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August 14, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the digitizing of thousands of 78 RPM records, musicians pleading for peace in Korea, and a near-record-setting run by 'Despacito.'

Music News: 25,000 historic 78s now streaming online

Music News: 25,000 historic 78s now streaming online

Jay Gabler • Aug 14, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the digitizing of thousands of 78 RPM records, musicians pleading for peace in Korea, and a near-record-setting run by 'Despacito.'

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Aug. 14, 2017

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Aug. 14, 2017

Luke Taylor • Aug 14, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on late-night TV, and this week's lineup includes Portugal. The Man; Run the Jewels; Pokey LaFarge and others.

DJ Pick of the Week: King Leg, 'Great Outdoors'

DJ Pick of the Week: King Leg, 'Great Outdoors'

Bill DeVille • Aug 14, 2017

The artist who calls himself King Leg is originally from Nebraska but has moved to Los Angeles to pursue his musical dreams -- and they just might come true. Bill DeVille's DJ Pick of the Week is 'Great Outdoors,' the lead single from King Leg's forthcoming album

Coffee Break: Love and togetherness

Coffee Break: Love and togetherness

Anna Reed • Aug 14, 2017

This weekend a white supremacist rally in Virginia turned deadly when a car plowed into counter protesters, killing one and injuring 19. We find it hard to think about anything else today, so let's put a Coffee Break together with songs that feature love and togetherness. What songs do you want to hear?

Amy Shark visits The Current as her music career takes off

Amy Shark visits The Current as her music career takes off

Jill Riley • Aug 14, 2017

'It's still blowing my mind that I'm from a long way away, and my little song's being played in Minnesota,' says Australian singer-songwriter Amy Shark. 'It's amazing.' Amy Shark shared songs and stories when she visited The Current's studio for a session hosted by Jill Riley.

Pantone and Prince estate unveil an official purple: ‘Love Symbol #2’

Pantone and Prince estate unveil an official purple: ‘Love Symbol #2’

Lillian Speakman • Aug 14, 2017

Purple has long been associated with Prince and widely recognized as his signature color. Purple was a feature in many elements of Prince’s life — including in the title of one of his most popular songs, “Purple Rain,” and the color of the motorcycle he rode in the iconic Purple Rain film. It was the…

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Today in Music History: Remembering Jerry Wexler

Aug 14, 2017

Jerry Wexler passed away; The Beatles thought it best to say goodbye to Pete; Sonny & Cher had a hit with 'I Got You, Babe'; Michael Jackson secured the rights to the Beatles' back catalogue; Foo Fighters made their TV debut; and guitarist Slim Dunlap was born in Plainview, Minn., Today in Music History.

‘Twin Peaks’ update: David Bowie’s back (and so’s Audrey)

‘Twin Peaks’ update: David Bowie’s back (and so’s Audrey)

Jay Gabler • Aug 14, 2017

I’ve been away on vacation. Where? Well, let’s just call it “the Black Lodge.” (Okay, it was Madeline Island.) What did I miss on Twin Peaks? A lot. Three episodes have aired since my last recap. I won’t detail everything that’s happened, but here are some of the major developments as the season closes in on…

Album of the Week: Dan Wilson, 'Re-Covered'

Album of the Week: Dan Wilson, 'Re-Covered'

Sean McPherson • Aug 14, 2017

For any music fan it's exciting to see how the sausage gets made, and Dan Wilson has been making some of the most powerful and successful sausage for musicians across genres for the past 15 years.

Enter for a chance to see Erik Koskinen in concert this Friday

Enter for a chance to see Erik Koskinen in concert this Friday

Aug 14, 2017

Radio Heartland is giving away two pairs of tickets to see Erik Koskinen and Kari Arnett at the Hook and Ladder Theater in Minneapolis on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.

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