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July 24, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Arcade Fire declaring a dress code for their record release show, Justin Bieber wiping out the rest of his tour, and Tegan and Sara announcing an album of other artists covering 'The Con.'

Music News: 'HIP & TRENDY' dress code for Arcade Fire record release show

Music News: 'HIP & TRENDY' dress code for Arcade Fire record release show

Jay Gabler • Jul 24, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Arcade Fire declaring a dress code for their record release show, Justin Bieber wiping out the rest of his tour, and Tegan and Sara announcing an album of other artists covering 'The Con.'

The Current's Guide to music on late-night TV: week of July 24

The Current's Guide to music on late-night TV: week of July 24

Luke Taylor • Jul 24, 2017

It's a comparatively light week for music on late-night TV, but some big artists from our playlist are featured, including Future Islands and Spoon. Check out this week's listings.

89 stunning images from Rock the Garden 2017

89 stunning images from Rock the Garden 2017

Jay Gabler • Jul 24, 2017

Rock the Garden 2017 was an epic day of music from Bon Iver, the Revolution, Benjamin Booker, Car Seat Headrest, Margaret Glaspy, Dead Man Winter, Bruise Violet, and Dwynell Roland. Photographers Evan Frost and Emmet Kowler captured all the day's sights and scenes.

#MicroShow: Beth Ditto rocks the Turf Club

#MicroShow: Beth Ditto rocks the Turf Club

Jul 24, 2017

Beth Ditto performed a special acoustic concert for the latest MicroShow from The Current. Hear the entire show, and watch a video for the break-out single 'Fire.'

DJ Pick of the Week: Alabama Shakes, 'Killer Diller Blues'

DJ Pick of the Week: Alabama Shakes, 'Killer Diller Blues'

Jade • Jul 24, 2017

The American Epic Sessions, a series of covers released in accompaniment with the PBS series 'American Epic', are a fascinating look back on America's musical history. Alabama Shakes bring new life to Jade's DJ pick of the week, 'Killer Diller'.

Review and photos: The Revolution play their lightest First Avenue show in years

Review and photos: The Revolution play their lightest First Avenue show in years

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 24, 2017

Just when I thought myself exhausted, the Revolution took the stage. It’s been a long weekend, what with Current/Walker Art Center fest Rock the Garden on Saturday and day-after coverage taking up my Sunday. I normally avoid writing about concerts two days in a row, trying to stay healthy and well-rested — but I’ve made…

Coffee Break: Listenable wedding dance songs

Coffee Break: Listenable wedding dance songs

Anna Reed • Jul 24, 2017

We've all been to weddings that play only the cheesy cliche wedding dance hits - your YMCAs, your Electric Slides, your Chicken Dances, your Cotton Eyed Joes. But as a Current listener, what songs would you curate to make the perfect wedding dance playlist?

Today in Music History: 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' the film opened

Today in Music History: 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' the film opened

Jul 24, 2017

'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' the film opened; The Stones had a spot of bother in Blackpool; Survivor topped the charts with 'Eye of the Tiger'; U2 and UB40 topped the album and singles charts, respectively, in 1993; and the Beatles met the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Today in Music History.

‘Twin Peaks’ episode 11 recap: There’s no backup for this

‘Twin Peaks’ episode 11 recap: There’s no backup for this

Jay Gabler • Jul 24, 2017

Episode 11 showcased a lot of the strengths of the new season of Twin Peaks, rewarding viewers who’ve been patiently waiting for the disparate threads of the series to come together. It leaves you wondering what David Lynch and Mark Frost might have done with the show’s original run if they’d been allowed to craft the…

Album of the Week: Lana Del Rey, 'Lust For Life'

Album of the Week: Lana Del Rey, 'Lust For Life'

David Safar • Jul 24, 2017

Despite her critics' relentless efforts to discredit her as a musician and songwriter, Del Rey proves again that she controls the medium and the message of her music and creative expression.

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