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December 13, 2016

A large mass of fashion-dictating air is moving in from Siberia! Our latest comic tackles the best (and worst) of the winter trends.

Comic: Winter Music Fashion

Comic: Winter Music Fashion

Anders Nienstaedt • Dec 13, 2016

A large mass of fashion-dictating air is moving in from Siberia! Our latest comic tackles the best (and worst) of the winter trends.

Music News: Bob Dylan books Sweden concerts

Music News: Bob Dylan books Sweden concerts

Jay Gabler • Dec 12, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a planned Bob Dylan trip to Sweden, the 2017 Golden Globe Nominees, and the Revolution's memories of Prince.

Monica LaPlante performs in The Current studio

Monica LaPlante performs in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson, Cecilia Johnson and Monica LaPlante • Dec 12, 2016

Local garage rock artist Monica LaPlante talks with Andrea Swensson and performs three songs from 'Noir.'

DJ Pick of the Week: Mark Wheat, The Wedding Present, 'Bear'

DJ Pick of the Week: Mark Wheat, The Wedding Present, 'Bear'

Mark Wheat • Dec 12, 2016

For the DJ Pick of the Week for December 12, Mark Wheat proffers 'Bear,' a single off 'Going, Going...', the latest album from The Wedding Present. 'The album is [frontman David] Gedge's masterpiece, and how often do we use that term about someone who's been doing it for so long?' Wheat writes. 'I'd like to suggest that David Gedge be called the Godfather of English Indie Rock!' Check out more of what Mark Wheat has to say, and watch the video for 'Bear.'

Coffee Break: Baby, it's cold outside

Coffee Break: Baby, it's cold outside

Anna Reed • Dec 12, 2016

Good morning! It's 3 degrees outside. And it'll continue to be cold all week, with highs only up to 16, and lows as low as -22. To soothe ourselves through this difficult time, what songs about cold and snow do you want to hear for today's Coffee Break?

Today in Music History: Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic sue Courtney Love

Today in Music History: Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic sue Courtney Love

Dec 12, 2016

Today in Music History: Nirvana bandmates and Courtney Love go toe to toe, The Doors played their last show with Jim Morrison, The Rolling Stones started working with Ronnie Wood and Devo hit gold.

Heiruspecs sizzle with “theskyisfalling” at the Palace Theatre

Heiruspecs sizzle with “theskyisfalling” at the Palace Theatre

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 12, 2016

If St. Paul greats are what you’re seeking, you’ve come to the right place. The storied Palace Theatre is set for an open house this Friday from 11:30-1:30 p.m. — complete with a mayoral welcome and a surprise musical guest — and local rap cornerstones Heiruspecs are celebrating a new EP called theskyisfalling as well as their…

Album of the Week: Childish Gambino, 'Awaken, My Love!'

Album of the Week: Childish Gambino, 'Awaken, My Love!'

Jade • Dec 12, 2016

Actor Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, is back with his third album. 'Those hungry for the sounds of Prince, Sly Stone, and Funkadelic will be well-fed on the Moog synthesizers, organs and funky woodwinds laying the heaviest, funkiest grooves throughout the album,' writes Jade in her review. Read the full review and listen to tracks from 'Awaken, My Love!'.

Music News: Patti Smith sings on behalf of Bob Dylan at Nobel ceremony

Music News: Patti Smith sings on behalf of Bob Dylan at Nobel ceremony

Jay Gabler • Dec 11, 2016

Today's top music news stories include Patti Smith's performance on behalf of Bob Dylan at the Nobel Prize ceremony, word of Prince's plans for a reality series, and underground venues facing new scrutiny.

Review and photos: Lizzo celebrates a triumphant homecoming at First Avenue

Review and photos: Lizzo celebrates a triumphant homecoming at First Avenue

Ibad Jafri • Dec 11, 2016

“I’m your self-care guidance counselor,” Lizzo said after a raucous performance of her latest hit, “Phone,” last night in the Mainroom at First Avenue. After a series of concerts promoting her EP Coconut Oil across the United States and Canada, her homecoming in Minneapolis was a joyous affair as she reflected on her personal journey and, true to…

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