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January 19, 2017

Today's top music stories are all about the president(s): Bruce Springsteen plays a private concert for Obama staffers, Arcade Fire and Gorillaz release protest songs, and more.

Music News: Bruce Springsteen played secret White House concert

Music News: Bruce Springsteen played secret White House concert

Jay Gabler • Jan 19, 2017

Today's top music stories are all about the president(s): Bruce Springsteen plays a private concert for Obama staffers, Arcade Fire and Gorillaz release protest songs, and more.

First Listen: Japandroids, 'Near To The Wild Heart Of Life'  Listenm 36:46

First Listen: Japandroids, 'Near To The Wild Heart Of Life' Listenm 36:46

Stephen Thompson • Jan 19, 2017

After Celebration Rock fixated on staying young and feeling raw, the Vancouver duo's new album re-envisions youth as a passageway to a new and better place.

Minnesota musicians having ‘panic and anxiety’ over planned Affordable Care Act repeal

Minnesota musicians having ‘panic and anxiety’ over planned Affordable Care Act repeal

Jay Gabler • Jan 19, 2017

“I really hope it stays in place,” says jeremy messersmith about the Affordable Care Act. “If that just means rebranding it as Trumpcare, then sure, why not?” When Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, the Republican party will control both the legislative and executive branches of the national government,…

Coffee Break: Feminist anthems

Coffee Break: Feminist anthems

Anna Reed • Jan 19, 2017

This Saturday, women and supporters across the nation will unite to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington. In Minnesota, thousands will gather at the St. Paul College and march to the Minnesota State Capitol. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what feminist anthems do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton

Jan 19, 2017

Today in Music History: Dolly Parton and Janis Joplin were born, The Beatles began recording 'A Day In The Life', and 'The Wall' by Pink Floyd began a 15-week run on top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart.

Review and photos: First Avenue welcomes the class of ’16 to Best New Bands showcase

Review and photos: First Avenue welcomes the class of ’16 to Best New Bands showcase

Jay Gabler • Jan 19, 2017

On April 21 last year, I stepped in for Andrea Swensson to host a showcase of four up-and-coming local music acts at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. As all of us were still processing the news of Prince’s death, it brought genuine comfort to watch new artists play music for an enthusiastic crowd: a reminder that…

The Chart Show: The xx release 'I See You,' reach No.1

The Chart Show: The xx release 'I See You,' reach No.1

Mark Wheat • Jan 19, 2017

Ryan Adams makes a big upward move; Japandroids, Run the Jewels, Nine Inch Nails, Car Seat Headrest and Laura Marling make debuts; and the xx find themselves at No.1 as 'I See You' releases.

Music News: Selfie with mystery man Nick Cave goes viral

Music News: Selfie with mystery man Nick Cave goes viral

Jay Gabler • Jan 18, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a viral photo of a seemingly unrecognized Nick Cave, political protests, and performers announced for the Grammys.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1967

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1967

Daniel Nass • Jan 18, 2017

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 1967. 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: Magnetic Fields, Japanese House, Spoon

What's New on The Current: Magnetic Fields, Japanese House, Spoon

Jade • Jan 18, 2017

This week on What's New on The Current, Jade shares the latest from Magnetic Fields, a new song off Spoon's forthcoming album and a track from up-and-coming artist Japanese House.

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