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October 31, 2017

Today's top music news stories include GWAR storming Billboard's offices, JAY-Z receiving a Grammy Icon award, and Bjork naming her next album release date.

Music News: GWAR storm Billboard to demand number one album

Music News: GWAR storm Billboard to demand number one album

Jay Gabler • Oct 31, 2017

Today's top music news stories include GWAR storming Billboard's offices, JAY-Z receiving a Grammy Icon award, and Bjork naming her next album release date.

Get ready for Iceland Airwaves with Mark Wheat

Get ready for Iceland Airwaves with Mark Wheat

Oct 31, 2017

In preparation for this week's live broadcasts from Akureyri, Iceland, at the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival, Mark Wheat prepared for his adventure with the help of Iceland's Honorary Consuls General to Minnesota, Dr. Orn Arnar and Katrin Sigureardottir. Watch Mark's video, and see the complete Iceland Airwaves broadcast schedule.

Wolf Parade get the band back together

Wolf Parade get the band back together

Jade • Oct 31, 2017

It had been seven years since Wolf Parade's last album, but when they reunited in a studio in British Columbia, the pieces came together quickly. The resulting album is 'Cry Cry Cry,' and Wolf Parade stopped into the studio to play some songs from it and to talk to Jade about what it is that makes them proud to be Canadian.

Coffee Break: All things Halloweeny

Coffee Break: All things Halloweeny

Anna Reed • Oct 31, 2017

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that relate in any way to all things Halloween?

Today in Music History: Iggy and the Stooges debut at a Halloween party

Today in Music History: Iggy and the Stooges debut at a Halloween party

Oct 31, 2017

Billy Idol caused trouble on tour; The Supremes started a four-week run at No. 1, David Bowie read poems on stage; and Iggy and the Stooges played their first live show, Today in Music History.

Lindsey Buckingham talks about collaborating with longtime friend Christine McVie

Lindsey Buckingham talks about collaborating with longtime friend Christine McVie

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Oct 31, 2017

Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have collaborated on a new record, and they've been busy touring in support of it. On Monday, they performed at Northrop in Minneapolis. Ahead of the show, Brian Oake and Jill Riley got Lindsey Buckingham on the phone to talk about the new album and about collaborating with his longtime pals from Fleetwood Mac.

From the Gut: Husker Du fans share their stories

From the Gut: Husker Du fans share their stories

Oct 30, 2017

In the run-up to the release of the Do You Remember? podcast, we asked Husker Du fans to share some of their favorite stories about the band. The stories you submitted -- alternatively colorful, personal, funny, poignant, or all of the above -- illustrate the dedication of fans who found a favorite band for life. Check out the collection of Husker Du fan stories.

Music News: Bon Iver to mark 'For Emma' anniversary with concert, reissue

Music News: Bon Iver to mark 'For Emma' anniversary with concert, reissue

Jay Gabler • Oct 30, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Bon Iver celebrating the tenth anniversary of their debut album, Radiohead planning a songbook release, and calls for Nick Cave to cancel a planned Israel concert.

Gogol Bordello play it fast and loose in The Current's studio

Gogol Bordello play it fast and loose in The Current's studio

Mary Lucia and Simone Cazares • Oct 30, 2017

Gypsy punks Gogol Bordello just released their seventh album, 'Seekers and Finders,' and they're celebrating with a world tour. Before their show at First Avenue, they stopped by The Current to perform a few songs and chat with Looch.

The Current's guide to music on TV: week of Oct. 30, 2017

The Current's guide to music on TV: week of Oct. 30, 2017

Luke Taylor • Oct 30, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on late-night and other TV programs. Highlights this week include Weezer, Thundercat, Amy Shark, and Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile. See the week's complete listings.

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