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June 12, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Moby selling his record collection, accusations of molestation involving a former member of the BoDeans, and the death of Jon Hiseman.

Music News: Moby selling every record he owns, for charity

Music News: Moby selling every record he owns, for charity

Jay Gabler • Jun 12, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Moby selling his record collection, accusations of molestation involving a former member of the BoDeans, and the death of Jon Hiseman.

Listen to Looch: the #mprraccoon

Listen to Looch: the #mprraccoon

Mary Lucia • Jun 12, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia reports on an intrepid raccoon that has scaled more than 20 floors on a building across the street from MPR.

Coffee Break: Sweet Child O' Mine

Coffee Break: Sweet Child O' Mine

Anna Reed • Jun 12, 2018

Thanks to Loran for writing in with today's theme idea. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear with "child" in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Remembering Brad Delp of Boston

Today in Music History: Remembering Brad Delp of Boston

Jun 12, 2018

The Stones released 'Satisfaction'; The Supremes achieved a milestone; Jerry Lee Lewis was shakin' his way up the charts; Price won a Webby; the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' entered the Billboard Top 50; and Brad Delp was born, Today in Music History.

Dessa shares her tour video and tips for traveling in China

Dessa shares her tour video and tips for traveling in China

Andrea Swensson • Jun 12, 2018

Sandwiched between the release of her new album, Chime, this spring and her first full-length book, My Own Devices, this fall, Dessa spent much of last month taking an eye-opening trip across China and Hong Kong with her bandmates Aby Wolf and Matthew Santos. Orchestrated by the Minneapolis-based nonprofit Arts Midwest, which provides tour funding and cultural exchange…

Dwynell Roland performs in The Current's studio

Dwynell Roland performs in The Current's studio

Andrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Jun 12, 2018

Dwynell Roland stopped by the Local Show to perform music from Young Roland.

Okkervil River perform in The Current studio

Okkervil River perform in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Jun 11, 2018

Macalester College alumnus Will Sheff is frontman of the band Okkervil River. Ahead of their show at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Sheff and company stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mary Lucia.

Music News: Eddie Vedder releases exclusive vinyl with Cubs tickets

Music News: Eddie Vedder releases exclusive vinyl with Cubs tickets

Jay Gabler • Jun 11, 2018

Today's top music news stories include an exclusive Eddie Vedder single for Cubs ticket-buyers, the death of Lorraine Gordon, and French protests against a Muslim rapper.

Music on TV this week: Benjamin Booker with Steve Cropper; Eels; Weezer; BTS; alt-J with Pusha T

Music on TV this week: Benjamin Booker with Steve Cropper; Eels; Weezer; BTS; alt-J with Pusha T

Luke Taylor • Jun 11, 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.

Photos: Henderson (‘That ain’t Lake Minnetonka’), Minnesota celebrates Prince

Photos: Henderson (‘That ain’t Lake Minnetonka’), Minnesota celebrates Prince

Mansoor Ahmad • Jun 11, 2018

When you think of Prince and Minnesota, the cities of Minneapolis and Chanhassen probably spring to mind, but the small town of Henderson (pop. 900) also occupies a crucial niche in purple lore. Henderson, an hour’s drive southwest of First Avenue, is the site where Prince and Apollonia filmed their iconic outdoor romp for Purple Rain.…

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