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January 25, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a new study documenting widespread gender imbalance in the music industry; and lawsuits involving Russell Simmons and Questlove.

Music News: 91 percent of Grammy nominees are men, study finds

Music News: 91 percent of Grammy nominees are men, study finds

Jay Gabler • Jan 25, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a new study documenting widespread gender imbalance in the music industry; and lawsuits involving Russell Simmons and Questlove.

'American Folk' shares a message of hope through music

'American Folk' shares a message of hope through music

Luke Taylor • Jan 25, 2018

Set against the backdrop of a tragic day in American history, 'American Folk' extols the power of music to break down barriers. The film and its soundtrack release on Friday, Jan. 26.

Coffee Break: Signature songs

Coffee Break: Signature songs

Anna Reed • Jan 25, 2018

Today in 1975, a year and a half after its initial release, Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with "Free Bird", which became the band's anthem.

Friday Five: Dessa, Hippo Campus, iLLism, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Dessa, Hippo Campus, iLLism, and more new Minnesota music videos

Staff • Jan 25, 2018

Dessa – “Good Grief” The Beach Boys loaded up their woody with surfboards, but Dessa’s station wagon has a more fraught cargo in a new video for her single “Good Grief.” She and Zach Coulter (Solid Gold) take to the country; after fueling up at the Harris 61 Stop, they open up a farmhouse, have…

So you’re a music fan visiting Minnesota: Five venues to visit

So you’re a music fan visiting Minnesota: Five venues to visit

Jay Gabler • Jan 25, 2018

About 125,000 people are expected to come to Minnesota for Super Bowl LII — and many of them are music fans. If you’re in the Twin Cities and want to get a taste of our thriving live music scene, here are five venues to put on your shortlist. First Avenue and 7th St Entry 791…

Today in Music History: Joy Division make their debut

Today in Music History: Joy Division make their debut

Jan 25, 2018

Joy Division debuted in Manchester, Etta James was born, The Allman Brothers Band bassist Lamar Williams died of lung cancer at age 34, The Rolling Stones kicked off their "No Security Tour", and Paul McCartney recorded Unplugged for MTV Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Highest new entry Jack White wants you to leave your phone at home

The Chart Show: Highest new entry Jack White wants you to leave your phone at home

Mark Wheat • Jan 25, 2018

Detroit native Jack White was joined by fellow Michiganders Greta Van Fleet on the chart this week, and Dessa continues to hold the top spot for a third week!

Music News: Mark E. Smith of the Fall dies at 60

Music News: Mark E. Smith of the Fall dies at 60

Jay Gabler • Jan 25, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the death of Mark E. Smith; Elton John's last tour; and Neil Diamond fans rallying to fight Parkinson's.

Coffee Break: Teenage kicks

Coffee Break: Teenage kicks

Anna Reed • Jan 24, 2018

The Current officially turns 13 today -- making us a TEENAGER. Look out, mom and dad! We've got feelings. What songs do you want to hear for today's Coffee Break that mention teens?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin'

Jay Gabler • Jan 24, 2018

The Wu-Tang Clan have released one of the decade's most talked-about albums...despite the fact that virtually no one has heard it. Cyrus Bozorgmehr's book tells the inside story of 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.'

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