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August 07, 2017

Today's top music news stories include robots playing 'The Robots,' plans for a new Velvet Underground doc, and Journey feuding over the president.

Music news: Watch Lego robots cover Kraftwerk's 'The Robots'

Music news: Watch Lego robots cover Kraftwerk's 'The Robots'

Jay Gabler • Aug 7, 2017

Today's top music news stories include robots playing 'The Robots,' plans for a new Velvet Underground doc, and Journey feuding over the president.

Mark Wheat invites you to join the The Current's Fantasy Premier League

Mark Wheat invites you to join the The Current's Fantasy Premier League

Mark Wheat • Aug 7, 2017

The English Premier League season kicks off on Friday, Aug. 11, and Mark Wheat has created a league in Fantasy Premier League called 89.3 The Current -- and you're invited to play! Mark shares his team-selection tips, along with an important reminder: 'I have fun,' he writes, 'and that's the main thing!'

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Aug. 7, 2017

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Aug. 7, 2017

Luke Taylor • Aug 7, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on late-night TV, and this week's lineup includes BORNS, Benjamin Booker, Aimee Mann, The War on Drugs and more.

Mondo Cozmo revels in the power of music

Mondo Cozmo revels in the power of music

Mac Wilson • Aug 7, 2017

To hear Mondo Cozmo's story is to hear a tale of career rebirth. Mondo Cozmo -- aka Joshua Ostrander -- pulled himself from the brink of musical extinction with the help of catchy tunes, an eager label, and his trusty dog.

DJ Pick of the Week: J. Roddy Walston & The Business, 'The Wanting'

DJ Pick of the Week: J. Roddy Walston & The Business, 'The Wanting'

Jill Riley • Aug 7, 2017

A few weeks ago, Jill Riley was listening to J. Roddy and the Business's last album, 'Essential Tremors,' and wondering if they were going to put out another record. Shortly thereafter, Jill found out about the new song 'The Wanting.' It's Jill Riley's DJ Pick of the Week.

Connecting with music and community, pushing substances aside, at Hazelfest 2017

Connecting with music and community, pushing substances aside, at Hazelfest 2017

Sarah Eldred • Aug 7, 2017

This Saturday marked the fifth year people gathered on the grounds of Hazelden to celebrate sobriety and music. Even though I’ve attended Hazelfest four times, the significance and importance of having a safe space to hear live music felt more special this year. Perhaps it was because I have attended so many shows in 2017…

Listen to Margaret Glaspy kick off Rock the Garden 2017

Listen to Margaret Glaspy kick off Rock the Garden 2017

Aug 7, 2017

Margaret Glaspy was the first act to take the stage at Rock the Garden 2017, and we're thrilled to share highlights from the set.

Review and photos: Sylvan Esso throw a party at First Avenue

Review and photos: Sylvan Esso throw a party at First Avenue

Cecilia Johnson • Aug 7, 2017

Being at a Sylvan Esso concert feels like standing in a confetti shower. That’s not how I would’ve described their music before last night’s show at First Avenue. But standing as small strips of noise tumbled onto each other, watching one of the best light shows I’ve ever seen, I felt a silly glee that’s…

Coffee Break: Vocal duets

Coffee Break: Vocal duets

Anna Reed • Aug 7, 2017

For today's Vinyl Tap we played Otis Redding & Carla Thomas's "Knock on Wood" and for our Music History highlight we played Elton John and Kiki Dee's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", so we better keep this pattern going. For today's Coffee Break, what vocal duets do you want to hear?

New Paisley Park ‘Ultimate Experience’ tour to feature rare video, audio, archive access

New Paisley Park ‘Ultimate Experience’ tour to feature rare video, audio, archive access

Lillian Speakman • Aug 7, 2017

A new tour option will soon be available at Paisley Park, promising exclusive access to new spaces and exhibits within the museum. The tour has been dubbed the “Ultimate Experience” and offers visitors three hours of guided access throughout Prince’s longtime home and musical oasis. The new tour option strives to provide fans with a…

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