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October 26, 2016

Saint Motel formed and are based in Los Angeles, but the band's A/J Jackson is originally from Minneapolis. 'My metric of how we're doing as a band is my mom and whether or not she hears us on The Current,' Jackson says. Touring in support of their album, 'saintmotelevision,' Saint Motel stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.

Saint Motel perform in The Current studio

Saint Motel perform in The Current studio

Mac Wilson and Saint Motel • Oct 26, 2016

Saint Motel formed and are based in Los Angeles, but the band's A/J Jackson is originally from Minneapolis. 'My metric of how we're doing as a band is my mom and whether or not she hears us on The Current,' Jackson says. Touring in support of their album, 'saintmotelevision,' Saint Motel stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.

Music News: Yoko Ono makes 'Simpsons' gag a reality

Music News: Yoko Ono makes 'Simpsons' gag a reality

Oct 25, 2016

Today's top music news items include Yoko Ono turning a 'Simpsons' gag into reality, the list of Record Store Black Friday vinyl exclusives, and the winners of the Polaris Heritage Prize.

Mary Lucia: Song lyrics that grab you by the throat

Mary Lucia: Song lyrics that grab you by the throat

Mary Lucia • Oct 25, 2016

Some songs require repeat listens before you're hooked, but there are others that instantly grab you by the throat. You immediately know you are buying whatever it is they're selling. Here are a few examples of some of Mary Lucia's favorite musical chokeholds.

The Lemon Twigs perform in The Current studio

The Lemon Twigs perform in The Current studio

Jade, Leah Garaas and The Lemon Twigs • Oct 25, 2016

Performing as the Lemon Twigs, brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario stopped by The Current to perform songs off their 'Do Hollywood' debut live in-studio and to chat with host Jade.

Coffee Break: International Artists Day

Coffee Break: International Artists Day

Anna Reed • Oct 25, 2016

October 25 is International Artists Day - a day to honor the contribution artists make to society. So for today's Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear that also practice another art form?

Today in Music History: Three female solo acts rocked the top of the Billboards

Today in Music History: Three female solo acts rocked the top of the Billboards

Oct 25, 2016

Rolling Stones made their Ed Sullivan debut; Radiohead opened for Tears for Fears; Richard Lloyd was born; and three female solo acts rocked the top of the Billboards, Today in Music History.

The Staves’ guide to Minneapolis

The Staves’ guide to Minneapolis

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 25, 2016

“Every time you go to a gig, there’ll be at least one person wearing Eaux Claires merch.” Camilla Stavely-Taylor, one third of English band the Staves, is sitting near the door of Muddy Waters. Her sisters, Jess and Emily — the other two thirds of the band — are enthusiastic as they look up from their menus to nod. Jess…

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Chanhassen city council approves Paisley Park museum plan

Luke Taylor • Oct 24, 2016

During its October 24 meeting, the city council of Chanhassen, Minn., home of Prince’s Paisley Park, approved a plan to turn Paisley Park into a museum. According to a report by KARE 11’s Jay Knoll, the council approved the plan to rezone Paisley Park from Industrial Office Park (IOP) designation to Planned Unit Development (PUD),…

Music News: Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns dies at 57

Music News: Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns dies at 57

Oct 24, 2016

Today's top music news stories include the passing of Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns; a Nico biopic in the making; and a legal dispute over Prince photos.

The Strumbellas perform in The Current studio

The Strumbellas perform in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Oct 24, 2016

Toronto band the Strumbellas have been touring relentlessly for the past six months, but they've finally just come to Minnesota. 'We've heard that Minnesota has a very Canadian vibe,' says frontman Simon Ward. 'I don't know why we haven't come till now.' Ahead of their show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, the Strumbellas visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Mary Lucia.

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