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August 16, 2017

Finding themselves temporarily missing drummer Richard Colburn, Belle & Sebastian creatively pivot and perform an acoustic set in The Current's studio, playing a selection of songs from three different albums.

Belle & Sebastian perform an acoustic set in The Current studio

Belle & Sebastian perform an acoustic set in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Aug 16, 2017

Finding themselves temporarily missing drummer Richard Colburn, Belle & Sebastian creatively pivot and perform an acoustic set in The Current's studio, playing a selection of songs from three different albums.

How Belle & Sebastian forgot their drummer in North Dakota

How Belle & Sebastian forgot their drummer in North Dakota

Mary Lucia • Aug 15, 2017

Talking to The Current's Mary Lucia, Belle and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch explains how the band's drummer, Richard Colburn, got left behind in North Dakota as the band were making their way to a gig in St. Paul, Minn.

Music News: Third Eye Blind to semi-charm the undead at Zombie Pub Crawl

Music News: Third Eye Blind to semi-charm the undead at Zombie Pub Crawl

Jay Gabler • Aug 15, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the Zombie Pub Crawl music lineup, benefits for Manchester victims' families, and an Elvis exhibit.

Mary Lucia: interview with Trent Reznor

Mary Lucia: interview with Trent Reznor

Mary Lucia • Aug 15, 2017

'This is 12 of my favorite minutes I've ever had on the telephone,' Mary Lucia says about her recent interview with Nine Inch Nails frontman and film composer Trent Reznor. In their conversation, Lucia talks to Reznor about Johnny Cash's cover of Nine Inch Nails's 'Hurt,' Reznor's score for David Fincher's 'The Social Network,' and Reznor's thoughts on his friendship with David Bowie.

Coffee Break: Relaxing songs

Coffee Break: Relaxing songs

Anna Reed • Aug 15, 2017

It's National Relaxing Day and we want to ease you into your Tuesday with a set of songs that will make you feel calm and tranquil. What relaxing songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Today in Music History: Woodstock begins

Today in Music History: Woodstock begins

Aug 15, 2017

The Woodstock Music & Arts Festival took place; Paul Simon played for a huge crowd; Elvis Presley went to No. 1; and George Harrison wrote a book, Today in Music History.

Twin Cities all-stars plan theatrical tribute to David Bowie at the Ordway

Twin Cities all-stars plan theatrical tribute to David Bowie at the Ordway

Lillian Speakman • Aug 15, 2017

The Ordway and Collins Live are teaming up to present “We Can Be Heroes: The David Bowie Tribute Show” on Sept. 8. The concert features a star-studded line-up of local musicians, including Julius Collins, Ryan Smith (Soul Asylum), Michael Bland (New Power Generation) and more. The show has been designed as a multimedia tribute to…

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

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