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April 05, 2018

One of the last musical projects Prince worked on hits the top of the chart this week.

The Chart Show: A Hint of Purple at the Top

The Chart Show: A Hint of Purple at the Top

Mark Wheat • Apr 5, 2018

One of the last musical projects Prince worked on hits the top of the chart this week.

Music News: Spotify is now worth about as much as General Mills

Music News: Spotify is now worth about as much as General Mills

Jay Gabler • Apr 4, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Spotify going public, Liza Minnelli auctioning many possessions, and a Wayne Kramer 'Kick Out the Jams' anniversary tour.

MLK50: The Songs of the Civil Rights Movement

MLK50: The Songs of the Civil Rights Movement

Apr 4, 2018

On the 50th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, we're remembering his life by playing music from (and inspired by) the civil-rights movement. Tune in to The Current from 12-4 p.m. for a special program hosted by production manager Derrick Stevens.

The Decemberists in concert at the Palace Theatre

The Decemberists in concert at the Palace Theatre

Apr 4, 2018

On Saturday, April 7, The Current streamed live video of The Decemberists in concert at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul.

Coffee Break: MLK50

Coffee Break: MLK50

Anna Reed • Apr 4, 2018

Today in 1968, 50 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated outside of his hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement and Nobel Peace Prize laureate that is looked at today as one of the most important figures in our nation's history. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for MLK?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Lemon Jail: On the Road with the Replacements'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Lemon Jail: On the Road with the Replacements'

Jay Gabler • Apr 4, 2018

Bill Sullivan was a Replacements roadie for years, and his new book 'Lemon Jail' has all the crazy stories you'd expect.

Vampire Weekend made their Minnesota debut ten years ago today

Vampire Weekend made their Minnesota debut ten years ago today

Jay Gabler • Apr 4, 2018

Ten years ago tonight, it was a Friday and I was leaning up against the house-left wall of the Triple Rock Social Club, the holder of a much-coveted spot at the first Minnesota performance by a young band out of New York City. I’d discovered the group in 2007, when their single “Oxford Comma” made…

Today in Music History: Remembering MLK through an all-star rock session

Today in Music History: Remembering MLK through an all-star rock session

Apr 4, 2018

The Beatles held the charts hostage; musicians honored Martin Luther King; Wayne's World went to No. 1 and therefore 'Bohemian Rhapsody' climbed the charts again; and a pack of stars did an all-night rock session in honor of MLK, Today in Music History.

Review and photos: Of Montreal dazzle full house at Cedar Cultural Center

Review and photos: Of Montreal dazzle full house at Cedar Cultural Center

Adrian Williams • Apr 4, 2018

In a performance that featured psychedelic animal costumes, colorful projections, and several wardrobe transitions by lead singer Kevin Barnes, Of Montreal brought unparalleled energy to the Cedar Cultural Center last night. Since the band’s beginning in 1996, Barnes, the only remaining original member of the band, has always strived to push the boundaries of both…

Listen to Looch: Derrick Stevens talks about 'MLK 50'

Listen to Looch: Derrick Stevens talks about 'MLK 50'

Mary Lucia • Apr 3, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia talks to Derrick Stevens, production manager at The Current and also the host and producer of "MLK 50: The Songs of the Civil Rights Movement," airing Wednesday, April 4, from 12 to 4 p.m.

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