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September 22, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Foo Fighters singing Carpool Karaoke, Father John Misty planning a live album, and Elton John's response (or lack thereof) to President Trump's 'Rocket Man' taunts.

Music News: Foo Fighters sing Carpool Karaoke

Music News: Foo Fighters sing Carpool Karaoke

Jay Gabler • Sep 22, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Foo Fighters singing Carpool Karaoke, Father John Misty planning a live album, and Elton John's response (or lack thereof) to President Trump's 'Rocket Man' taunts.

Hear two songs from Angel Olsen's new rarities collection

Hear two songs from Angel Olsen's new rarities collection

Stephen Thompson • Sep 21, 2017

Hear 'Special' and 'Fly on Your Wall' from 'Phases,' a new collection of B-sides, demos and previously unreleased songs by Angel Olsen. The album is due out Nov. 10.

Corbin slouches towards the north woods with 'Hunker Down'

Corbin slouches towards the north woods with 'Hunker Down'

Andrew Flanagan • Sep 21, 2017

With 'Hunker Down,' the forest is not only present, but central.

Nezi Momodu, the Queen of Snatching Edges

Nezi Momodu, the Queen of Snatching Edges

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Sep 21, 2017

Dallas-based hip-hop artist Nezi Momodu just released 'Seasons,' her first album. 'She's witty with her lyricism, strong with her delivery, and quick to thunder home a punchline, electrifying the crowd in the process,' writes Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis. Get to know more about Nezi Momodu, an artist on the rise.

Paisley Park announces new exhibits, first anniversary celebration

Paisley Park announces new exhibits, first anniversary celebration

Jay Gabler • Sep 21, 2017

Paisley Park has announced plans to celebrate the first anniversary of opening its doors as a museum, which happened a year ago on Oct. 6. As of that date, “visitors will see all new artifacts and installations representing iconic periods in Prince’s career, including new pieces from the Under the Cherry Moon, Diamonds and Pearls,…

Coffee Break: Rosh Hashanah

Coffee Break: Rosh Hashanah

Anna Reed • Sep 21, 2017

Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - began on sunset last night and continues through nightfall tomorrow night. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Jewish musicians do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: 'Harper Valley PTA' hits No. 1

Today in Music History: 'Harper Valley PTA' hits No. 1

Sep 21, 2017

Bobby Vinton's 'Blue Velvet' topped the singles chart; Jeannie C. Riley had a hit with the country song 'Harper Valley PTA'; Barry White scored his one and only No. 1 single; Dire Straits had a video-powered hit song; and David Hood was born, Today in Music History.

Watch: Scores of drummers play Ringo for charity on Harriet Island

Watch: Scores of drummers play Ringo for charity on Harriet Island

Hanna Bubser • Sep 21, 2017

A clear blue sky arced over Harriet Island in St. Paul yesterday as local musician Mick Sterling’s vision of a “once in a lifetime” drumming session, Let There Be Drums, came to fruition. Back in May, Sterling talked to The Current about this endeavor. The goal? To have 1,000 drummers play Aretha Franklin’s “Rock Steady”…

With New Power Soul, Prince’s brother is bringing Paisley Park’s studios back to life

With New Power Soul, Prince’s brother is bringing Paisley Park’s studios back to life

Andrea Swensson • Sep 21, 2017

After sunset on a Tuesday evening, purple lights shine on the white tiles that line Paisley Park and there are only a few cars left in the rear parking lot. The building’s public tours have shut down for the day, and the merch booths and cash registers are shrouded in purple fabric, all the lights…

The Chart Show: Queens of the Stone Age rule the chart

The Chart Show: Queens of the Stone Age rule the chart

Mark Wheat • Sep 21, 2017

Queens of the Stone Age debut 'Feet Don't Fail Me Now' at the top of the chart!

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