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November 13, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the deaths of Chad Hanks and Fred Cole, a development in the Prince estate's legal dispute with Tidal, and new Breeders music.

Music News: Chad Hanks of Minneapolis metal band American Head Charge dies at 46

Music News: Chad Hanks of Minneapolis metal band American Head Charge dies at 46

Jay Gabler • Nov 13, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the deaths of Chad Hanks and Fred Cole, a development in the Prince estate's legal dispute with Tidal, and new Breeders music.

Listen to Brandi Carlile's powerful new song, 'The Joke'

Listen to Brandi Carlile's powerful new song, 'The Joke'

Ann Powers • Nov 13, 2017

The country-rock aria, from Brandi Carlile's forthcoming album, 'By The Way, I Forgive You,' is dedicated to the delicate boys and striving girls born into -- and, Carlile insists, destined to triumph over -- a divisive time.

The Current's guide to music on TV: week of Nov. 13, 2017

The Current's guide to music on TV: week of Nov. 13, 2017

Luke Taylor • Nov 13, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. This week's highlights include Amy Shark, Bishop Briggs, a tribute to Sharon Jones, locals Now, Now, and Chance the Rapper hosting 'Saturday Night Live.'

DJ Pick of the Week: Jackie Shane, 'Any Other Way'

DJ Pick of the Week: Jackie Shane, 'Any Other Way'

Jade • Nov 13, 2017

Jackie Shane sings with a voice that has seen the world, judged it, found it lacking, but will humor it this one last time.

Coffee Break: Whispering

Coffee Break: Whispering

Anna Reed • Nov 13, 2017

Today in 1976, Rod Stewart started an eight-week run at No. 1 with "Tonight's The Night" which features whispers from actress Britt Ekland. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature whispering?

Today in Music History: 'Yellow Submarine' film debuts in U.S.

Today in Music History: 'Yellow Submarine' film debuts in U.S.

Nov 13, 2017

Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones bought A.A. Milne's former home; Men At Work had the top album in the United States; Elton John performed for the first time in Mexico; and the Beatles' animated film 'Yellow Submarine' was released in the United States, Today in Music History.

New Twin Cities concert series, The Avant Garde, to amplify up-and-coming artists of color

New Twin Cities concert series, The Avant Garde, to amplify up-and-coming artists of color

Simone Cazares • Nov 13, 2017

The Avant Garde, a local promoter, has won a $10,000 Artist Initiative grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) to help put on a concert series that will focus on artists of color in the Twin Cities. Starting on Nov. 18, the concerts will each feature a different set of R&B and neo-soul artists whose…

Taylor Swift announces U.S. Bank Stadium show on Sept. 1, 2018

Taylor Swift announces U.S. Bank Stadium show on Sept. 1, 2018

Jay Gabler • Nov 13, 2017

What’s sure to be one of the biggest local concerts of 2018 has just been announced: Taylor Swift will play U.S. Bank Stadium on Sept. 1. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Dec. 13 — that would be Swift’s 28th birthday — but “verified fans” may be able to snag tickets earlier.…

Music News: Chuck Mosley, former Faith No More frontman, dies at 57

Music News: Chuck Mosley, former Faith No More frontman, dies at 57

Jay Gabler • Nov 13, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the death of Chuck Mosley; the reemergence of Eminem; and plans for Fleetwood Mac and Velvet Underground tributes.

Jessica Lea Mayfield sings to empower

Jessica Lea Mayfield sings to empower

Mac Wilson • Nov 11, 2017

Jessica Lea Mayfield's new album, 'Sorry Is Gone', seems to have arrived at just the right time. As news headlines are filled with more and more people coming forward with accounts of abuse and harassment, Mayfield's new album is an empowering body of work. 'I feel like the more people that speak up, the better, especially when you're speaking up for yourself,' Mayfield says. Listen to Jessica Lea Mayfield's complete in-studio session to hear songs from the album and the story behind it.

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