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April 10, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a study about live music and health; the death of a Staple Singer; and the Knopflers planning to skip Dire Straits' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Music News: Seeing two concerts a month can add nine years to your life, says study

Music News: Seeing two concerts a month can add nine years to your life, says study

Jay Gabler • Apr 10, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a study about live music and health; the death of a Staple Singer; and the Knopflers planning to skip Dire Straits' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Holidae debut “Royalty” video, announce forthcoming EP

Holidae debut “Royalty” video, announce forthcoming EP

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 10, 2018

Pop duo Holidae made a splash in 2016, winning the Star Tribune‘s Are You Local? contest and performing sets all over the Twin Cities. Then, they briefly dipped under the radar. Today, vocalist Ashley Gold and producer Garrett Neal are back with big news; not only have they dropped a new music video today, they’re also planning…

Today in Music History: Remembering Little Eva

Today in Music History: Remembering Little Eva

Apr 10, 2018

Marvin Gaye recorded a hit; Jim Morrison pulled out all the stops in Boston; Peter Frampton came alive in the album charts; Kate Bush was awarded a CBE; and Little Eva passed away, Today in Music History.

Music News: Fleetwood Mac fire Lindsey Buckingham

Music News: Fleetwood Mac fire Lindsey Buckingham

Jay Gabler • Apr 9, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Lindsey Buckingham parting ways with Fleetwood Mac; a 'Graceland' remix album; and Yoko Ono's rock being stolen.

Music on TV this week: The War on Drugs; Superorganism; First Aid Kit; John Prine; Jack White

Music on TV this week: The War on Drugs; Superorganism; First Aid Kit; John Prine; Jack White

Luke Taylor • Apr 9, 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.

'Just As True': Johnny Cash's poems set to music for new album

'Just As True': Johnny Cash's poems set to music for new album

Scott Detrow and Peter Breslow • Apr 9, 2018

Johnny Cash's son, John Carter Cash, helps to immortalize his father's poems with a new album called 'Johnny Cash: Forever Words.'

Coffee Break: Weather-related band names

Coffee Break: Weather-related band names

Anna Reed • Apr 9, 2018

Julie wrote in with a great suggestion for this morning's theme. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that have weather-related names?

Aar Manta makes successful return to plan Minnesota residency after visa frustrations

Aar Manta makes successful return to plan Minnesota residency after visa frustrations

Adrian Williams • Apr 9, 2018

Representatives from the Cedar Cultural Center were relieved to inform us that Aar Manta, the London-based Somali Muslim singer, has successfully returned to Minnesota on a year-long visa to begin planning a statewide residency through the rest of 2018 and into 2019. Back in October, a residency scheduled through the Cedar’s Midnimo program was canceled when Manta…

Today in Music History: Remembering Dave Prater

Today in Music History: Remembering Dave Prater

Apr 9, 2018

The Righteous Brothers topped the charts; Macca released a big hit; Abba got their first U.S. No. 1; David Bowie had a No. 1 hit in both the U.S. and U.K.; and Dave Prater passed away, Today in Music History.

Review and photos: Built to Spill stay the course at First Avenue

Review and photos: Built to Spill stay the course at First Avenue

Youa Vang • Apr 9, 2018

The soundtrack to endless winter comes in the form of Built to Spill. Averse to flashy, lead singer Doug Martsch, sandwiched between drummer Steve Gere and bassist Jason Albertini, let the music take center stage last night at First Avenue. If it wasn’t for his guitar in his hands, Martsch is so unassuming that he…

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