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March 26, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Mike D commenting on who he'd like to see the Beastie Boys compared to; a gun-control controversy involving Killer Mike; and Chance the Rapper speaking out against racism in advertising.

Music News: Mike D: Please don't compare the Beastie Boys to 311

Music News: Mike D: Please don't compare the Beastie Boys to 311

Jay Gabler • Mar 26, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Mike D commenting on who he'd like to see the Beastie Boys compared to; a gun-control controversy involving Killer Mike; and Chance the Rapper speaking out against racism in advertising.

Music on TV this week: Bishop Briggs; The Breeders; the Voidz; Kacey Musgraves

Music on TV this week: Bishop Briggs; The Breeders; the Voidz; Kacey Musgraves

Luke Taylor • Mar 26, 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. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox.

Coffee Break: Screamers

Coffee Break: Screamers

Anna Reed • Mar 26, 2018

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith turns 70 today. In honor of his iconic high screams and raspy voice, what "screamers" do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Today in Music History: Happy 70th to Steven Tyler

Today in Music History: Happy 70th to Steven Tyler

Mar 26, 2018

The Stones get a bit of a shock; Mott the Hoople get a new lease of life; Hall and Oates have their first No. 1 hit; U2's the Edge donates a favorite guitar to charity; Pink Floyd hit No. 1 in the all-time album charts; and Steven Tyler was born, Today in Music History.

Music News: Paul McCartney remembers John Lennon at March For Our Lives

Music News: Paul McCartney remembers John Lennon at March For Our Lives

Jay Gabler • Mar 26, 2018

Stars from across the musical spectrum came out on Saturday to support the March For Our Lives, and one of the most poignant tributes came from a former Beatle.

Review: Lorde hits every mark in first Minnesota tour stop

Review: Lorde hits every mark in first Minnesota tour stop

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 25, 2018

Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center, Lorde was selling a lot of great merch. A black T-shirt bore her stage name, scrawled in slim-lined cursive; an Italian-style film poster advertised “Perfect Places” on the back. A bright pink tee announced “Writer In The Dark” in an Art Nouveau font. A white long-sleeved shirt, decorated…

Coffee Break: Uptown / Downtown

Coffee Break: Uptown / Downtown

Anna Reed • Mar 23, 2018

It's Friday! As you're putting together your weekend plans, we want to create a set of music based on your suggestions for songs that go Uptown, and songs that go Downtown. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Uptown or Downtown?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Damon Albarn

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Damon Albarn

Mar 23, 2018

Ruby and the Romantics' day arrived with a No. 1 hit on their first outing; John Lennon was ordered to leave the U.S.; Elvis began his final tour; John Fogerty's baseball homage became a No. 1 album; and Blur frontman Damon Albarn was born, Today in Music History.

Saturday Night Jazz keeps the music alive in Lowertown

Saturday Night Jazz keeps the music alive in Lowertown

Simone Cazares • Mar 23, 2018

It’s Saturday night and The Black Dog Café is full of people, most of them are crowded around small tables to the left of the wide-open room. On stage is the Pat Moriarty and Ellen Lease Quartet. Unlike a lot of other venues — where people tend to talk over the music — it’s clear…

Friday Five: Charlie Parr, Prof, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Charlie Parr, Prof, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 23, 2018

Charlie Parr, “Dog” Those who follow Charlie Parr know his album Dog echoes of depression, but also the bond between human and animals. Directed and edited by Dan Huiting, Parr’s story-driven video for the title track is set in Duluth, featuring cameos by several local dogs, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and Parr himself. Prof, “Criminal” Prof‘s…

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