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November 10, 2016

Sonny Knight is back on the chart; Bon Iver and Wilco make debuts; the White Stripes and Frank Ocean are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Jim James reaches No.1 with a single off 'Eternally Even.'

The Chart Show: Jim James evens out at No.1

The Chart Show: Jim James evens out at No.1

Mark Wheat • Nov 10, 2016

Sonny Knight is back on the chart; Bon Iver and Wilco make debuts; the White Stripes and Frank Ocean are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Jim James reaches No.1 with a single off 'Eternally Even.'

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: Elections

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: Elections

Daniel Nass • Nov 9, 2016

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

What's New on The Current: Foxygen, Amber Coffman, Common feat. Bilal

What's New on The Current: Foxygen, Amber Coffman, Common feat. Bilal

Jade • Nov 9, 2016

This week on What's New on The Current, Jade shares Foxygen's new 40-person orchestra '70s-inspired "Follow the Leader" from their forthcoming 'Hang,' a single off Common's 11th studio album featuring Bilal, plus "All to Myself" from Amber Coffman of Dirty Projectors.

Guitar Collection: The Shelters' Josh Jove, Rickenbacker 360, 12-string

Guitar Collection: The Shelters' Josh Jove, Rickenbacker 360, 12-string

Luke Taylor • Nov 9, 2016

When the Shelters performed their song 'Rebel Heart' in our studio, guitarist Josh Jove performed on a 12-string Rickenbacker. After the session, Jove told us about the guitar -- and that it was given to him by none other than Tom Petty, who co-produced the Shelter's self-titled debut album.

A conversation with Richard Shindell

A conversation with Richard Shindell

Mike Pengra • Nov 9, 2016

Richard Shindell's songs are so full of imagery, they could be novels, films or paintings. 'Careless,' Shindell's latest album, continues in that mold. Shindell stopped by Radio Heartland to chat with Mike Pengra and to share a few tracks from the new album.

Music News: Artists react to Donald Trump election victory

Music News: Artists react to Donald Trump election victory

Jay Gabler • Nov 9, 2016

The surprise victory of Republican candidate Donald Trump in the U.S. Presidential election is all the world was able to talk about on Wednesday — musicians included. Many prominent musicians favored Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, and reactions from those artists were swift, sad, and angry. Lady Gaga stood in protest outside Trump Tower in the early morning hours, holding a…

Coffee Break: Musicians who share names with presidents

Coffee Break: Musicians who share names with presidents

Anna Reed • Nov 9, 2016

Last night in a very close race, the people of the United States elected a new president. It's been one of the most divisive campaign seasons of our lifetime, and we understand that tensions are high today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's take a step back and listen to musicians who share names (first or last) with presidents. Who would you like to hear?

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Bob Dylan's 'Lyrics: 1961-2012'

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Bob Dylan's 'Lyrics: 1961-2012'

Jay Gabler • Nov 9, 2016

A new collection of Bob Dylan's lyrics is a chronological, up-to-date collection of every original song by the Nobel laureate.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Pepa of Salt-n-Pepa

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Pepa of Salt-n-Pepa

Nov 9, 2016

The Everly Brothers recorded their first studio tracks; Brian Epstein saw the Beatles perform for the first time; 'Rolling Stone' magazine made its debut; Winnipeg's Bachman-Turner Overdrive hit No. 1 with 'You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet'; and Pepa was born, Today in Music History.

ZULUZULUU win City Pages Picked to Click 2016 poll

ZULUZULUU win City Pages Picked to Click 2016 poll

Jay Gabler • Nov 9, 2016

ZULUZULUU have been named the top up-and-coming Minnesota band, as chosen by voters in the annual City Pages Picked to Click poll. With 108 points in the poll of local music insiders, the adventurous band whose music ranges from hip-hop to Afrobeat came in a clear first, with runners-up Tony Peachka landing 77 points. The win…

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