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January 09, 2018

Today's top music news stories include an alcohol variance for Paisley Park, more details about the Radiohead/Lana Del Rey legal dispute, and the death of an important Japanese guitarist.

Music News: Paisley Park gets OK to sell alcohol during Super Bowl week

Music News: Paisley Park gets OK to sell alcohol during Super Bowl week

Jay Gabler • Jan 9, 2018

Today's top music news stories include an alcohol variance for Paisley Park, more details about the Radiohead/Lana Del Rey legal dispute, and the death of an important Japanese guitarist.

Mentors describe the positive influence of Chance the Rapper

Mentors describe the positive influence of Chance the Rapper

Luke Taylor • Jan 9, 2018

Jose Zayas of Chicago and Andre "Debonaire" McNeal of Minneapolis don't know one another, but the two men share a couple things in common: both of them mentor young people in the cities where they live, and they both have taken note of the positive influence of Chance the Rapper in their respective communities.

Coffee Break: Bonnaroo 2018

Coffee Break: Bonnaroo 2018

Anna Reed • Jan 9, 2018

The lineup to this summer's Bonnaroo music and arts festival has been announced and there's some great bands on the list including a few local connections. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from 2018 Bonnaroo artists?

The Viking Bar closes amid ownership dispute

The Viking Bar closes amid ownership dispute

Andrea Swensson • Jan 9, 2018

Less than two years after a major remodel and reopening, the historic Viking Bar in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood has closed and its building has been put up for sale. Built in 1905 and opened as the Viking in 1959, the bar became a hotspot for West Bank blues and folk musicians during the scene’s explosion…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Jimmy Page

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Jimmy Page

Jan 9, 2018

David Johansen of the New York Dolls is 68, Charlie Watts decided to join The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed got married, and Jimmy Page is 74.

Music News: Joan Baez says 2018 will be final year of touring

Music News: Joan Baez says 2018 will be final year of touring

Jay Gabler • Jan 8, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Joan Baez's impending retirement from the road, a split between the Weeknd and H&M, and a VIP novelty on Justin Timberlake's upcoming tour.

Find music on TV this week: Ty Segall, Anderson East, Elvis Costello, Sylvan Esso, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires

Find music on TV this week: Ty Segall, Anderson East, Elvis Costello, Sylvan Esso, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires

Luke Taylor • Jan 8, 2018

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses.

DJ Pick of the Week: Kid Koala feat. Emiliana Torrini, 'Collapser'

DJ Pick of the Week: Kid Koala feat. Emiliana Torrini, 'Collapser'

Mark Wheat • Jan 8, 2018

Emiliana Torrini had grown tired of requests for collaboration, but the creation story surrounding Kid Koala's 'Music To Draw To: Satellite' drew her in.

Britt Daniel and Alex Fischel of Spoon perform a discography-hopping #MicroShow set

Britt Daniel and Alex Fischel of Spoon perform a discography-hopping #MicroShow set

Jan 8, 2018

On Dec. 11, 2017, a select group of The Current's listeners were treated to a #MicroShow with Britt Daniel and Alex Fischel of Spoon, who performed at the Turf Club in St. Paul. The set list includes a number of songs from Spoon's latest album, 'Hot Thoughts,' as well as selections from 2014's 'They Want My Soul' and 2005's 'Gimme Fiction.'

What were the hottest albums at Twin Cities record stores in 2017?

What were the hottest albums at Twin Cities record stores in 2017?

Colleen Cowie • Jan 8, 2018

You’ve told us your favorite tracks of 2017 for The Current’s Top 89, but which albums did you pick up at your local record stores last year? Electric Fetus, Mill City Sound, Down in the Valley, and Flashlight Vinyl told us what albums were their best-sellers of 2017 — both in vinyl and CD. Electric Fetus…

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