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October 28, 2016

Nearly 30 years into her career, Mazzy Star's singer still takes her time in the pursuit of beauty. Here, she works with My Bloody Valentine's Colm O'Ciosoig, as well as guests like Kurt Vile.

First Listen: Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions, 'Until The Hunter'

First Listen: Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions, 'Until The Hunter'

Stephen Thompson • Oct 28, 2016

Nearly 30 years into her career, Mazzy Star's singer still takes her time in the pursuit of beauty. Here, she works with My Bloody Valentine's Colm O'Ciosoig, as well as guests like Kurt Vile.

You Need To Know: Nyasia, an artist learning how to be “Vulnerable”

You Need To Know: Nyasia, an artist learning how to be “Vulnerable”

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 28, 2016

You know those people you connect with immediately? You meet, you start talking, and soon, you’re laughing non-stop. You have so much in common it seems like you might’ve been following the same paths for years. That’s how I feel when I meet Nyasia. Her full name is Nyasia Arredondo, but she goes by the…

Review and photos: PWR BTTM throw a giant queer dance party in the Entry

Review and photos: PWR BTTM throw a giant queer dance party in the Entry

Maia Jacobson • Oct 28, 2016

How much do I love PWR BTTM? I spent months planning my glitter-doused outfit for the band’s first headlining show in Minneapolis: a sold-out Thursday show at the 7th St Entry. The first opener was the solo project from Seattle-based Robin Edwards, Lisa Prank. Just a lady, her guitar, and a drum machine on stage, she…

Coffee Break: Monsters, Goblins, Ghouls and Vampires

Coffee Break: Monsters, Goblins, Ghouls and Vampires

Sean McPherson and Brian Oake • Oct 28, 2016

We've been 'raising spirits' as Halloween approaches with eerie Coffee Break themes. Today, we rustle up a rogues' gallery of creepy critters: For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention monsters, goblins, ghouls or vampires? Send us your requests.

Sean Anonymous signs off as Local Current DJ in Residence

Sean Anonymous signs off as Local Current DJ in Residence

Sean Anonymous • Oct 28, 2016

When Local Current reached out with a DJ in Residence offer, I was inclined to say yes immediately. I’m pretty sure I had a response of “hell yeah” drafted up and ready to send within ten seconds. But, being a person who tends to rush into things, I decided to take at least a few minutes…

Today in Music History: Janet Jackson starts a four-week run at No. 1

Today in Music History: Janet Jackson starts a four-week run at No. 1

Oct 28, 2016

Buddy Holly made his last major TV appearance; the first night of the T.A.M.I. show took place; Bill Berry retired from R.E.M.; the Sex Pistols' one and only studio album was released in the U.S.; and Janet Jackson's Minneapolis-produced 'Rhythm Nation 1814' hit No. 1 in the album charts, Today in Music History.

Chanhassen declares Paisley Park Day

Chanhassen declares Paisley Park Day

Jay Gabler • Oct 28, 2016

With unexpected zoning wrangles finally over, Mayor Denny Laufenburger has officially declared today Paisley Park Day in the City of Chanhassen as Prince’s studio opens permanently for public tours. Mayor Laufenburger, who advocated turning the studio into a museum, read the proclamation in the venue lobby this morning — flanked by Prince’s longtime friend and…

Review and photos: At the Turf Club, Margo Price strums the pain away

Review and photos: At the Turf Club, Margo Price strums the pain away

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 28, 2016

For all of her sad songs, Margo Price puts on a fun show. Touring behind Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, her debut solo album from last March, Price played to a packed Turf Club on Thursday. She performed a one-woman #MicroShow at the Turf back in June, and she stopped in town just two weeks ago to join…

Friday Five: Wilson Miles, Strange Relations, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Wilson Miles, Strange Relations, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 28, 2016

Wilson Miles, “Handle Your Business” Wilson Miles — Minneapolis rapper Tony Wilson and London producer Hector Miles — get real in this lead single from their EP The Golden Handshake. Strange Relations, “Ceremonies” Strange Relations build international cred with this video, which is set in Buenos Aires. They connected with Argentinian filmmaker Lucila Mariani via Mariani’s DIY video for the Go! Team’s “Waking the Jetstream,” which…

Julia Jacklin performs in The Current studio

Julia Jacklin performs in The Current studio

David Safar and Leah Garaas • Oct 27, 2016

Rising artist Julia Jacklin stopped by The Current to perform songs off her debut album 'Don't Let the Kids Win' and to chat with host David Safar about growing up in Australia and traveling the States.

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