March 29, 2018Ahead of their two nights of shows at The Palace Theatre, The Decemberists top the chart. Save This Story
The Chart Show: Decemberists Triumph Over Chart and Box OfficeMark Wheat • Mar 29, 2018Ahead of their two nights of shows at The Palace Theatre, The Decemberists top the chart.
Music News: Ryan Adams to cover 'Exile on Main St.' in its entiretyJay Gabler • Mar 28, 2018Today's top music news stories include Ryan Adams covering 'Exile on Main St.,' Prince's heirs requesting investigative files, and how Spotify is changing song names.
Guitar Collection: Harry of Superorganism, Fender Stratocaster American OriginalLuke Taylor • Mar 28, 2018Following the recent in-studio session with Superorganism, guitarist Harry (aka Christopher Young) took a few moments to talk about the instrument he plays and how it contributes to Superorganism's sound.
Coffee Break: Outlaw countryAnna Reed • Mar 28, 2018Hazel Smith, the country music writer who coined the term "outlaw music", passed away earlier this month at the age of 83. So for today's Coffee Break, what outlaw country - old and new - do you want to hear?
Lakewood Cemetery to host weekly live music seriesAdrian Williams • Mar 28, 2018Live music is coming to a resting place for the dead. The first show of a new Lakewood Cemetery series, featuring Anonymous Choir on April 8, is already sold out, and there are already two more shows on the series event calendar. Dedicated in 1910, the historic Byzantine-style Lakewood Memorial Chapel was modeled after the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul…
Rock and Roll Book Club: 'They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us'Jay Gabler • Mar 28, 2018Hanif Abdurraqib's book of essays explores music, culture, identity, and pain, demonstrating why he's being called one of the most essential young voices in American criticism.
Superorganism perform in The Current studioJill Riley and Brian Oake • Mar 28, 2018Comprising band members from England, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Superorganism are a musical collective now based in the East End of London. 'I was actually surprised that people find it surprising that we're an internet band,' says Superorganism lead vocalist Orono Noguchi. Superorganism recently visited The Current for a session hosted by Oake & Riley.
Today in Music History: Eddie Cochran recorded "Summertime Blues" Mar 28, 2018David Crosby blamed John Lennon; Ozzy invited chaos on the stage; Simon and Garfunkel have a hit with Art singing the lead; and Eddie Cochran recorded "Summertime Blues", Today in Music History.
Electric Fetus to celebrate 50 years with June 9 party at First AvenueAdrian Williams • Mar 28, 2018The Electric Fetus has announced plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a show in the First Avenue Mainroom on Saturday, June 9. New Jersey-based indie rockers Real Estate will be headlining. The stacked bill also features Habibi, a New York psych-rock band with Iranian-American roots, as well as locals the Flamin’ Ohs and the Last Import. First Ave’s…
Greening live music: How Minnesota venues, festivals, and artists are making shows more environmentally friendlyYoua Vang • Mar 28, 2018The sun has set, the band’s last lingering note has faded, and the fans are headed towards the exits. What’s left on the ground? Hopefully just the sweat and emotions from a long day of outdoor music. That’s the goal of an increasing number of artists, venues, and companies working to reduce the environmental footprint…
