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October 03, 2017

A high-quality recording of the Replacements' 'For Sale: Live at Maxwell's 1986' has sat unreleased for years. This week, it comes out via Rhino Records on CD, vinyl, and streaming services; we're sharing the track "Hold My Life."

Here's 'Hold My Life' from the Replacements' 'For Sale: Live at Maxwell's 1986'

Here's 'Hold My Life' from the Replacements' 'For Sale: Live at Maxwell's 1986'

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 3, 2017

A high-quality recording of the Replacements' 'For Sale: Live at Maxwell's 1986' has sat unreleased for years. This week, it comes out via Rhino Records on CD, vinyl, and streaming services; we're sharing the track "Hold My Life."

Music News: Music world reels in shock and mourning

Music News: Music world reels in shock and mourning

Jay Gabler • Oct 3, 2017

The music world is struggling to cope with a tragic 24 hours that saw both a mass shooting at a country music festival and the news that beloved rock star Tom Petty is seemingly on his deathbed.

Tom Petty: Your favorite songs and memories

Tom Petty: Your favorite songs and memories

Oct 2, 2017

Singer-songwriter, bandleader and record producer Tom Petty suffered a cardiac arrest Sunday, and has been hospitalized. As we wish the best for Tom Petty, we're asking you to share your favorite Petty songs and memories.

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Oct. 2, 2017

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Oct. 2, 2017

Luke Taylor • Oct 2, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on late-night TV, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. Highlights this week include the Shins, Sam Smith and St. Vincent.

Tom Petty passes away at age 66

Tom Petty passes away at age 66

Andrea Swensson • Oct 2, 2017

Update, 6:30 a.m., October 3: Rock star Tom Petty has died, his manager Tony Dimitriades announced Monday. He was found in critical condition at his home in Malibu, Calif., Sunday night after suffering full cardiac arrest, as first reported by the website TMZ. Petty was taken to UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, where he died on…

DJ Pick of the Week: Kacy & Clayton, 'The Light of Day'

DJ Pick of the Week: Kacy & Clayton, 'The Light of Day'

Bill DeVille • Oct 2, 2017

Bill DeVille's DJ Pick of the Week comes from Saskatchewan's Kacy & Clayton, "The Light of Day" from their latest record 'The Siren's Song' out on New West Records.

Coffee Break: Architecture

Coffee Break: Architecture

Anna Reed • Oct 2, 2017

It's World Architecture Day - a day to show appreciation for the work architects do and to celebrate some of the great global architectural works. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear inspired by architecture?

Jason Aldean and other musicians share sorrow, condolences in wake of Las Vegas tragedy

Jason Aldean and other musicians share sorrow, condolences in wake of Las Vegas tragedy

Hanna Bubser • Oct 2, 2017

Tragically, a gathering of music fans has once again been targeted by an individual with violent intentions. After the horrific shooting last night at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Jason Aldean (who was performing at the time) and other musicians have shared reactions to the attack that left at least 58 people…

Theft of the Dial: Glass Animals, 2017 edition

Theft of the Dial: Glass Animals, 2017 edition

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Oct 2, 2017

Glass Animals recently played a sold-out show at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul. Before the show, Dave Bayley and Joe Seaward of Glass Animals took over the airwaves on a Theft of the Dial in which they employed the theme, 'Songs that have never been played on The Current--and never will again, probably.' The result is a playlist that is innovative, surprising and a lot of fun.

Today in Music History: Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska' enters the charts

Today in Music History: Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska' enters the charts

Oct 2, 2017

Fifteen Elvis fans were kind of wrong; the McCoys hung on to No. 1 with 'Sloopy'; Rod Stewart topped the singles and album charts; Bonnie Tyler had a No. 1 with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'; and Bruce Springsteen cracked the charts, Today in Music History.

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