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January 20, 2017

Over the past year, Margaret Glaspy has been touring extensively in support of her album, 'Emotions and Math.' The album title has become a metaphor for her lifestyle over the past 12 months. 'In travelling or touring or making a record or writing songs,' Glaspy says, 'while it's incredibly creative and emotional, it's also really logistical at times.' Glaspy and her band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Jade.

Margaret Glaspy performs in The Current studio

Margaret Glaspy performs in The Current studio

Jade • Jan 20, 2017

Over the past year, Margaret Glaspy has been touring extensively in support of her album, 'Emotions and Math.' The album title has become a metaphor for her lifestyle over the past 12 months. 'In travelling or touring or making a record or writing songs,' Glaspy says, 'while it's incredibly creative and emotional, it's also really logistical at times.' Glaspy and her band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Jade.

Paisley Park to screen Prince ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ concert from 1992

Paisley Park to screen Prince ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ concert from 1992

Simone Cazares • Jan 20, 2017

Tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 21) at 9 p.m., Paisley Park will be screening footage from a 1992 Prince concert. The concert, a London show that took place on June 15 of that year, was part of Prince’s Diamonds and Pearls tour. The Diamonds and Pearls tour was the first to feature Prince’s backing band the New Power Generation, which first…

jeremy messersmith shares 'Little Blue World' for MPR's 50th

jeremy messersmith shares 'Little Blue World' for MPR's 50th

Jan 20, 2017

jeremy messersmith wrote a song to help Minnesota Public Radio celebrate its 50th anniversary. He brought in some of the best and brightest local artists to bring the song to life, and now we're thrilled to share it with you.

Coffee Break: 1967

Coffee Break: 1967

Anna Reed • Jan 20, 2017

On January 22, 1967, Minnesota Public Radio went on air. Though The Current is only turning 12 this year, MPR is turning 50 years old on Sunday, and we want to celebrate with you. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that debuted in 1967?

Friday Five: Hippo Campus, deM atlaS, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Hippo Campus, deM atlaS, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jan 20, 2017

Hippo Campus, “way it goes” Indie pop band Hippo Campus and friends escape to a Cumberland, Wisconsin cabin to decompress in the snow. Find “way it goes” on the band’s first LP, landmark, which will drop Feb. 24. deM atlaS, “In The Mud” Straight after co-starring in Sarah White’s “Sweet Song” video, deM atlaS debuted his own latest…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Paul Stanley

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Paul Stanley

Jan 20, 2017

Today in Music History: Paul Stanley was born, The Beatles' debut U.S. album, 'Meet The Beatles', was released, Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and The Supremes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Etta James died at age 73.

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?

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