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June 26, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a Kinks reunion, nominee expansions for the Grammys, and a new chief content officer for Spotify.

Music News: Ray Davies says the Kinks are reuniting

Music News: Ray Davies says the Kinks are reuniting

Jay Gabler • Jun 26, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a Kinks reunion, nominee expansions for the Grammys, and a new chief content officer for Spotify.

Listen to Looch: Legends who still thrill

Listen to Looch: Legends who still thrill

Mary Lucia • Jun 26, 2018

The internet is still abuzz following James Corden's Carpool Karaoke with Paul McCartney. 'Is there anyone else you think could jump into James Corden's car and have that kind of impact?' asks Mary Lucia.

Irma Thomas to receive the Americana Music Association's 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance

Irma Thomas to receive the Americana Music Association's 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance

Luke Taylor • Jun 26, 2018

The Grammy Award-winning 'Soul Queen of New Orleans' will be recognized for her work at the Americana Honors and Awards on Sept. 12, 2018, at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Fourth of July 2018: Where to see fireworks in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

Fourth of July 2018: Where to see fireworks in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

Staff • Jun 26, 2018

If you personally light it and then it flies or explodes, it’s illegal in Minnesota. You could face fines and confiscation of illegal fireworks. So we made a list of places you can see real fireworks displays this Fourth of July, with event descriptions adapted from those provided by organizers. Click on each city name…

Coffee Break: Power pop

Coffee Break: Power pop

Anna Reed • Jun 26, 2018

The Posies are in town tonight to play the Turf Club, Sloan played this past weekend, and Matthew Sweet is playing this Friday. That's a whole lot of power pop - an aggressive form of pop rock that is based on catchy, melodic hooks and energetic moods. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what power pop songs do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Happy birthday, Mick Jones

Today in Music History: Happy birthday, Mick Jones

Jun 26, 2018

The U.S. version of 'A Hard Day's Night' was released; the Byrds hit No. 1 with a Bob Dylan cover; Elvis Presley played his final stage show; and Mick Jones of the Clash, Big Audio Dynamite and Carbon/Silicon turns 63, Today in Music History.

Music News: Kanye West gives long interview explaining everything...and nothing

Music News: Kanye West gives long interview explaining everything...and nothing

Jay Gabler • Jun 26, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a long Kanye West interview with the New York Times; a Childish Gambino authorship dispute; and James Iha weighs in on the Billy Corgan-D'arcy Wretzky feud.

Kim Gordon, Dev Hynes, and Mike Lewis featured in 2018 Liquid Music Series

Kim Gordon, Dev Hynes, and Mike Lewis featured in 2018 Liquid Music Series

Colleen Cowie • Jun 26, 2018

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, in partnership with the Walker Art Center, has announced the 2018-19 season of Liquid Music, with names on the roster including Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes; Kim Gordon; and Mike Lewis (Andrew Bird, Bon Iver, Happy Apple). This marks Liquid Music’s seventh season. The music series has become a staple in…

Brooklyn's Bodega tear it up in The Current studio

Brooklyn's Bodega tear it up in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Jun 25, 2018

'Every time we play on stage feels like the first time,' says Bodega vocalist Nikki Belfiglio. 'That sounds really corny, but there's so much energy and so much conviction behind what we do.' Bodega bring that same energy and conviction into The Current's studio, where they played a rocking session.

Music on TV this week: Florence + the Machine (twice!) and lots of encores

Music on TV this week: Florence + the Machine (twice!) and lots of encores

Luke Taylor • Jun 25, 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.

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