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January 10, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a mystery performer at Target Field, developments with the Prince estate, and Eddie Vedder's plans to play Obama's farewell speech.

Music News: Who's playing Target Field this summer?

Music News: Who's playing Target Field this summer?

Jay Gabler • Jan 10, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a mystery performer at Target Field, developments with the Prince estate, and Eddie Vedder's plans to play Obama's farewell speech.

Mary Lucia: Cat got your tongue?

Mary Lucia: Cat got your tongue?

Mary Lucia • Jan 10, 2017

'In these precarious times, everything is potentially political,' writes Mary Lucia. 'With everything happening in the world now, is it your natural instinct to retreat into something safe and familiar, and stay away from mainstream or social media, or do you feel more inclined to be involved, speak up, consume everything you can get your hands on, and engage in something you feel strongly about?'

Haley Bonar joins darkDARK for a sweet electro-pop jam

Haley Bonar joins darkDARK for a sweet electro-pop jam

Stephen Thompson • Jan 10, 2017

One of 2017's first great songs, "Restless" finds dreamy analog synths blending perfectly with Bonar's relentlessly pleasing voice.

Rock the Cradle announce three spring 2017 events

Rock the Cradle announce three spring 2017 events

Jan 10, 2017

The Current and Children's Minnesota have announced a series of Rock the Cradle activities to keep families busy and active this winter season!

Coffee Break: Androgynous musicians

Coffee Break: Androgynous musicians

Jan 10, 2017

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of David Bowie. The man was renowned for his bold appearance - sporting all sorts of looks from elaborate makeup to clothing traditionally worn by women to costumes and spacesuits.

Today in Music History: Remembering David Bowie

Today in Music History: Remembering David Bowie

Jan 10, 2017

Today in Music History: David Bowie passed away, Aretha Franklin got another gold record, Cyndi Lauper was nominated for a historical amount of Grammys, and Elvis Presley recorded his first song for RCA.

Digging deep: As a one-man band, Peter Campanelli looks inward for inspiration

Digging deep: As a one-man band, Peter Campanelli looks inward for inspiration

Simone Cazares • Jan 10, 2017

Peter Campanelli is only beginning his music career, but he’s already decided that he doesn’t just want to be a member of the band. Campanelli, a St. Paul multi-instrumentalist who is in his first year at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, has decided that, at least sometimes, he wants to be the entire band.…

Music News: Prince music could hit streaming services in conjunction with Grammy tribute

Music News: Prince music could hit streaming services in conjunction with Grammy tribute

Jay Gabler • Jan 9, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a prospective Prince streaming deal, the latest from Paisley Park, and word that David Bowie considered writing fake Bob Dylan songs for a musical.

How Smokey Hormel Became The Quintessential Session Musician

How Smokey Hormel Became The Quintessential Session Musician

Alex Cohen • Jan 9, 2017

Smokey Hormel -- whose great-grandfather founded the Austin, Minn., based meat company -- is a guitarist who has played on records by Tom Waits, Norah Jones and Beck, but at one point, he was sure he wanted to pursue a career in acting. Hear about Hormel's road to a career as a sought-after session player.

The xx on growing up without growing apart

The xx on growing up without growing apart

Shapiro Ari • Jan 9, 2017

Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith have been a trio since childhood, but like any long-term relationship, it's taken work. They joined NPR's Ari Shapiro to talk about their unique bond.

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