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May 09, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the passing of Lonnie Knight, the Grammys' move back to New York, and a planned Chuck Berry museum.

Music News: Minnesota singer-songwriter Lonnie Knight dies at 68

Music News: Minnesota singer-songwriter Lonnie Knight dies at 68

Jay Gabler • May 9, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the passing of Lonnie Knight, the Grammys' move back to New York, and a planned Chuck Berry museum.

DJ Pick of the Week: Lorde, 'Green Light'

DJ Pick of the Week: Lorde, 'Green Light'

Brian Oake • May 9, 2017

Lorde's next album, 'Melodrama,' won't be released until mid-June, but in the meantime, she's given us a lead single that Brian Oake calls an 'amazing slice of dance-floor magic.' Lorde's 'Green Light' is Brian's DJ Pick of the Week.

Mary Lucia: Thanks, KC

Mary Lucia: Thanks, KC

Mary Lucia • May 9, 2017

Last week, Mary Lucia welcomed her friend and mentor Kevin Cole to the airwaves. ' Kevin has been at the inception of all things cool in Minneapolis: a trusted record store taste maker, club DJ, and program director of one of the most innovative radio stations this town has seen,' Mary writes. Read more of Mary's thoughts about Kevin Cole, and listen to their full conversation.

Coffee Break: Teachers!

Coffee Break: Teachers!

Anna Reed • May 9, 2017

Today is National Teacher Day - a day to celebrate the hard-working teachers in our lives. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for teachers?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Mayte Garcia's 'The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Mayte Garcia's 'The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince'

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • May 9, 2017

Mayte Garcia talks with Jill Riley and Brian Oake about her new book 'The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince' before her reading and book signing evert at the University Club of St. Paul.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dave Gahan

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dave Gahan

May 9, 2017

Dave Gahan was born; The Beatles check out new artist Bob Dylan; Peter Gabriel released his first commercially successful album; Jimmy Page appeared on Saturday Night Live with P. Diddy; and Minnesota department stores refuse Prince, Today in Music History.

‘Chocolate Rain’ turns 10: Where is Tay Zonday now?

‘Chocolate Rain’ turns 10: Where is Tay Zonday now?

Hanna Bubser • May 9, 2017

One of the quintessential viral videos, entitled “Chocolate Rain,” has officially turned a decade old. For those in need of a refresher (or who are too young to remember), you can watch the original video below. “Chocolate Rain” was published to YouTube on April 22, 2007. The song was written, produced, and recorded by Tay Zonday.…

Suicide Commandos play last-ever in-store show at Treehouse Records

Suicide Commandos play last-ever in-store show at Treehouse Records

Ibad Jafri • May 9, 2017

As I walked into Treehouse Records on this past, balmy, Saturday afternoon, I immediately noticed that I was the youngest person in the building by a good margin. And it was awesome. A crowd was gathered to watch the Suicide Commandos play an acoustic set of new songs a day after the release of Time…

Learning to let go: With debut album 'Process,' Sampha reflects on past hardships

Learning to let go: With debut album 'Process,' Sampha reflects on past hardships

David Safar and Simone Cazares • May 8, 2017

Sampha's soulful voice and lyrics are full of emotion, and having lost both of his parents to cancer, much of Sampha's writing focuses on processing those hardships. That, along with his use of simple, repetitive melodies, make Sampha's debut album, 'Process,' a powerful one. Sampha recently visited The Current studio for a session hosted by David Safar.

Music News: Minneapolis City Hall bells ring again

Music News: Minneapolis City Hall bells ring again

Jay Gabler • May 8, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the Minneapolis City Hall clock tower bells getting back in action, Fyre Festival lawsuits piling up, and a first number one for Chance the Rapper.

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