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March 27, 2018

In the Twin Cities for a couple of engagements -- including an in-store session at the Electric Fetus and a show at First Avenue -- Wolf Alice stopped by The Current studio for a stripped-down set hosted by Mary Lucia.

Wolf Alice perform a coffeehouse-style set in The Current studio

Wolf Alice perform a coffeehouse-style set in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Mar 27, 2018

In the Twin Cities for a couple of engagements -- including an in-store session at the Electric Fetus and a show at First Avenue -- Wolf Alice stopped by The Current studio for a stripped-down set hosted by Mary Lucia.

Music News: David Bowie statue unveiled, vandalized in England

Music News: David Bowie statue unveiled, vandalized in England

Jay Gabler • Mar 27, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the unveiling (and vandalizing) of a David Bowie statue in England, planned Prince tributes, and Country Music Hall of Fame inductees named.

Listen to Looch: March Music Madness debate

Listen to Looch: March Music Madness debate

Mary Lucia and Derrick Stevens • Mar 27, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia and Derrick Stevens enjoy a little March Music Madness debate ... and Mary fesses up to something in her bracket that might get her run out of town.

jeremy messersmith performs in The Current's studio

jeremy messersmith performs in The Current's studio

Andrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Mar 27, 2018

jeremy messersmith is hosting his Late Stage Capitalism release show at First Avenue on Friday, March 30. The week beforehand, he visited the Local Show to talk with Andrea Swensson and perform four songs from the album.

Coffee Break: #VoiceMadness snubs

Coffee Break: #VoiceMadness snubs

Anna Reed • Mar 27, 2018

Voting for March Music Madness starts at 10 am today, when we will also begin airing match ups every 30 minutes until 6 p.m. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear that should have been on the bracket?

Today in Music History: Remembering Sarah Vaughan on her birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Sarah Vaughan on her birthday

Mar 27, 2018

CBS Records announced the stereophonic record; The Supremes enjoyed their fourth No. 1 hit; U2 were told to pipe down; Will Smith got jiggy with it; and Sarah Vaughan was born, Today in Music History.

jeremy messersmith on inserting his life into songs: ‘I find it therapeutic to find where those limits are and try to push them’

jeremy messersmith on inserting his life into songs: ‘I find it therapeutic to find where those limits are and try to push them’

Andrea Swensson • Mar 27, 2018

After a year spent driving around to parks and and playing pop-up shows to promote his unapologetically joyful album of lo-fi solo material, 11 Obscenely Optimistic Songs For Ukulele, jeremy messersmith has finally unveiled his next studio recording, Late Stage Capitalism. Recording sessions for the album began roughly two years ago and were finished in the…

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?

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