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June 29, 2018

The day after rocking the 7th St Entry, Sunflower Bean visited The Current's studio to perform from 'Twentytwo in Blue' and talk with Mac Wilson.

Sunflower Bean perform in The Current's studio

Sunflower Bean perform in The Current's studio

Mac Wilson and Cecilia Johnson • Jun 29, 2018

The day after rocking the 7th St Entry, Sunflower Bean visited The Current's studio to perform from 'Twentytwo in Blue' and talk with Mac Wilson.

Secretly Minnesotan: meet drummer Ric Menck, longtime collaborator with Matthew Sweet

Secretly Minnesotan: meet drummer Ric Menck, longtime collaborator with Matthew Sweet

Luke Taylor • Jun 29, 2018

Drummer Ric Menck has worked with Matthew Sweet, as well as with bassist Paul Chastain, during a music career that spans decades. And within the past year, Menck relocated from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. 'I'm beginning to explore Minneapolis, and it's fascinating,' Menck says. 'The town is filled with so many amazing musicians, it's almost unbelievable to me.' Menck recently spoke to The Current about his life and his multifaceted career in music.

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Coffee Break: Sweat

Anna Reed • Jun 29, 2018

Excessive heat warnings have been issued for the Twin Cities metro area and much of southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today. Sounds sticky! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention sweat?

Today in Music History: Remembering Little Eva

Today in Music History: Remembering Little Eva

Jun 29, 2018

The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their final show together; Elton John crashed a concert in Oakland, Calif.; Bruce Springsteen kicked off a 15-month tour (and filmed a music video) in St. Paul, Minn.; and Little Eva was born, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Mayda, Lizzo, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Mayda, Lizzo, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jun 29, 2018

Mayda – “Justice” When trouble befalls a couple of kids, they turn to a taekwondo expert — played by Mayda — for empowerment. The video is cute, but the song is what’ll keep you coming back. Catch Mayda tonight at the Cedar Cultural Center or performing her show ReMayda’d 2.0 from July 12-15 at the Bryant-Lake Bowl. Lizzo…

Album of the Week: Florence and the Machine, 'High As Hope'

Album of the Week: Florence and the Machine, 'High As Hope'

Jade • Jun 29, 2018

Florence and the Machine return with their fourth studio album 'High As Hope,' an epic collection of swoon-worthy sing-a-longs.

Music News: No one on 'Jeopardy!' could get this question right

Music News: No one on 'Jeopardy!' could get this question right

Jay Gabler • Jun 28, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a 'Jeopardy!' question no one could get right, the death of Steve Soto, and custom products for famous musicians.

Emily Larson invokes Bob Dylan in defending Duluth after Rolling Stone article

Emily Larson invokes Bob Dylan in defending Duluth after Rolling Stone article

Simone Cazares • Jun 28, 2018

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson told Brian Oake and Jill Riley about her response to a Rolling Stone article critiquing her city.

Florence Welch is thankful for her messy teenage years: 'It formed me'

Florence Welch is thankful for her messy teenage years: 'It formed me'

Ari Shapiro and Christina Cala • Jun 28, 2018

Florence Welch goes back 15 years in Florence + The Machine's new album 'High as Hope' to detail her drunken teenage years and how she's changed with time and sobriety.

St. Paul and the Broken Bones dial it down for the dance floor

St. Paul and the Broken Bones dial it down for the dance floor

Stephen Thompson • Jun 28, 2018

The Alabama soul band tease a forthcoming album with a refreshing and surprisingly restrained slice of sly summer funk.

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