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July 22, 2017

When we confirmed that the Revolution would be sharing a bill with Bon Iver at Rock the Garden, we were as hopeful as everyone that there would be some kind of crazy collaboration between Justin Vernon and Prince’s iconic band. As luck had it, that’s exactly what happened. During the Revolution’s set, Vernon jumped onstage…

Watch: Justin Vernon joins the Revolution for ‘Erotic City’ at Rock the Garden

Watch: Justin Vernon joins the Revolution for ‘Erotic City’ at Rock the Garden

Jay Gabler • Jul 22, 2017

When we confirmed that the Revolution would be sharing a bill with Bon Iver at Rock the Garden, we were as hopeful as everyone that there would be some kind of crazy collaboration between Justin Vernon and Prince’s iconic band. As luck had it, that’s exactly what happened. During the Revolution’s set, Vernon jumped onstage…

Manchita performs emotional new solo EP in The Current studio

Manchita performs emotional new solo EP in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson, Lillian Speakman and Tom Weber • Jul 21, 2017

Fresh off the release of her solo EP 'One,' Manchita visited The Current studio to perform the entire EP and talk with hosts Andrea Swensson and Tom Weber.

‘Fuimos como una familia’: Minnesotan and Cuban musicians forge poignant partnership at a time of transition

‘Fuimos como una familia’: Minnesotan and Cuban musicians forge poignant partnership at a time of transition

Simone Cazares • Jul 21, 2017

When Maria Isa and Muja Messiah of Villa Rosa got the chance to travel to Cuba last November to teach a series of workshops and work with some of the country’s innovative musicians, they never imagined they would witness a key moment in Cuban history, the death of longtime leader Fidel Castro. Villa Rosa arrived…

Coffee Break: Rock the Garden 2017

Coffee Break: Rock the Garden 2017

Anna Reed • Jul 21, 2017

We're so excited for tomorrow that we can hardly focus on anything else. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from 2017 Rock the Garden artists?

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Today in Music History: Guns N' Roses released 'Appetite for Destruction'

Jul 21, 2017

Jim Croce had a hit about a fictitious 'bad, bad' character; Guns N' Roses released their successful debut album; Oasis played their first U.S. show; and Carole King earned a Gold Record for 'Tapestry' and The Beatles came together to work on a new song, Today in Music History.

Seven things we learned from the ‘Purple Rain Deluxe’ liner notes

Seven things we learned from the ‘Purple Rain Deluxe’ liner notes

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 21, 2017

“The Revolution will be heard,” yells a chorus of voices in “Wonderful Ass,” one of the new songs on Purple Rain Deluxe: Expanded Edition. They were indeed; Revolution members guitarist Wendy Melvoin, keyboardist Lisa Coleman, bassist BrownMark, keyboardist Dr. Fink, and drummer Bobby Z backed up Prince during his most commercially successful period, from about 1983-86.…

Friday Five: Actual Wolf, Lori Barbero on the Longhorn, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Actual Wolf, Lori Barbero on the Longhorn, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 21, 2017

Actual Wolf, “Baby Please” First Baby Driver, now “Baby Please.” Like the Simon & Garfunkel song, this Actual Wolf single sounds like it could be from the turn of the ’70s, given its gorgeous vocal layers over unhurried electric guitars and tambourine. As the starring heisters prove in this Erik Nelson-directed “road story,” the song also makes…

Music News: Chester Bennington, Linkin Park singer, dies at 41

Music News: Chester Bennington, Linkin Park singer, dies at 41

Jay Gabler • Jul 20, 2017

Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, has died at age 41. Poignantly, the death occurred on what would have been the 53rd birthday of Bennington's friend Chris Cornell.

Prophets of Rage, NIN, Alabama Shakes, Rainer Maria: What's New on The Current

Prophets of Rage, NIN, Alabama Shakes, Rainer Maria: What's New on The Current

Jade • Jul 20, 2017

New music from: Prophets of Rage, Nine Inch Nails, Alabama Shakes, Emily Haines, Deer Tick, Rainer Maria and The Suburbs

Bobby Z talks about the Revolution's reunion, upcoming Rock the Garden and First Ave appearances

Bobby Z talks about the Revolution's reunion, upcoming Rock the Garden and First Ave appearances

Lillian Speakman • Jul 20, 2017

As the Revolution wrap up an emotional tour, Bobby Z sits down with Brian Oake and Jill Riley to talk about the legendary band's reunion - and their upcoming appearances at Rock the Garden and First Avenue.

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