolis this past weekend. Sociable Cider Werks threw the last in their series of Sociable Summer concerts, a show that also doubled as Haley Bonar’s local album release show. Bonar released her latest, Impossible Dream, back in August, and while…

Album of the Week: Bon Iver, '22, A Million'

Album of the Week: Bon Iver, '22, A Million'

Andrea Swensson • Sep 26, 2016

While it's fair to say that '22, A Million' is experimental in nature, it is still, at its core, a Bon Iver record. There are quiet, heart-rending moments, there are epic moments, and one of the album's defining characteristics is that it rewards repeat listens.

Music News: Buckwheat Zydeco dies at 68

Music News: Buckwheat Zydeco dies at 68

Sep 26, 2016

Today's top music news stories include the deaths of Cajun legend Stanley 'Buckwheat' Dural Jr. and Grand Ole Opry star Jean Shepard.

First Listen: John Prine, 'For Better, Or Worse'

First Listen: John Prine, 'For Better, Or Worse'

Jim Allen • Sep 25, 2016

On the cusp of his 70th birthday, the revered singer-songwriter sets down his pen to explore country classics with some stellar duet partners. Stream 'For Better, Or Worse,' in its entirety before it releases on Sept. 30.

Haley Bonar performs in The Current studio

Haley Bonar performs in The Current studio

Haley Bonar and Mac Wilson • Sep 23, 2016

Ready to celebrate the release of her latest album, 'Impossible Dream,' at Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis on Sunday, Sept. 25, Haley Bonar and her band stopped in to The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.

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