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April 12, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a hoax Brian Eno Twitter account, Cheech & Chong remaking a stoner classic, and guitar makers grappling with rosewood restrictions.

Music News: No, that's not actually Brian Eno mocking Skrillex on Twitter

Music News: No, that's not actually Brian Eno mocking Skrillex on Twitter

Jay Gabler • Apr 12, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a hoax Brian Eno Twitter account, Cheech & Chong remaking a stoner classic, and guitar makers grappling with rosewood restrictions.

Mary Lucia: a conversation with legendary photographer Mick Rock

Mary Lucia: a conversation with legendary photographer Mick Rock

Mary Lucia • Apr 12, 2018

Mick Rock is a legendary photographer who has captured iconic images of artists like Syd Barrett, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Queen, the Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Blondie, Joan Jett and so many more. Mary Lucia recently had the chance to speak to Mick Rock about his longtime friendship with David Bowie and about his ongoing career as a pioneering rock photographer.

Durand Jones and the Indications bring their soulful sound to The Current studio

Durand Jones and the Indications bring their soulful sound to The Current studio

Jade • Apr 12, 2018

Although the singing career of Durand Jones began somewhat reluctantly, soul-music outfit Durand Jones and the Indications are now in it for the long haul. 'It's been a pretty fun ride so far,' Jones says, 'and we've got a lot more work to do.' Durand Jones and the Indications recently visited The Current for a session hosted by Jade.

Coffee Break: Essential Songs

Coffee Break: Essential Songs

Anna Reed • Apr 12, 2018

This is a big topic. And it's going to be a challenge to narrow it down for today's set of music. But -- have you submitted your Top 10 Essential Songs yet? You have until Monday to mull them over. If you have submitted them, share your lists in the comments. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what are your most essential songs?

Today in Music History: Remembering Josephine Baker

Today in Music History: Remembering Josephine Baker

Apr 12, 2018

Ringo Starr and Keith Moon took their turn on the big screen; David Bowie announced his second career retirement; The 5th Dimension started a run at No. 1; and Josephine Baker passed away, Today in Music History.

Ahead of their Minnesota Music Summit keynote addresses, Lori Barbero and Venus DeMars reflect on #MeToo

Ahead of their Minnesota Music Summit keynote addresses, Lori Barbero and Venus DeMars reflect on #MeToo

Andrea Swensson • Apr 12, 2018

This Friday and Saturday, the annual Minnesota Music Summit returns with a timely new theme: “Amplifying Our Voices,” a two-day series of events at St. Catherine University that seeks to elevate women and nonbinary artists in the music community. The headliner for this year’s summit is the revered Portland songwriter Laura Viers, who will deliver…

The Chart Show: Record Store Day participants prevail

The Chart Show: Record Store Day participants prevail

Mark Wheat • Apr 12, 2018

Courtney Barnett, Dessa, and Trampled by Turtles all nabbed spots on the chart this week and will be putting out exclusive releases for this year's Record Store Day.

Music News: Unfinished Prince memoir expected this year

Music News: Unfinished Prince memoir expected this year

Jay Gabler • Apr 11, 2018

Today's top music news stories include an update on Prince's unfinished memoir, Mariah Carey's discussion of bipolar disorder, and HD vinyl.

Is the Trampled By Turtles song 'Kelly's Bar' inspired by a real place? It sure is

Is the Trampled By Turtles song 'Kelly's Bar' inspired by a real place? It sure is

Luke Taylor • Apr 11, 2018

After the release of Trampled By Turtles' new single, 'Kelly's Bar,' the people at Kelly's Tap House in Red Wing, Minn., have been enjoying the results of being a Minnesota music landmark. 'People have been coming in saying that they wanted eat at the place that Trampled By Turtles were singing about,' says bartender Mitch Anderson, who remembers when Dave Simonett frequented the establishment.

Coffee Break: This monkey's gone to Heaven

Coffee Break: This monkey's gone to Heaven

Anna Reed • Apr 11, 2018

A mummified monkey was found during the demolition of a downtown Minneapolis Dayton's. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention monkeys?

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