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January 23, 2018

Today's top music news stories include an update on performance artist Michael Portnoy, Dave Grohl shutting his own stage crasher down, and Andy Rourke distancing himself from 'Classically Smiths' shows.

Music News: Here's what 'Soy Bomb' is up to 20 years later

Music News: Here's what 'Soy Bomb' is up to 20 years later

Jay Gabler • Jan 23, 2018

Today's top music news stories include an update on performance artist Michael Portnoy, Dave Grohl shutting his own stage crasher down, and Andy Rourke distancing himself from 'Classically Smiths' shows.

Find music on TV this week: Tune-Yards, First Aid Kit, Avett Brothers, Run the Jewels

Find music on TV this week: Tune-Yards, First Aid Kit, Avett Brothers, Run the Jewels

Luke Taylor • Jan 22, 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.

Listen to a brand-new Lucius song, 'Neighbors,' ahead of their next album

Listen to a brand-new Lucius song, 'Neighbors,' ahead of their next album

Luke Taylor • Jan 22, 2018

On the heels of their album release announcement, the Brooklyn-based band dropped a lead single, 'Neighbors.' Lucius's forthcoming album, 'Nudes,' will feature acoustic versions of old songs, new material, cover songs and features by collaborators such as Roger Waters and Wilco's Nels Cline.

DJ Pick of the Week: The Breeders, 'All Nerve'

DJ Pick of the Week: The Breeders, 'All Nerve'

Jade • Jan 22, 2018

The Breeders are back after 10 years with 'All Nerve', out on 4AD on March 3.

Coffee Break: Heartaches & Pain

Coffee Break: Heartaches & Pain

Anna Reed • Jan 22, 2018

Although the Vikings weren't what Charles Bradley meant when he sang "gotta stand tall / because life is full of sorrow / heartaches and pain", it feels appropriate for the way Minnesota football fans feel this morning. How are you doing, everyone? What sorrowful songs do you need to hear today?

Today in Music History: The Clash Rock the Casbah

Today in Music History: The Clash Rock the Casbah

Jan 22, 2018

The Clash Rock the Casbah; MTV hit the West Coast; Buddy Holly made his last recordings in his New York City apartment; The Beach Boys went into the studio to record "Wouldn't It Be Nice"; MTV started broadcasting to the West Coast; and "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" entered the Hot 100 Singles Chart for the second time, Today in Music History.

Giveaway: Enter for passes to Bonnaroo 2018

Giveaway: Enter for passes to Bonnaroo 2018

Jan 22, 2018

Here's your chance to win a pair passes to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2018 this June 7 to 10 in Manchester, Tenn.!

Music News: Dolores O'Riordan mourned by thousands at Ireland memorial

Music News: Dolores O'Riordan mourned by thousands at Ireland memorial

Jay Gabler • Jan 22, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a memorial service for Dolores O'Riordan, details about the death of Tom Petty, and the death of a onetime Kinks bassist.

The Current’s 13th Birthday Party night two: JD McPherson, Ron Gallo, Lady Lark, and Reina del Cid bring it home

The Current’s 13th Birthday Party night two: JD McPherson, Ron Gallo, Lady Lark, and Reina del Cid bring it home

Hanna Bubser • Jan 21, 2018

Following a decidedly spunky first night of The Current’s 13th Birthday Party on Friday, a First Avenue Mainroom crowd gathered on Saturday to keep the party going. With a lineup that included local acts Reina del Cid and Lady Lark, as well as Ron Gallo and headliner JD McPherson, it is safe to say that…

From the Turf to the Nomad to Icehouse: Reflecting on January residencies

From the Turf to the Nomad to Icehouse: Reflecting on January residencies

Cecilia Johnson • Jan 21, 2018

Here at The Current, we like to think ourselves resistant to trends. But one in particular has impressed me this winter: residencies, or weekly sets of concerts captained by one local artist at one local venue once a week. I actually got so excited about this month’s shows that I decided to see one from…

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