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April 07, 2018

It’s been a couple years since the Decemberists have graced Minnesota with their wit, humor, and beautifully written songs. But this weekend, the band’s fans are filling the Palace Theatre excited to hear live renditions from the new album I’ll Be Your Girl as well as to bask in the familiar tales and Jenny Conlee…

Review and photos: The Decemberists and Gaelynn Lea fill the Palace Theatre with warmth and wit

Review and photos: The Decemberists and Gaelynn Lea fill the Palace Theatre with warmth and wit

Sarah Eldred • Apr 7, 2018

It’s been a couple years since the Decemberists have graced Minnesota with their wit, humor, and beautifully written songs. But this weekend, the band’s fans are filling the Palace Theatre excited to hear live renditions from the new album I’ll Be Your Girl as well as to bask in the familiar tales and Jenny Conlee…

Review and photos: Dessa brings a new energy to First Avenue

Review and photos: Dessa brings a new energy to First Avenue

Jeyca Maldonado-Medina • Apr 7, 2018

I’ve been a fan of Dessa’s since I saw her at Rock the Garden in 2014. When I saw her perform for the first time I was blown away by her presence on stage and how dynamic she was. Fast-forward to 2018 and Dessa continues to evolve as an artist and bring fans of all…

Margaret Glaspy performs in The Current studio

Margaret Glaspy performs in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Apr 6, 2018

'Born Yesterday,' the new EP from Margaret Glaspy, was largely written while Glaspy was on tour. 'That's why it's only three songs!' Glaspy laughs. In town for a show at First Avenue, Glaspy, along with guitarist Julian Lage, stopped in The Current studio for a session hosted by Mary Lucia.

Caroline Cotter performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Caroline Cotter performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Apr 6, 2018

Caroline Cotter's new release, 'Home on the River,' hit shelves in February, and Cotter slowed down her tour long enough to stop in the Radio Heartland studio, along with singer-songwriter Michael Howard, to play a few songs from the new record.

Coffee Break: Purple Current

Coffee Break: Purple Current

Anna Reed • Apr 6, 2018

We are so excited to celebrate the launch of Purple Current today - the newest stream exploring the musical legacy of Prince and beyond. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that live in the musical world of Prince?

Today in Music History: Remembering Tammy Wynette

Today in Music History: Remembering Tammy Wynette

Apr 6, 2018

Elvis signed a contract with a film studio; the Beatles got started on 'Revolver'; Simon and Garfunkel had a No. 1 album; ABBA became European stars overnight; and Tammy Wynette passed away, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Roma di Luna, Now, Now, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Roma di Luna, Now, Now, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 6, 2018

Roma di Luna – “Crying” Recently reunited band Roma di Luna cover Roy Orbison’s “Crying” from their new album, We Were Made to Forgive — which drops today! James Everest directed and edited the black-and-white video. If you’ll be in Minneapolis on May 4, you may want to scoop up tickets to their Cedar Cultural Center release show. Now,…

Album of the Week: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, 'Tearing at the Seams'

Album of the Week: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, 'Tearing at the Seams'

Bill DeVille • Apr 6, 2018

Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats have returned with the long awaited, much anticipated second album, 'Tearing at the Seams'. After three years of heavy touring, Rateliff and company are now a road tested unit, you can hear it in their sound.

Music News: 'High Fidelity' could become TV series with female lead

Music News: 'High Fidelity' could become TV series with female lead

Jay Gabler • Apr 5, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a 'High Fidelity' TV series in development, Stevie Wonder sharing MLK's dream, and Justin Timberlake reuniting with the Super Bowl selfie kid.

Enter for a chance to win tickets to 'Metric: Dreams So Real' concert documentary

Enter for a chance to win tickets to 'Metric: Dreams So Real' concert documentary

Jay Gabler • Apr 5, 2018

'Metric: Dreams So Real' is a new concert documentary screening this Saturday, April 7 at St. Anthony Main. Enter for a chance to win tickets to the screening for yourself and a guest.

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