June 01, 2017Portugal. The Man have staying power, but a recent allegation says the song Feel it Still resembles a classic Motown track. Save This Story
Portugal. The Man top the chart again, land in hot waterMark Wheat • Jun 1, 2017Portugal. The Man have staying power, but a recent allegation says the song Feel it Still resembles a classic Motown track.
Music News: Here's Gillian Anderson as David BowieJay Gabler • May 31, 2017Today's top music news stories include Gillian Anderson's appearance as David Bowie in 'American Gods,' Roger Waters sharing his candid views on the recent Bob Dylan albums, and plans for Gregg Allman's funeral.
H2: An End of an Era (Part 1 of 3)Kevin Beacham • May 31, 2017The Current's specialty hip-hop program, H2, will air its final program on Wednesday, June 21. H2 Co-Host Kevin Beacham shares the first of three posts, looking back on his life in music and in radio, as the program counts down to its sunset. We're also asking for your ideas about future hip-hop programming.
Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1970Daniel Nass • May 31, 2017On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from the year 1970. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.
Watch new video of Peter Mulvey performing 'Are You Listening?'Luke Taylor • May 31, 2017Celebrating 25 years as a touring musician and more than a million miles traveled doing so, singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey has released a video of a performance of the title track from his 2017, Ani DiFranco-produced album, 'Are You Listening?' The video was recorded at a coffeehouse in Mulvey's hometown of Fort Atkinson, Wis.
1,000 Ringos on Harriet Island? Mick Sterling aims to break world record with gargantuan Beatles coverHanna Bubser • May 31, 2017What do Minnesota musician Mick Sterling and a drum medley from the Beatles’ Abbey Road album have in common? Together, they may just break a world record. Sterling, known for his soul R&B group Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers, wants 1,000 drummers to join him on Harriet Island on Sept. 20 for his event “Let…
Coffee Break: Misspelled band namesAnna Reed • May 31, 2017Late last night, President Trump tweeted "Despite the constant negative press covfefe," and then the tweet abruptly ended. We don't know what "covfefe" is so for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear sung by band names with odd spellings?
Rock and Roll Book Club: Jimmy Steinfeldt's 'Rock 'N' Roll Lens'Jay Gabler • May 31, 2017Photographer Jimmy Steinfeldt, a Hopkins native, has released two books of his music photography - much of it shot in Minnesota.
Julius Collins talks about upcoming Prince tributes with NPG members at the Fine LineErianna Jiles • May 31, 2017Members of the New Power Generation have announced a trio of Prince tribute concerts. They’ll fill the Fine Line Music Cafe with Prince hits and fellowship on June 8, 9, and 10. Vocalist Julius Collins — who joined the band Michael Bland assembled for last month’s Memorial Street Party — will be part of the Fine Line shows,…
Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, D.M.C. May 31, 2017Filming began on The Monkees first TV series; The BBC announced a ban on the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen"; The Theme From M*A*S*H* (Suicide Is Painless) was at No. 1; The Who performed the loudest concert in history; and D.M.C. was born, Today in Music History.